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Shane van Gisbergen earns pole position for NASCAR race in San Diego

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:42 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Shane van Gisbergen earns pole position for NASCAR race in San Diego
Summary

Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position for NASCAR’s inaugural Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado, posting a qualifying time of 134.788 seconds. He edged out Carson Hocevar by 0.156 seconds, with Ryan Blaney completing the top three. The session saw notable setbacks for current points leader Tyler Reddick, who qualified 17th, and second-ranked Denny Hamlin, who will start from 26th. The race marks a significant event as it is the first Cup Series race in San Diego in decades, taking place this Sunday.

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By the Numbers
  • •Van Gisbergen claims pole for the Anduril 250
  • •Carson Hocevar joins him on the front row
  • •Tyler Reddick starts 17th, Denny Hamlin 26th
  • •Kevin Magnussen makes his Cup Series debut from 21st
  • •Race is set for Sunday at Naval Base Coronado
Latest Updates
  • 7:45 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup San Diego starting lineup: Shane van Gisbergen rockets to pole - Motorsport.com
  • 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying Results: Where Every Driver Will Start in San Diego
What they're saying
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Shane van Gisbergen captured the pole for NASCAR's first Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado. Here's the complete San Diego starting lineup.

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SVG will share the front row with Carson Hocevar, while championship leader Tyler Reddick starts deep in the field

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