Shane van Gisbergen secures pole at Coronado for NASCAR Cup Series
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:47 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen has claimed the pole position for the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series event at Naval Base Coronado. This event marks a significant milestone as it is the first race held at the venue. Van Gisbergen's performance continues to highlight his dominance in road and street course racing within the series. The race is scheduled to take place later, intensifying the competition among drivers chasing his lead.
- •Shane van Gisbergen wins pole for Coronado race.
- •Inaugural NASCAR Cup Series event at Naval Base Coronado.
- •Van Gisbergen is a leading figure in road course racing.
- •The race will feature heightened competition among drivers.
- •Event scheduled to occur later today.
- 10:06 PMESPN — van Gisbergen on pole for NASCAR Coronado race
- 7:47 PMRacer — Cup Series road course king van Gisbergen reigns again with Coronado pole
"Shane van Gisbergen qualified first Saturday for NASCAR's inaugural race on Naval Base Coronado on Sunday, easily outpacing Carson Hocevar, who will join him on the front row.
"Shane van Gisbergen remains the rabbit the NASCAR Cup Series field is chasing on road and street courses, winning the pole for the inaugural event at Naval Base Coronado.
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External links- ESPNJun 20, 2026, 10:06 PMvan Gisbergen on pole for NASCAR Coronado race
Shane van Gisbergen qualified first Saturday for NASCAR's inaugural race on Naval Base Coronado on Sunday, easily outpacing Carson Hocevar, who will join him on the front row.
- RacerJun 20, 2026, 7:47 PMCup Series road course king van Gisbergen reigns again with Coronado pole
Shane van Gisbergen remains the rabbit the NASCAR Cup Series field is chasing on road and street courses, winning the pole for the inaugural event at Naval Base Coronado.
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