Qualcomm Circuit - Naval Base Coronado
NASCAR RaceWeather Forecast
Qualcomm Circuit - Naval Base Coronado
Forecast Discussion
A persistent area of high pressure over the eastern Pacific and southwestern United States will promote stable weather conditions across southern California through the NASCAR weekend. This pattern will suppress cloud development and precipitation while maintaining seasonable temperatures. Onshore flow from the Pacific Ocean may bring occasional marine influences during the morning hours, but abundant sunshine and light winds are expected to dominate. Overall, the large-scale pattern favors a dry, comfortable, and race-friendly weekend at San Diego.
Qualcomm Circuit - Naval Base Coronado
Weekend Schedule
Friday, June 19
9:00 AM – 9:40 AM: Craftsman Truck Series Practice 1
10:00 AM – 10:40 AM: Craftsman Truck Series Practice 2
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM: O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Practice
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM: Cup Series Practice
4:00 PM: Craftsman Truck Series Race (50 Laps / 170 Miles)
Saturday, June 20
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Qualifying
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Cup Series QualifyinG
2:00 PM: O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race (60 Laps / 204 Miles)
Sunday, June 21
1:00 PM: NASCAR Cup Series Race (75 Laps / 255 Miles)
All Times are PDT
More about Qualcomm Circuit - Naval Base Coronado
Located on the grounds of Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, California, Qualcomm Circuit is one of the most distinctive additions to the NASCAR schedule in recent years. Debuting in 2026, the temporary 3.4-mile, 16-turn street course combines active military infrastructure, waterfront scenery, and a challenging mix of technical corners and high-speed sections. The layout winds through Naval Air Station North Island, passing aircraft carriers, runways, hangars, and San Diego Bay, creating a setting unlike any other venue in North American motorsports.
The circuit was developed as part of NASCAR’s San Diego return and the United States Navy’s 250th anniversary celebration. Drivers face a demanding course featuring tight braking zones, sweeping corners, elevation changes, and several signature sections, including Carrier Corner, the Coronado Chicane, and Runway Road. The combination of varying pavement surfaces, changing grip levels, and limited runoff areas places a premium on precision and adaptability. Qualcomm Circuit hosts NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Craftsman Truck Series competition, quickly establishing itself as one of the sport’s most unique and visually spectacular road-course venues.
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