Tens of thousands of racing fans are arriving at Naval Base Coronado for the inaugural Anduril 250, scheduled from June 19-21.
Regional officials have issued severe traffic warnings for the San Diego area.
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Approximately 50,000 spectators are projected to flood the 13.5-square-mile peninsula daily during the three-day NASCAR San Diego race weekend.
The event is held on the Qualcomm Circuit.
Municipal authorities and race organizers expect severe delays extending well beyond the military installation. The nearly sold-out event overlaps with the peak summer tourist season.
Due to strict military security infrastructure at Naval Base Coronado, all attendees must present a valid event ticket alongside a government-issued photo identification to gain access.
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Local musician Gary Taylor, scheduled to perform on Orange Avenue during the event, expressed anticipation regarding the heavy congestion.
"It's gonna be crazy. But I'm looking forward to it," Taylor said.
On the competitive side, Shane van Gisbergen enters the San Diego street course as the oddsmaker favorite.
He has five road and street course victories during the 2025 season.
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Denny Hamlin enters the weekend following three consecutive victories and three straight pole positions. Driver Ty Gibbs holds fifth place in the championship standings.
