Today, NASCAR announced Anduril, a renowned defense products company, as the presenting sponsor of the NASCAR San Diego Weekend and NASCAR Cup Series street race entitlement partner of the new event at Naval Base Coronado on June 19-21, 2026. The headline event of NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril will be the Anduril 250 Race the Base Cup Series street race that honors the 250th\u00a0anniversary of the United States Navy. As part of the multi-year agreement, Anduril has also been named the Official Defense Partner of NASCAR.<\/p>\n
\u201cNASCAR has long been woven into the fabric of Americana \u2014 it\u2019s a sport that connects with fans across generations and reflects the energy and determination that define us,\u201d said Craig Stimmel, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at NASCAR. \u201cAnduril is an American company that\u2019s pushing boundaries in defense technology, and they bring that same drive and forward-thinking mindset. We\u2019re excited to welcome them as the title partner of NASCAR San Diego Weekend and as NASCAR\u2019s Official Defense Partner. It\u2019s a great match \u2014 two high-performance teams coming together with a shared vision for the future, both on and off the track.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Anduril 250, second-ever Cup Series street course, will take place on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril will be the first NASCAR event on an active military base. The Anduril 250 will be preceded by high-energy races for the Xfinity Series and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races on Friday, June 19, 2026 and Saturday, June 20, 2026. The official NASCAR San Diego street course layout will be unveiled in the near future.<\/p>\n
\u201cNASCAR is one of America\u2019s most iconic platforms with a huge fan base among U.S. service members, veterans and their families, said Jeff Miller, Vice President of Marketing at Anduril. \u201cPartnering with NASCAR for the Race on the Base is a natural fit reflecting our shared values of technical innovation, speed, and support of our military. We\u2019re proud to be part of an event that celebrates the Navy\u2019s 250th anniversary and honors everyone who serves.\u201d<\/p>\n
Anduril builds advanced defense technology products designed to strengthen national security and deter conflict. Its systems \u2014 including autonomous aircraft, underwater vehicles, AI-powered sensor platforms, and electronic warfare tools \u2014 are used by the U.S. Department of Defense and allied militaries around the world. Anduril takes a different approach from traditional defense contractors, combining private capital with rapid product development to deliver advanced capability at speed and scale.<\/p>\n
The Anduril 250\u00a0will be the final race of Prime Video\u2019s five-race Cup Series broadcast window for 2026. The Xfinity Series race will air on The CW and the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race will be broadcast by FOX Sports.<\/p>\n