NASCAR invades Navy base: Stock cars roar on Coronado tarmac
A 3.4-mile street-runway hybrid carved through an active military base debuts this weekend, uniting racing and defense in a first-of-its-kind spectacle.
4-mile track carved through the streets and runways of Naval Base Coronado in California. S. Navy, marks the first time stock cars will race on an active military installation.
The layout snakes past hangars, barracks, and operational zones, forcing drivers to navigate tight corners like the 180-degree Turn 11 and long straights under the watch of Navy personnel and equipment. The track’s hybrid design—part street circuit, part runway—creates a dynamic challenge that tests both mechanical grip and driver adaptability, with sections where asphalt meets concrete transitions mid-corner. The surface transitions alone add a layer of unpredictability, as teams must adjust suspension settings and tire compounds on the fly to handle the abrupt changes in grip and camber.
