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NASCAR is returning to Southern California, just its cars will be racing on the streets of Coronado and not on an oval in Fontana. The stock cars and truck racing circuit announced Wednesday it will be hosting a three-day series of races June 19-21, ending in a NASCAR Cup Series race on the U.S. Naval base in Coronado.NASCAR did not race in Southern California last year for the first time since 1997, with the exception of 2021, when the schedule was hindered by the coronavirus pandemic. For much of that time, the races were held at Car Club Speedway in Fontana, but that track was taken apart in 2023 to include a huge warehouse complex. NASCAR maintained part of the grandstand and had actually wished to constructed a half-mile oval track on the site, but that task has stalled and is unlikely to be revived.Advertisement NASCAR likewise raced on a momentary quarter-mile oval on the flooring of the Coliseum, however that event has likewise been abandoned.Next summertime’s Coronado race, which came to fulfillment after years of cautious settlement, is the first NASCAR occasion to be run on an active military base. It is being timed to honor the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and will feature a race weekend including an Xfinity Series race and a Craftsman Truck Series event.Read more: NASCAR determining if developing brand-new track in Fontana is the’ideal thing to do’NASCAR ran street course races in Chicago’s Grant Park from2023-25 however that event will not return in 2026, making the Coronado race the only street race on the schedule next year.Advertisement” NASCAR embodies the best of the American spirit through speed, precision and an unyielding pursuit of excellence,”Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan said in

a statement.”Hosting a race aboard Naval Air Station North Island, the birthplace of naval aviation, it’s not simply a historical first, it’s an effective homage to the values we share: grit, teamwork and love of nation.”We’re happy to open our gates to the American individuals, honor those who wear the uniform, and inspire the next generation to advance and serve something greater than themselves.”Naval Base Coronado, referred to as the West Coast

Quarterdeck, is a consortium of 9 Navy setups stretching from San Clemente Island, 50 miles off the coast of Long Beach, to the Mountain Warfare Training Facility 50 miles east of San Diego

.”Hosting one of America’s premier motorsports occasions on this historical base shows our collaboration with the regional neighborhood and our shared pride in the country’s heritage, “said captain Loren Jacobi, commanding officer of Naval Base Coronado.”We are privileged to showcase the devotion of our sailors together with NASCAR’s finest as we commemorate our 250th anniversary.” Advertisement Find out more: NASCAR goes to the canines: Why numerous motorists bring their canines to every race The NASCAR San Diego logo design includes an F/A -18 E/F Super Hornet, which is acknowledged as only being zipped the U.S. Navy. The 3 stars in the logo symbolize land, sea, and air, which represents the Navy as the only branch of the military to operate inall three areas. The arch represents the mission-style architecture found in San Diego. The stripes at the bottom of the logo design represent the four largest United States Military branches: Flying force, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Navy.Tickets for the 2026 NASCAR San Diego Weekend will go on-sale this fall.Get the very best, most fascinating and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report.This story initially appeared in Los Angeles Times.