NASCAR Schedules Traffic Briefing Before 50,000-a-Day Coronado Street Race
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Updated · NBC San Diego · Jun 15
NASCAR Schedules Traffic Briefing Before 50,000-a-Day Coronado Street Race
3 articles · Updated · NBC San Diego · Jun 15
Summary
Monday's news conference will address traffic concerns before Naval Base Coronado hosts NASCAR's first street race next weekend, with the U.S. Navy, California Highway Patrol, Caltrans and the city joining the briefing.
About 50,000 fans are expected on base each day during the Father's Day weekend event, and tickets are nearly sold out, prompting warnings to residents to expect delays and congestion.
The race will bring the NASCAR Cup Series to San Diego for the first time as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration, putting Coronado in a national spotlight.
Coronado residents interviewed by NBC San Diego largely welcomed the tourism and business boost, though even supporters said they expect heavy traffic and some plan to watch from home.