Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 19
NASCAR Sets 35-Driver Navy 250 Qualifying Order for San Diego Debut
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 19

NASCAR Sets 35-Driver Navy 250 Qualifying Order for San Diego Debut

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 19

Summary

  • NASCAR released the 35-driver qualifying order for the 2026 Navy 250, the Truck Series' 13th race and its first event at San Diego.
  • Two groups will run a single qualifying round, with each driver getting one timed run and the fastest lap setting the starting position.
  • Group A includes Ty Majeski, Corey LaJoie, Justin Haley and Christian Eckes, while Group B features Ben Rhodes, Daniel Hemric, Chandler Smith and Jimmie Johnson.
  • The order and group assignments were set by NASCAR's metric system, and with no prior Truck Series race at San Diego, there is no previous pole winner at the venue.

Insights

Can a race on a military base solve NASCAR's long-standing challenge in the Southern California market?
With no track history, which driver's skills are best suited to conquer this unprecedented military street course?
How does hosting a massive NASCAR race impact daily operations and security on an active U.S. naval base?