Why and How NASCAR Is Racing at a Navy Base | Inside the Race

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NASCAR is heading to San Diego to race at Naval Base Coronado in 2026 — but how did the idea come together?

In this episode of “Inside the Race,” Ben Kennedy, EVP, Chief Venue & Racing Innovation Officer, joins Steve Letarte to share the story behind “Race the Base.” From initial conversations with the U.S. Navy to the vision of transforming an active military base into a racetrack, this is an inside look at one of NASCAR’s boldest moves yet.
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