The starting lineup is set for NASCAR’s historic debut at Naval Base Coronado, and it will be Shane van Gisbergen leading the field to green after claiming the pole for Sunday’s Anduril 250.
Van Gisbergen continued his dominance on road and street-style circuits, posting the fastest lap in qualifying at NASCAR’s newest venue. He’ll share the front row with hometown favorite Carson Hocevar, who came up just short of the pole.
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The session wasn’t without drama. Current Cup Series points leader Tyler Reddick brushed the wall late in qualifying and will start 17th. Denny Hamlin, who entered the weekend second in the standings and chasing Reddick atop the points race, qualified 26th.
Kevin Magnussen will make his Cup Series debut from the 21st starting position, while seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson qualified 36th.
NASCAR Cup Series Starting Lineup
Van Gisbergen Continues Road-Course Dominance
Few drivers entered the weekend as favorites as van Gisbergen, and qualifying only reinforced that status.
The New Zealander earned the pole with a lap of 134.788 seconds, edging Hocevar by 0.156 seconds. Ryan Blaney, Zane Smith and Todd Gilliland completed the top five.
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Several drivers known for their road-course prowess will start deeper in the field. Larson qualified 14th, Reddick 17th, Chase Elliott 30th and Christopher Bell 37th.
Sunday’s race marks the first NASCAR Cup Series event ever held at Naval Base Coronado and the first points-paying Cup race in the San Diego area in decades.
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