SCHEDULE

The official detailed schedule for the 2026 NASCAR weekend in San Diego has been updated according to the official track timetable, featuring NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series action.

The NASCAR Cup Series race will take place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 1:00 pm, following a full day of fan activities and driver appearances.

What can you expect?

NASCAR Cup Series
Top level of NASCAR featuring the biggest stars, culminating in Sunday’s main event.

NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
Development series with competitive racing, qualifying sessions, autograph sessions and race day action.

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Intense truck racing featuring multiple practice sessions, qualifying, a special showcase event and the race.

FRIDAY · June 19
Parking Lots Open		7:00 am
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series	Practice 1	9:00 am - 9:40 am
Admission Gates Open		9:00 am
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series	Autograph Session	9:30 am - 10:15 am
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series	Practice 2	10:00 am - 10:40 am
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series	Qualifying	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series	Practice	12:30 pm - 1:20 pm
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series	Sailor Showdown	1:20 pm - 2:00 pm
NASCAR Cup Series	Practice	2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series	Driver Introductions	3:40 pm
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series	Race	4:00 pm

SATURDAY · June 20
Parking Lots Open		7:00 am
Admission Gates Open		9:00 am
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series	Qualifying	10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.	Q&A	10:40 am - 10:55 am
NASCAR Cup Series	Qualifying	11:30 am - 12:30 pm
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series	Driver Introductions	1:30 pm
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series	Race	2:00 pm

SUNDAY · June 21
Parking Lots Open		7:00 am
Admission Gates Open		9:00 am
Connor Zilisch	Q&A	9:15 am - 9:30 am
Shane van Gisbergen	Q&A	9:30 am - 9:45 am
Tyler Reddick	Q&A	10:10 am - 10:30 am
Kyle Larson	Q&A	10:15 am - 10:30 am
NASCAR Cup Series	Driver Introductions	12:30 pm
NASCAR Cup Series	Race	1:00 pm