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SVG Dominates NASCAR Road Courses: A New King Crowned?
20 Jun
Summary
- Shane van Gisbergen aims to break NASCAR road course win records.
- NASCAR races on Naval Base Coronado for the first time ever.
- The track features a challenging mix of new and worn surfaces.
Shane van Gisbergen, a standout driver in his NASCAR career, has quickly established dominance on road courses. As a full-time driver for Trackhouse Racing, he secured five wins last season and made the playoffs.
Currently, van Gisbergen holds seven Cup Series victories on road courses and five more in the second-tier series. He is close to tying Jeff Gordon for the most Cup Series road course wins and AJ Allmendinger for the most across NASCAR's top three touring series.
This weekend, drivers face the inaugural Anduril 250 on June 21 at Naval Base Coronado, marking NASCAR's first race on an active military installation. The 3.4-mile course is described as highly technical and challenging, featuring a blend of new pavement, worn streets, rough tarmac, and varied elevation changes over its 16 turns.
Despite being favored to win, van Gisbergen dismisses the notion of an easy victory, respecting his competition and acknowledging the unpredictability of NASCAR races. Tyler Reddick, a previous road course winner this season, and Denny Hamlin, currently on a three-race winning streak, are among the strong contenders.
Other notable participants include veteran AJ Allmendinger, Michael McDowell, Ty Gibbs, and reigning champion Kyle Larson. The race also features a return for seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson and a NASCAR debut for former Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen. NASCAR officials expressed interest in hosting future races on other military bases, contingent on the success of this event.
