So while NASCAR isn’t returning to the 850-900 hp days of old, officials opted to increase the engine power to 750 hp for 20 of the 38 races this season. That includes short tracks and road courses, as well as places like Darlington Raceway, which is more of an intermediate-style track.

Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will return to the driver's seat at the age of 50 to race at Daytona and San Diego in 2026.

Tickets for NASCAR’s San Diego base race are “selling like hot cakes,” according to EVP and Chief Venue & Racing Officer Ben Kennedy, and he expects a sellout soon as the sport makes its return to Southern California.

The luxury resort will sponsor Reddick in the two NASCAR Cup Series events held in California this season.

A brand-new race takes the No. 1 spot on our annual list, with the No. 2 race jumping up from No. 27 a year ago.

NASCAR announced today that Pala Casino Spa Golf Resort will be a Supporting Partner of the NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril, June 19-21. The partnership brings together one of Southern California’s premier destination resorts with NASCAR’s high-octane excitement and marquee event celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy.

Tricon Garage has rolled out Jimmie Johnson’s paint scheme for this year’s inaugural NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at San Diego street race. The seven-time Cup Series champion is coming out of retirement for a one-off appearance in the No.

Former F1 champion Jenson Button expressed his interest in competing in NASCAR. He has been broadcasting the 64th edition of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway and talked about his interest in competing at the San Diego Street Course.