NASCAR makes history Sunday with the inaugural Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado, the first premier-series race ever held on an active military base. The 39-car field rolls off at 4 p.m. ET on the temporary 3.4-mile Qualcomm Circuit, and one name towers over the board.
Road-course ace Shane van Gisbergen starts from the pole after a qualifying lap of 90.809 mph, and he opens as a heavy favorite. Below we break down our top pick to win, a longer-priced value play, and a pair of secondary-market angles for this San Diego showcase.
Last Updated: Sunday, June 21, 2026
2026 ANDURIL 250 DATE, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
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| Where | Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado, Coronado, CA |
| When | Sunday, June 21 – 4:00 PM ET |
| TV | Prime Video |
2026 Anduril 250 Pre-Race Report
Van Gisbergen claimed the Busch Light Pole at 90.809 mph, the sixth Cup Series pole of his career. Carson Hocevar qualified second at 90.704 mph, giving Spire Motorsports a front-row starting spot. Ryan Blaney rounded out the top three, followed by Front Row Motorsports teammates Zane Smith and Todd Gilliland.
The rest of the top 10 reads Daniel Suarez, Ryan Preece, Connor Zilisch, Michael McDowell and Austin Hill. Several heavy hitters start deep in the order. Points leader Tyler Reddick qualified 16th, while three-time reigning winner Denny Hamlin lines up 26th. Kyle Larson, who topped the final practice board, starts 14th.
This is a brand-new venue, so no driver holds prior race experience here. The Anduril 250 runs 75 laps and 255 miles, with stage breaks at laps 20 and 40. The concrete barriers lining the bumpy street course have already produced plenty of contact during the weekend, which sets up a race where track position and clean execution will matter as much as raw speed.
2026 ANDURIL 250 – TOP ODDS TO WIN | |
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| Name | Odds |
| Shane van Gisbergen | -450 |
| Connor Zilisch | +1000 |
| Tyler Reddick | +1200 |
| Carson Hocevar | +1600 |
| Michael McDowell | +1800 |
| Ryan Blaney | +1800 |
| Ty Gibbs | +1800 |
| Kyle Larson | +2500 |
| Zane Smith | +3000 |
| Daniel Suarez | +3500 |
Odds accurate as of Sunday, June 21, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NASCAR Odds - Props
2026 Anduril 250 Predictions
The Pick: Shane van Gisbergen to win (-450)
The case for the favorite is straightforward. Van Gisbergen is the best road racer in the garage, and it is not especially close. All seven of his career Cup Series victories have come on road or street courses. He won at Watkins Glen last month from the pole, charging back from nearly 30 seconds down in the closing laps. Now he starts up front again in a Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet that has carried road-course speed all season.
Track position is the other factor in his favor. Street courses reward whoever leads into Turn 1, and passing room is scarce. Starting first on a circuit with concrete walls and few clean overtaking zones is a meaningful edge. Van Gisbergen also owns the best road-course average finish of the Next Gen era, so he tends to stay out of trouble while others crash out.
The case against is the price. At -450, the implied probability sits near 82 percent, which leaves little margin for the chaos a tight street course invites. One ill-timed caution, a pit-road miscue, or contact in traffic can erase a dominant car in a 75-lap sprint. Van Gisbergen himself pushed back on the idea that this is a foregone conclusion, noting that roughly 10 drivers have the pace to win. Backing him means accepting a short return on a high-variance layout. Still, no driver in the field profiles better for this race.
Value Play — Tyler Reddick
The Pick: Tyler Reddick to win (+1200)
If you want a longer price with real upside, Reddick is the most logical fade of the chalk. He carries one of the strongest road-course average finishes of the Next Gen era, trailing only van Gisbergen and Chris Buescher among regulars. He also enters as the championship points leader and finished second at Pocono last weekend, so the speed and consistency are clearly there. At +1200, a 23XI Racing Toyota with this pedigree offers genuine value relative to the favorite.
The risk is his starting spot. Reddick rolls off 16th, and a street course is the hardest place to drive through the field. He will need stage strategy or an early caution to gain track position, and he must do it without the contact that street racing tends to produce. The talent justifies the ticket, however, even if the grid position adds a layer of difficulty.
Race Day Outlook — NASCAR Picks and Final Thoughts
Two secondary markets stand out for bettors who want shorter, more targeted angles. Ryan Blaney to finish Top Ford (+185) is our favorite of the group. He qualified third, the best starting spot of any Ford driver, and Team Penske has the manufacturer's most complete road-course program. The downside is that several capable Fords, including Buescher and the Front Row pair, can spoil the bet if Blaney hits trouble.
For a safer Reddick angle, Tyler Reddick to finish Top Toyota (+135) sidesteps the win-or-bust question. He is the strongest road racer among the Toyota contingent, which includes Ty Gibbs and Christopher Bell. The flip side is the modest payout and the fact that Gibbs, who starts 11th, qualified well ahead of him.
Expect cautions to shape this one. The bumpy layout and unforgiving barriers make incidents likely, so restarts and pit timing around the lap-20 and lap-40 stage breaks could decide the outcome. Watch Hocevar from the front row, Larson's practice-best speed from 14th, and whether Hamlin can salvage his three-race winning streak from a 26th-place start. To recap our picks for the inaugural Anduril 250: Shane van Gisbergen to win (-450), Tyler Reddick to win (+1200), Ryan Blaney Top Ford (+185), and Tyler Reddick Top Toyota (+135). For more market context, see our Anduril 250 odds preview and our recent Great American Getaway 400 predictions from Hamlin's Pocono win.
Anduril 250 Betting FAQ
Who is the favorite to win the Anduril 250?
Shane van Gisbergen is the clear favorite at -450 via TheSpread.com. The Trackhouse Racing driver starts from the pole and has won all seven of his career Cup Series races on road or street courses.
When is the Anduril 250?
The inaugural Anduril 250 is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026, with the green flag set for 4 p.m. ET at Qualcomm Circuit on Naval Base Coronado in Coronado, California.
What channel is the Anduril 250 on?
The Anduril 250 will stream on Prime Video. MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio carry the race on the radio side.
Who is on pole for the Anduril 250?
Shane van Gisbergen won the pole with a qualifying speed of 90.809 mph. Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney start second and third.
How many laps is the Anduril 250?
The Anduril 250 is scheduled for 75 laps and 255 miles on the 3.4-mile Qualcomm Circuit. Stage breaks fall at laps 20 and 40.