The San Diego iRacing track is coming in June 2026. iRacing confirmed the target date for this Naval Base Coronado street circuit in the February development update. The layout features a mix of military base infrastructure and purpose-built racing surface. iRacing is building the San Diego iRacing track from scratch as a full layout, not a simplified version.
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Why San Diego Matters for iRacing
The Naval Base Coronado circuit is one of the most anticipated new venues on the 2026 NASCAR schedule. San Diego brings a significant geographic expansion for NASCAR’s West Coast presence. The street circuit combines tight corners through the naval base with longer straights along the waterfront. For iRacing, this means capturing a track layout that does not yet exist in any racing sim.
iRacing is building the San Diego circuit for a Season 3 release. This matches how the platform has handled other high-profile real-world additions in recent years. The team typically targets completion close to or shortly after the real-world event debuts. A June release would land the track in iRacing around the same time NASCAR runs its inaugural San Diego race.
Furthermore, the San Diego iRacing track represents a new challenge for sim racers. Street circuits demand precision that purpose-built tracks do not. Specifically, walls punish mistakes immediately. Additionally, the mix of military base roads and temporary racing surface creates unpredictable grip changes. As a result, this track should reward careful practice and setup work. Moreover, the variety of car classes scheduled for San Diego means the track will see heavy use across multiple series from day one.
Indeed, the NASCAR San Diego street circuit is targeted for release in iRacing in June 2026 with the Season 3 build. For more, see the official update on iracing.com.
