iRacing is building the NASCAR San Diego Street Circuit, and it is targeting June 2026. The track, set at Naval Base Coronado, is the venue for NASCAR’s first Cup race on an active military base. iRacing is the series’ official sim partner, developing the sim version alongside the real-world circuit design team.
What the iRacing San Diego Street Circuit Looks Like
The layout runs 3.4 miles with 16 turns. Turn 5, called Carrier Corner, sits directly between two docked aircraft carriers. That makes it one of the more unusual corners you will find on any motorsport circuit, and the kind of visual that will make for good broadcast footage and streaming clips.
The real-world weekend runs June 19-21. Trucks go Friday, Xfinity on Saturday, and the Cup field headlines on Sunday, June 21. The dates also land during the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy, which is part of what made the Naval Base Coronado venue possible in the first place.
iRacing’s role as official sim partner means the team had access to the actual track design process. That kind of direct input usually produces better accuracy in the finished sim build.
No exact release date for the iRacing version has been confirmed yet, but June 2026 is the stated target. With St. Petersburg just arriving in Season 2, a San Diego build in the next season window fits the timeline.
Specifically, the iRacing San Diego Street Circuit stands out for its confined layout. Turn 5 sits directly between two docked aircraft carriers. The tight sectors reward clean entry speed over raw pace. Furthermore, iRacing built this circuit alongside the real design team. The sim version should match what Cup drivers face in June. Additionally, the Naval Base Coronado setting makes this one of the most unique venue types in sim racing.
Full coverage coming when the circuit lands.
