San Diego NASCAR race to be held on ‘Qualcomm Circuit’

Qualcomm has the naming rights as the official circuit partner of NASCAR’s San Diego race on June 19-21, the company said Monday. The 16-turn, 3.4-mile circuit will be the first race to ever take place on an active military base.

Qualcomm joins startup defense contractor Anduril as the other major sponsor of the weekend, with Anduril serving as the title sponsor of the event.

Qualcomm’s commitment to the Coronado race is emblematic. The company has a strong legacy in naval R&D and exponential growth in its automotive business – in the first few months of 2026, Qualcomm’s self-driving car technology has grossed almost $2.5 billion in revenue.

“Qualcomm is synonymous with innovation, and there could not be a more fitting partner to put its name on this groundbreaking circuit,” said Amy Lupo, President of NASCAR San Diego. “The Qualcomm Circuit represents the future of motorsports.”

Qualcomm plans to deploy intelligent computing and advanced connectivity “to elevate the fan experience and team performance throughout NASCAR San Diego Weekend,” the company said in a press release.

Construction of the Qualcomm Circuit begins in late May and will not interfere with day-to-day operations on the military base, said Matt Humphrey, NASCAR’s senior director of track communications.

“Qualcomm Circuit represents the perfect intersection of breakthrough innovation, high-performance competition, and deep community pride,” said Don McGuire, chief marketing officer at Qualcomm. “We’re honored to be part of this groundbreaking venue and bring this historic moment to our hometown.”

Qualcomm did not provide financial details about its naming rights deal.

More details about the event are available on the NASCAR San Diego Weekend website.