History was made at NASCAR San Diego on Naval Base Coronado as Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of War (formerly Secretary of Defense) , had the honor of serving as the official starter. As the pace car pulled off the track, the green flag waved and the race was officially underway. The energy was electric as NASCAR celebrated the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary, bringing together racing, military tradition, and thousands of passionate fans for a truly unforgettable moment. 📍 Naval Base Coronado | San Diego, CA 🏁 NASCAR San Diego 📸 Capturing history, one frame at a time. #NASCARSanDiego #NASCAR #Navy250 #NavalBaseCoronado #SanDiego Motorsports RaceDay CaliCameraNews