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Corey Heim Wins Coronado 250; Teen Zilisch Leads, Crashes

6/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Corey Heim won the 250-mile race on June 21, 2026 at the Naval Base Coronado circuit in San Diego.
Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position while Carson Hocevar started on the front row.
Christopher Bell entered with a wrist injury and retired in 39th place after giving his No. 20 to Brent Crews.
Connor Zilisch became the first teenager to lead a road-course race but crashed on lap 34, taking out van Gisbergen.

History

Historical Context

Max Verstappen’s 2016 Spanish Grand Prix win at 18 years, 228 days proved teenage drivers could dominate Formula 1, prompting teams such as Red Bull to prioritize youth. Ten years later, 17-year-old Connor Zilisch led the road-course race at the 2026 Naval Base Coronado event before a crash ended his run, echoing the shift toward younger talent.

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Story summary

Corey Heim won the 250-mile race on June 21, 2026 at the Naval Base Coronado circuit in San Diego.
Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position while Carson Hocevar started on the front row.
Christopher Bell entered with a wrist injury and retired in 39th place after giving his No. 20 to Brent Crews.
Connor Zilisch became the first teenager to lead a road-course race but crashed on lap 34, taking out van Gisbergen.

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