Racing legend and San Diego native Jimmie Johnson will make one of his rare appearances back on the NASCAR circuit when it visits his hometown for a historic race next season.

Johnson confirmed via press release that he intends to race in NASCAR's new road-course event at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego -- the first race at an active military base in NASCAR history -- on the weekend of June 19-21, 2026.

The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, who retired from full-time competition in 2020, will race in the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE with a Carvana sponsorship on the 3.4-mile road course.

"Growing up just miles from San Diego, I dreamed about racing here in a NASCAR vehicle someday, but I never thought it would be possible," Johnson said in a statement. "I just came to the realization t

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