Austin Cindric finished 22nd in the Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 21, 2026. He started 31st and reported a loose condition early in the event.

What happened?

Cindric made a pit stop on Lap 11 for fresh tires, fuel, and adjustments. Varying pit strategies shuffled the running order throughout the opening stage.

Cindric advanced to 25th by the conclusion of Stage 1. His crew chief, Brian Wilson, made a series of aggressive adjustments to improve the balance and find grip with the Menards/Cardell Ford.

Why it matters for Austin Cindric

The Team Penske driver gained position, ending Stage 2 in 16th position. Despite restarting at the rear of the field following an extended stop, Cindric patiently worked his way forward.

He avoided a major multi-car incident on a restart midway through the race. Cindric continued to battle the tight and technical track, ultimately taking the checkered flag in 22nd place.

What comes next?

Cindric will take what he learned and turn his focus to Sonoma next weekend. He said, "A challenging day for our No. 2 Menards/Cardell Ford Mustang Dark Horse team."

The team kept making adjustments and were able to improve it some as the day went on. Cindric finished 22nd, and Ryan Blaney finished 9th in the same race.

The Anduril 250 was the first Cup Series race on an active military base. Cindric's finish was not what he had hoped for, but he will look to improve in the next race.

Cindric's points ranking is now 15th. He will need to have a strong performance in Sonoma to move up in the rankings.

The San Diego race was a challenging one for Cindric, but he will look to bounce back in the next race. He has shown his ability to compete at a high level in the past.

Cindric's experience and skill will be important in the next race. He will need to be able to navigate the track and make the right adjustments to compete for a top finish.

The next race will be an important one for Cindric. He will need to be able to perform well and gain points to move up in the rankings.

Cindric's team will be working hard to make sure he has a good car for the next race. They will be making adjustments and fine-tuning the car to make sure it is competitive.

The competition in the Cup Series is fierce, but Cindric has shown that he can compete with the best drivers. He will need to be able to stay focused and driven to succeed.

Cindric's finish in San Diego was not what he had hoped for, but he will look to improve in the next race. He has the skill and experience to compete at a high level.