Cup Series drivers selected to squadrons for Naval Base Coronado

When NASCAR Cup Series drivers converge on Naval Base Coronado in June, they won't just be racing for their teams -- they'll be racing for the Navy. Hosted by Ryan Fitzpatrick, Cup Series stars Christopher Bell, Ryan Preece and Ty Dillon visited the San Diego base Wednesday to select drivers to represent different Naval commands for the inaugural Anduril 250 (June 21, 4 p.m. ET, Prime Video, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). The squadron assignments add another "Hell Yeah" twist as NASCAR's premier series returns to Southern California on a brand-new street course. RELATED: San Diego race course revealed Upon arrival, Fitzpatrick -- a longtime NFL quarterback and analyst for Prime Video -- visited the legendary I-Bar at the Base before greeting Bell, Preece and Dillon on-site. He hosted an NFL-style draft with several guest pickers, including members of the Navy and part-time NASCAR driver Jesse Iwuji, who's also a Naval Reserve Officer. The draft -- which took place at the North Island Club -- also featured a performance from the Navy Band. Between now and race weekend, drivers will begin visiting the base to participate in immersive experiences with their assigned commands and capture behind-the-scenes content. The goal of the squadron assignments is for drivers to build authentic relationships with service members in the lead-up to race weekend, a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. In addition to the Cup Series, both the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and Craftsman Truck Series will "Race the Base," making it a can't-miss tripleheader around the 16-turn, 3.4-mile temporary circuit. MORE: Buy tickets for NASCAR San Diego Weekend  See below the full squadron assignments for the Cup Series at Naval Base Coronado, in alphabetical order of last name: [table id=661 /]