Pete Hegseth participated in a NASCAR event as Grand Marshal and Honorary starter.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jun 19

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Pete Hegseth NASCAR

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Pete Hegseth will travel to San Diego for a NASCAR event being held at Naval Base Coronado.

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NASCAR is hosting races on Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, featuring professional driver Jesse Iwuji.Jun 20

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The entities involved

Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense
- Policy changes regarding flu shots affected Lackland Air Force Base operations in Texas on June 18, 2026.Mon 14:32
- Pete Hegseth is involved in potential leadership changes regarding Dan Driscoll, with Sean Parnell being considered a potential pick.Mon 14:30
NASCAR
American automobile racing company
- NASCAR held the San Diego Weekend in San Diego County, cooperating with the US Navy, and also executed a street course in Chicago.Mon 02:19
- Carson Hocevar was involved in a race incident on January 1, 2026, while Denny Hamlin hosted a show that Hocevar watched.Sun 03:07

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