NASCAR Night is Friday, May 8, 2026. The Padres host the St. Louis Cardinals.
This is a Theme Game, make sure you know what that means. The package includes a ticket to the Cardinals vs. Padres game, plus a racing-inspired bobblehead.
Further south, Tijuana has hosted NASCAR races at Autódromo Potosino, and the region’s proximity to Southern California means plenty of NASCAR fans in the area. Fontana’s Auto Club Speedway is about 90 miles north, close enough that San Diego fans make the trip for Cup Series races.
The crossover between baseball and racing makes sense—both draw crowds looking for speed, competition, and spectacle. Many drink beer. This theme night taps into that overlap, bringing racing fans to the ballpark with a collectible that bridges both worlds.Need a place to sleep? Here’s our picks for the best nearby hotels.
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