Padres NASCAR Night + Bobblehead Giveaway

Posted in 2026 in

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.

About the Bobblehead

The racing bobblehead captures the speed and intensity of NASCAR. Limited to the first 40,000 fans who purchase the theme game package.

NASCAR in San Diego

San Diego doesn’t have a NASCAR track, but racing culture has roots here. The old Cajon Speedway in El Cajon ran from 1961 to 2005, hosting sprint cars, midgets, and stock cars. Before that, Balboa Stadium held midget races in the 1930s and 40s.

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.

Padres NASCAR
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.

Who’s Playing

San Diego Padres vs St. Louis Cardinals

Need a place to sleep? Here’s our picks for the best nearby hotels.

Top Seller Top Seller

🚀 Get it now!

Official Padres merchandise with fast, reliable shipping.

Buy Now Shop More →
Find Cheapest Padres Parking »

Petco Park Insider is the independent fan's ultimate guide to Petco Park, delivering practical, up-to-date insider knowledge that helps San Diego locals and visitors make the most of every game, concert, and event at the ballpark. Join the conversation (@PetcoParkSD) or contact us about info posted on this website. For tickets and stadium experience inquiries, contact the Padres at 619–795–5000.

Petco Park Insider is a reader-supported site, unaffiliated with the Padres organization or Petco Park. These pages contain affiliate links through which we may receive compensation from advertisers if you choose to purchase certain products, at no additional cost to you. It is paid by the advertisers and helps keep our site running. Thank you!

You may also enjoy: