Qualcomm Partners with Trackhouse Racing for PROJECT91 Entry in NASCAR San Diego Race
Former Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen will drive the No. 91 Qualcomm Chevrolet in the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado on June 21.
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- 3.4 miles
What Happened
Qualcomm Technologies has partnered with Trackhouse Racing to field the No. 91 Qualcomm Chevrolet for Kevin Magnussen in the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego on June 21. The technology company will serve as the Official Circuit Partner and use its Qualcomm Dragonwing AI appliance to provide real-time data analysis and insights to the competition team, aiming to improve in-race decision-making.
Kimi Räikkönen drives PROJECT91 entry at Watkins Glen International
Räikkönen races at Circuit of the Americas; Shane van Gisbergen drives at Chicago Street Race and Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course
Helio Castroneves competes in the DAYTONA 500
Kevin Magnussen to drive in inaugural San Diego race
“PROJECT91 is about pushing boundaries – bringing world-class drivers, bold ideas, and cutting-edge technology into one of the most competitive arenas in racing. With Kevin Magnussen behind the wheel and Trackhouse leading the charge, we’re excited to showcase how Qualcomm’s AI-powered innovations can help teams unlock real-time insights and elevate performance on race day. From our hometown of San”
- Kimi Räikkönen (2022-2023)
- Shane van Gisbergen (2023)
- Helio Castroneves (2025)
Why this matters
This partnership brings global racing talent and AI-driven technology to NASCAR, showcasing how advanced computing can enhance real-time race decision-making.
Terms in This Story
- Cup Series
- The highest level of NASCAR stock car racing.
- PROJECT91
- A Trackhouse Racing program that fields a Cup Series entry for international racing drivers.
- Crew Chief
- The leader of a race team's pit crew and strategist during a race.
- Street Course
- A temporary racetrack created on public roads.
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