Kyle Larson's pit crew prepares the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Staff photo by Michelle Armas.
NASCAR attendees wait in line for prize booths. Staff photo by Michelle Armas.
Ryan Ellis’s team prepare for races. Staff photo by Michelle Armas.
NASCAR pit crews work on tires before the races. Staff photo by Michelle Armas.
NASCAR staff members transport pit boxes. Staff photo by Michelle Armas.
A sign reading “It’s not just a race, it’s a mission” is displayed at Naval Base Coronado during NASCAR Cup Series race weekend in Coronado. Staff photo by Michelle Armas.
Members of the Haas Factory Team pit crew watch the track. Staff photo by Michelle Armas.
Pit crew members of Viking Motorsports embrace prior to the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race. Staff photo by Michelle Armas. 
Cars line up before the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race. Staff photo by Michelle Armas.

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Michelle Armas is a reporter for The Coronado News. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from San Diego State University, where she also studied French. She spent a year living in Tokyo, teaching English and contributing feature stories to Japan Today. In her free time, she enjoys making ceramics and creative writing. She can be reached at 661-972-6098.