Taking place September 26-27, the Coronado Speed Festival is Fleet Week San Diego’s marquee event, offering fast-paced, thrilling auto racing and exhibitions for car enthusiasts of all ages at Naval Air Station North Island. Nowhere else can you see a variety of cars racing on a live runway used by the U.S. Navy. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with those who defend our freedom, climb aboard and tour an active Navy ship, visit command displays, watch F-18 flyovers, and see military vehicles in action. Advance purchase general admission tickets are $25 for one day and $35 for both days. Tickets will also be available at the venue ($35 for one day and $45 for both days). Children 12 and under are free with paid adult admission, and tickets for active duty military and their dependents are free. (www.fleetweeksandiego.org/coronadospeedfestival/index.html)   JANE SHIOMI