Sunday, May 24 at 6:00 p.m. ET, Charlotte Motor Speedway will host the Coca-Cola 600, a 400‑lap, 600‑mile endurance event that concludes a weekend of festivities that began with the All‑Star weekend. The race will be streamed live on Amazon Prime, giving viewers a chance to follow every turn of the action from the comfort of their homes.
A somber backdrop
The excitement of the upcoming race is tempered by the recent death of Kyle Busch, a 41‑year‑old veteran who succumbed to pneumonia and related complications earlier this week. Busch, a two‑time NASCAR champion known for his aggressive driving style, leaves a void in the sport and a wave of tributes from fans, teammates, and rivals alike.
Despite the loss, the field remains stacked with talent. Denny Hamlin enters as the betting favorite, with sportsbooks offering a 5‑to‑1 payout on his selection in the PrizePicks prediction game. Tyler Reddick, who captured the pole position, has already secured four victories this season, while William Byron, who led 283 laps in the previous race only to finish second, has shown remarkable consistency, finishing higher than fourth in four of the last five Charlotte events.
Key contenders and storylines
Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson and Ty Gibbs round out a competitive lineup that includes recent winners such as Ross Chastain, who claimed last year’s Coca‑Cola 600 after starting from the back. Ty Gibbs’ season has been a study in contrast, delivering eight top‑10 finishes alongside three finishes of 34th or worse, making his performance difficult to predict. Ryan Blaney, meanwhile, has struggled at Charlotte in recent years, crashing out in the last two editions.
Fans looking to engage more deeply can participate in PrizePicks, a platform that lets supporters craft unique player‑performance picks for a chance to win real money. The site, along with Amazon Prime’s broadcast, aims to blend entertainment with the thrill of wagering, while also honoring the memory of drivers like Kyle Busch who have shaped the sport’s recent narrative.