
NASCAR O’Reilly Series Returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway in May 2026
The 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series will race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May, featuring a one‑lap qualifying format that determines the starting grid for the Charbroil 300.
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The 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series will race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May, featuring a one‑lap qualifying format that determines the starting grid for the Charbroil 300.

Clint Bowyer is back behind the wheel at Dover, and Travis Pastrana will take his place in Charlotte, sparking a fresh lineup of drivers for the series.

NASCAR will run a single‑lap shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the 2026 Coca‑Cola 600, with drivers such as Chase Briscoe, Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin vying for pole position.

Connor Zilisch captured second place in his inaugural Craftsman Truck Series race at Watkins Glen, while teammate Shane van Gisbergen prepares to take over the No. 71 Chevrolet at Charlotte, a program that Spire Motorsports says will be limited to this weekend.

After Denny Hamlin's All‑Star victory, the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway will be the first of five NASCAR Cup Series races streamed on Prime Video this May.

A guide to the platforms, dates and locations that will bring the 2026 NASCAR season to fans across the United States.
The Cracker Barrel 400 is nearing a sell‑out, with a triple‑header weekend set to showcase top NASCAR talent and a surge in ticket demand.
Katherine Legge is set to tackle the Indy 500 and the Coca‑Cola 600 on May 26, a feat only Tony Stewart has achieved. With a tight timetable, weather risks and a lean team, her manager likens the operation to a military campaign, while the motorsports community rallies behind her.

Denny Hamlin, a top NASCAR driver, will appear in The CW’s coverage of the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, urging fans to value commentary quality over announcer location.

Katherine Legge, a 45-year-old open-wheel veteran, plans to run the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, using Kyle Larson’s experience to navigate a tight schedule and a full entry list.

During a Truck Series race at Dover, Kevin Harvick condemned Natalie Decker’s abrupt departure, offering no sympathy and highlighting the achievements of other female drivers while noting that NASCAR took no disciplinary action.

Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway, leading 103 laps and beating Chase Briscoe by .887 seconds. This is his second All-Star Race victory, having previously won in 2015 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The 2026 NASCAR All‑Star Race moves to Dover Motor Speedway, offering a $1 million prize and updated odds for favorites Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell and Joey Logano.

NASCAR’s premier event at Charlotte Motor Speedway promises high stakes, bold betting strategies, and a daring attempt at ‘The Double’ by veteran driver Katherine Legge.

The new season of NASCAR on Prime launches this weekend, featuring a landmark race at Naval Base Coronado and a string of consecutive events that have fans buzzing.

The upcoming Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway promises a clash of favorites and longshots, with Denny Hamlin leading the odds and a rich history shaping the competition.

During the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway, Ryan Preece's vehicle erupted in flames after a crash. He emerged unscathed, and NASCAR is probing a likely severed fuel hose as the cause.

NASCAR has updated its rules for the Craftsman Truck Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, allowing repaired cars to return to the track under timed limits and revising penalties for inspection failures.

NASCAR has updated its damaged‑vehicle regulations for the Craftsman Truck Series and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, allowing repaired cars to return to the track within a seven‑minute window and reshaping penalties to preserve practice time for smaller teams.

Amazon Prime’s NASCAR coverage has been praised for its genuine, fan‑first approach, blending excitement with a lack of over‑polish that resonates with viewers.

Ross Chastain and Connor Zilisch are set to compete in a historic NASCAR tripleheader at Charlotte Motor Speedway, covering roughly 1,100 miles across three races while navigating new teams, weather risks, and a unique track layout.

The Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway is renowned for its unique challenges, from a 1.5‑mile quad‑oval layout to shifting track conditions that demand relentless adaptability from drivers and teams.
Tyler Reddick's five wins have catapulted him to the top of the points standings, while drivers such as Christopher Bell and William Byron find themselves absent from the top ten. The latest rankings also reveal unexpected trends among the championship hopefuls.

The upcoming Memorial Day weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway will feature Chevrolet’s pursuit of a fifth consecutive O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win, while drivers like Ross Chastain and Connor Zilisch prepare for a grueling triple‑duty schedule and Katherine Legge eyes the iconic ‘Double’.