A tribute on the track
The 2026 Coca‑Cola 600, NASCAR’s annual Memorial Day weekend showcase, is set to take place at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina on Sunday, May 24, with the green flag scheduled for 6 p.m. Eastern Time. The event will be carried live on Prime Video, marking the streaming platform’s expanding role in motorsports coverage.
Beyond the racing action, the race will serve as a tribute to the late Kyle Busch, who passed away earlier in the week at the age of 41. Organizers have announced that the ceremony will honor his contributions to the sport and his lasting impact on fans and competitors alike.
Broadcast and analysis
The broadcast team will feature veteran play‑by‑play commentator Adam Alexander, alongside former drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte, who will provide expert analysis throughout the event. Their combined experience is expected to deepen the viewing experience for both longtime followers and newcomers.
Entry list highlights
The official entry list reads like a who’s‑who of the current NASCAR roster, with drivers such as Tyler Reddick, Ty Gibbs, Shane van Gisbergen, and the newly‑added Austin Hill among those slated to compete. Additional names on the roster include Michael McDowell, Chase Briscoe, Ryan Blaney, Chris Buescher, Austin Cindric, Austin Dillon, AJ Allmendinger, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Preece, Daniel Suarez, John Hunter Nemechek, Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, Zane Smith, Todd Gilliland, Erik Jones, Cole Custer, Carson Hocevar, Bubba Wallace, Connor Zilisch, Brad Keselowski, Ross Chastain, Noah Gragson, Alex Bowman, Riley Herbst, William Byron, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Joey Logano, Josh Berry, Ty Dillon, Timmy Hill, Katherine Legge, Cody Ware, and Corey Heim.