A Rain‑Soaked Tribute at Charlotte
Rain forced NASCAR to end the Coca‑Cola 600 after 27 laps remained, handing Daniel Suarez his first Cup Series victory since 2024.
The win became a tribute to the late Kyle Busch, who died three days earlier from pneumonia and sepsis, with his family watching from the stands as the sport honored his memory.
Christopher Bell finished second and Denny Hamlin third, while Austin Hill, who stepped in for Busch, placed 26th, and Austin Dillon ended 32nd after damage forced him behind the wall.
Other notable moments included a crash involving Ross Chastain after Ricky Stenhouse Jr. clipped his car, and Chase Elliott hitting the outside wall to finish 37th.
NASCAR’s tributes underscored the close‑knit community, with Joe Gibbs Racing and Richard Childress Racing among the teams paying homage.