
Rain Stalls Qualifying as Stenhouse Leads Practice at Charlotte
Despite a washout of qualifying, Ricky Stenhouse Jr topped the opening practice at Charlotte Motor Speedway, posting a lap of 29.069 seconds ahead of a tightly packed field.
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Despite a washout of qualifying, Ricky Stenhouse Jr topped the opening practice at Charlotte Motor Speedway, posting a lap of 29.069 seconds ahead of a tightly packed field.

A washout at Charlotte Motor Speedway forces NASCAR to rely on a points‑based metric to set the lineup for the 600‑mile Coca‑Cola 600, with Tyler Reddick taking pole as the event prepares for a live broadcast on Amazon Prime Video.
A weekend storm forced the cancellation of NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway, setting the Coca‑Cola 600 lineup by rule and prompting a special tribute to the late Kyle Busch.
Rain forced the cancellation of qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with the starting lineup for the Coca-Cola 600 set by metric scores, placing Tyler Reddick on pole.
Rain forced NASCAR to use a rulebook metric to determine the starting order for the Coca‑Cola 600, with Tyler Reddick taking the pole and Austin Hill stepping into Kyle Busch’s seat. Teams will wear ‘Rowdy’ decals and display No. 8 tributes as the series prepares for a nationally streamed event on Amazon Prime Video.

A storm forced NASCAR to cancel qualifying for the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte, setting the grid by rule and revealing the broadcast schedule for the May 24 race.

Rain‑soaked conditions at Charlotte Motor Speedway have eliminated qualifying, prompting NASCAR to set the grid by rulebook for today’s O’Reilly Series race.
Justin Allgaier will lead the field for the Charbroil 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23 after a rain‑out forced a metric‑based lineup. The 200‑lap event, broadcast on the CW Network and streamed via FUBO and NASCAR.com, will feature a deep roster of drivers and teams.
Austin Hill will drive the iconic No. 8 car for Richard Childress Racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway, stepping into a role left vacant by the late Kyle Busch. With Denny Hamlin as the odds‑on favorite and a field of mid‑range and longshot drivers, the race promises both competition and a poignant tribute.

Texas A&M University students from the Society of Automotive Engineers visited Texas Motor Speedway as guests of the Haas Factory Team, touring the garage, meeting race engineers and drivers, and watching the Andy’s Frozen Custard 340 from the pit stall. The experience blended classroom theory with real‑world motorsport dynamics, offering insights into teamwork, data analysis, and the strategic side of racing.

Qualifying metrics for the Cup, O’Reilly and Truck Series have been published, highlighting the top performers who will start the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

NASCAR’s Coca‑Cola 600 will crown a champion on May 24, 2026, with Tyler Reddick topping the championship battle ahead of a stacked field at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The 2026 schedule confirms a May event at Charlotte, with a single‑lap qualifying that builds on Taylor Gray's 2025 pole performance.

The 2026 Coca‑Cola 600 returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway for its 13th slot on the Cup Series calendar, featuring a streamlined one‑lap qualifying format that determines the starting lineup for a star‑studded field of drivers.

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.

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.

The upcoming Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway will blend a moving tribute to fallen service members with a competitive lineup featuring rising stars and veteran performers.

Chevrolet has captured the last three points races, while Ross Chastain’s 2025 Coca‑Cola 600 win adds intrigue as the 2026 edition approaches. Bookmakers list Denny Hamlin as the favorite, but a deep field of contenders reflects the competitive nature of the sport.

The 2026 season will see the O'Reilly Series travel to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the 15th race weekend of the year, where the 300‑mile Charbroil 300 will be contested in May. The event marks a key date on the schedule as teams prepare for a high‑stakes showdown on the 1.5‑mile oval.

Multiple crashes on Lap 2 at Dover Motor Speedway sent several drivers into the wall and set Ryan Preece's car ablaze, casting uncertainty over the remainder of the NASCAR All‑Star event.

The 2026 Coca-Cola 600 will feature a full grid of 39 drivers at Charlotte Motor Speedway, headlined by Katherine Legge's attempt at The Double and a roster of seasoned competitors across iconic teams.

NASCAR unveiled the lineup for the 2026 Coca‑Cola 600 on Monday afternoon, confirming a 39‑car field that blends the series’ regular drivers with three open entries.

NASCAR has released the lineup for the 2026 Coca‑Cola 600, highlighting a full charter field and the return of an oval‑only schedule at Charlotte.

The 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series rolls into Charlotte Motor Speedway this Saturday, featuring a star‑studded lineup of drivers and a packed grid of 38 entries.