NASCAR’s Coca‑Cola 600 Returns to Charlotte with New Lineup and Broadcast Twist
Tyler Reddick grabs the pole as Austin Hill makes his debut in the iconic No. 33 car for the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte.
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Tyler Reddick grabs the pole as Austin Hill makes his debut in the iconic No. 33 car for the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte.
With qualifying washed out by rain, the lineup for the Coca‑Cola 600 is set, featuring Tyler Reddick on pole and Austin Hill replacing Kyle Busch, as the sport prepares a series of tributes before the race airs on Amazon Prime Video.

The 2026 Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway will be streamed on Prime Video and serve as a tribute to the late Kyle Busch, featuring a revised lineup and a broadcast team of Adam Alexander, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte.

The NASCAR community is in mourning after the tragic loss of two‑time champion Kyle Busch, a driver whose impact stretched far beyond the track. This weekend’s Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway promises to be a somber affair, yet it also serves as a focal point for fantasy strategists seeking edge.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. led the speed charts in a rain‑soaked practice that was interrupted by a red flag for a flat tire on Austin Dillon's car, with several drivers offering support before the action resumed.

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.
With the death of Kyle Busch still fresh, NASCAR heads to Charlotte for the Charbroil 300, a race that will shape the playoff picture and test the series under challenging conditions.

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.
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.

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 announced that eero will become the entitlement partner for the 2026 Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway, renaming it the eero 400 and integrating the brand into a broader summer festival of racing and entertainment.

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 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.

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.

Despite finishing 25th in the 2025 regular‑season standings, Shane van Gisbergen could still qualify for the 2026 playoffs under the revised points format, which awards bonus points for wins. His four regular‑season victories have placed him in the provisional 16th spot, though oval performance remains a challenge. The upcoming Coca‑Cola 600 will be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video.

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 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.

NASCAR has updated the unofficial results of the All‑Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway, moving Noah Gragson to 11th and Brad Keselowski to 10th. The change does not affect points, and 2026 will be the first year Dover does not host a points‑counting race, with the Coca‑Cola 600 set to debut on Amazon Prime Video.