
NASCAR prepares for Coca-Cola 600 amid grief after Kyle Busch’s death
The racing community mourns Kyle Busch as the Coca-Cola 600 approaches, with drivers, officials and fans reflecting on his legacy while preparing for the scheduled event.
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The racing community mourns Kyle Busch as the Coca-Cola 600 approaches, with drivers, officials and fans reflecting on his legacy while preparing for the scheduled event.

The May 24 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway will be remembered not only for its on‑track action but also for the recent passing of veteran driver Kyle Busch, shaping fan sentiment and betting strategies.

Tyler Reddick will lead the 2026 Coca‑Cola 600 after claiming pole position, with Ty Gibbs alongside him. Qualifying was canceled due to inclement weather, and a host of notable drivers will start 20th or worse.

The racing community honors Kyle Busch’s legacy as drivers gear up for Sunday’s Coca‑Cola 600, a race that will feature tributes, a black No. 8 decal on every car and a pole‑position start by Tyler Reddick.

The death of Kyle Busch has left the NASCAR community reeling, yet the series will move forward with tributes, emotional reflections, and a full slate of competitors at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
On a single spring day in 2026, Katherine Legge will switch between the Indy 500 and the Coca‑Cola 600, hoping to make history.

The 2026 Coca‑Cola 600 will honor the late Kyle Busch while featuring Austin Hill’s debut in the No. 33 car, Tyler Reddick’s pole start, and a Prime Video broadcast with a seasoned commentary team.
Katherine Legge, a veteran of both IndyCar and sports‑car competition, is set to tackle the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca‑Cola 600 on May 26, a feat achieved by only five drivers before her. With rain predicted for both events, the logistics of moving between Indiana and North Carolina add another layer of complexity to her ambitious schedule.

Tyler Reddick will lead the field at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, with Amazon Prime Video delivering the Coca‑Cola 600 to viewers across the United States.
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 sudden passing of Kyle Busch before the Coca-Cola 600 prompts tributes, a car retirement, and a unique double‑header effort by Katherine Legge.

The longest NASCAR race will start at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, with the lineup determined after Saturday’s rain‑out, featuring a mix of familiar contenders and a somber tribute to the late Kyle Busch.

Katherine Legge, 45, is set to make history by racing in the Indy 500 and the Coca‑Cola 600 on the same day, starting 37th in the Cup Series and supported by e.l.f. Cosmetics.
Katherine Legge, 45, is set to race in the Indy 500 and the Coca‑Cola 600 on May 26, backed by e.l.f. Cosmetics and entered in a Chevrolet for HMD Motorsports. Rain is forecast for both events, and she will start 37th after qualifying was washed out.

The Coca‑Cola 600 will unfold under a fading sky at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course, featuring a reshuffled lineup and a poignant tribute to the late Kyle Busch.

The 2026 Coca‑Cola 600 brings nine different winners in nine races, highlighting parity in the Cup Series. Tyler Reddick leads in average finish, while Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott dominate on 1.5‑mile tracks. William Byron leads 40% of laps at Charlotte, Kyle Larson battles a 36‑race winless streak, and Katherine Legge aims for a historic Indianapolis 500‑Coca‑Cola 600 double.

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.

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.