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Rain forced the cancellation of qualifying and a postponement of the Truck race, reshaping the lineup for the Coca‑Cola 600, with Tyler Reddick leading a full‑field restart
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 forced a double postponement of the NASCAR Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, reshaping the lineup and setting the stage for Corey Day to replace Kyle Busch in the No. 7 Chevrolet.
Five wins in the first ten races put Tyler Reddick at the forefront of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, a feat rare in modern history. His resurgence follows personal challenges, while a new points format and aggressive teammate Denny Hamlin add layers of complexity to his title chase.
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.
A sudden shower over Concord, North Carolina, led NASCAR to set the starting lineup for the Truck Series race by the rule book, positioning Corey Day on pole and leaving Caleb Costner on the sidelines.
NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck Series will run the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 22, marking the first scheduled Truck Series race at the track since the tragic loss of Kyle Busch. The date and format have been retained despite the series’ recent bereavement. The race will showcase a blend of veteran Cup competitors and up‑and‑coming talent, and will be aired on FS1 with streaming on FUBO, NASCAR.com and SiriusXM.
NASCAR’s CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will see a notable absence this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where veteran Kyle Busch will not take the wheel of the No. 7 Chevrolet after being hospitalized with a severe illness. Corey Day steps in, while a diverse field of talent including series leader Kaden Honeycutt, Connor Zilisch, Ross Chastain, and Shane van Gisbergen prepare for the race.
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.
Shane van Gisbergen’s recent third‑place finish at Watkins Glen has earned him a new opportunity in the No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, while Ricky Stenhouse Jr. steps into the No. 4 truck for the upcoming race.
Carson Hocevar’s limited Truck Series schedule continues, with Connor Zilisch taking his place at Charlotte and Hocevar set to resume at Nashville next weekend.
The 2026 season will see the Truck Series debut a new qualifying format at Charlotte, with notable drivers such as Gio Ruggiero, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Shane Van Gisbergen among those entered.
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.
Connor Zilisch captured second place in his inaugural Craftsman Truck Series race at Watkins Glen, while teammate Shane van Gisbergen prepares to take over the No. 71 Chevrolet at Charlotte, a program that Spire Motorsports says will be limited to this weekend.
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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.
NASCAR’s Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway will take place Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET, spotlighting a revamped playoff structure, the In‑Season Challenge and a competitive field of drivers.
Kevin Harvick’s recent predictions highlight Denny Hamlin as a favorite, while Kaitlyn Vincie backs Ryan Blaney and Mamba Smith opts for Chase Briscoe, each driver poised to influence the playoff race at Charlotte.
With Carson Hocevar focusing on the upcoming Coca‑Cola 600, Spire Motorsports taps Connor Zilisch for the No. 77 truck while Shane van Gisbergen takes the wheel of the No. 71 entry. Kyle Busch is also slated to run his usual No. 7 truck.
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 NASCAR Truck Series will race at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the North Carolina Education Lottery 200, featuring early odds, recent wins and a roster of drivers poised for competition.
Spire Motorsports replaces Carson Hocevar with 19‑year‑old Connor Zilisch for the upcoming Truck Series race at Charlotte, while Hocevar shifts his focus to the demanding Coca‑Cola 600.