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Daniel Suárez won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte, giving Spire Motorsports a second win this season in a race that honored Kyle Busch; a late strategy call plus rain sealed the victory as rivals like Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin were unable to catch up, and several drivers faced crashes that reshaped the playoff picture as the series heads to Nashville.
Daniel Suárez and Spire Motorsports won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte with a bold two-tire call by crew chief Ryan Sparks, sending the trophy back to Kyle Busch Motorsports and highlighting Spire’s KBM ties in the wake of Kyle Busch’s passing.
Layne Riggs wins the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series NC Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with post-race inspection confirming no issues on the #34 truck, solidifying the victory.
Jesse Love criticized NASCAR Race Control for how they handled the weather-delayed NASCAR O'Reilly Charlotte race, saying they were 'running out the clock' under caution and ended the event after Stage 2 amid rain, fog and an oil slick. Ross Chastain won, with Austin Hill second and Love third. Love stressed anger but also empathy for those affected and suggested some issues are bigger than winning a trophy.
Daniel Suárez recalls how Kyle Busch mentored him during his 2015 rookie season and provided weekly guidance; Busch's May 2026 death shocked Suárez, who hints at honoring the legend this weekend at Charlotte.
Ross Chastain drove to a rain-shortened victory in the Charbroil 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, his first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win since 2019 and his first at Charlotte. The race was halted after Lap 91 due to rain, with Jesse Love finishing runner-up and Austin Hill third as drivers navigated a slippery, oil-slick track amid multiple cautions. The win came as the sport faced the backdrop of Kyle Busch's death earlier in the week.
NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell paid tribute to Kyle Busch at a Charlotte press conference, calling Busch “an American badass” and saying NASCAR will honor his legacy while supporting his family. He recalled Busch’s fierce competitiveness, noted his 234 NASCAR wins across Truck, Xfinity, and Cup, and mentioned the possibility of Busch’s Hall of Fame consideration in 2027. A postponement of the Coca‑Cola 600 was briefly discussed, but the race will be run in Busch’s memory as condolences were offered to his wife, children, and family.
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Charlotte for the Coca-Cola 600, the season’s second crown jewel and a four-stage race that amplifies stage-point opportunities. Hendrick Motorsports’ lineup—Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, William Byron and Alex Bowman—looks to finally punch a trophy-worthy performance here after near-misses, while the Truck Series and the NASCAR O’Reilly Series also compete at Charlotte. The Cup race is Sunday at 6:00 p.m. ET on Prime Video, with practice and qualifying sessions scheduled across Friday and Saturday on FS1 and Prime Video.
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a severe illness and will miss the Cup race at Charlotte Motor Speedway; his family asked for privacy as he undergoes treatment. Busch had previously sought medical aid after the May 10 Watkins Glen race, and Austin Hill will drive the No. 8 for the Coca-Cola 600 as Busch focuses on recovery, with RCR prioritizing his health.
The 2025 Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval weekend features a series of NASCAR races including the Bank of America ROVAL 400 on October 5, the Blue Cross NC 250 on October 4, and a Truck Series playoff race on October 3, with events scheduled across the weekend.
Humpy Wheeler, a visionary NASCAR promoter known for transforming Charlotte Motor Speedway with innovative pre-race shows and night racing, has died at age 86. His creative efforts helped elevate NASCAR's profile and set new standards for race track entertainment, earning him the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.
The Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway was halted due to rain and lightning after 249 of 400 laps, with Christopher Bell declared the winner as NASCAR couldn't dry the track in time for a reasonable resumption.
The Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR's longest race, will take place at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET, broadcast on Fox. Kyle Larson will attempt the Indianapolis-Charlotte double, racing in both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Defending race winner Ryan Blaney and other top drivers will compete in the 400-lap, 600-mile endurance race.
Chase Elliott won his first NASCAR Xfinity Series race since 2016 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, holding off Brandon Jones and benefiting from a strategic tire change. This victory, his sixth in the series, also provided valuable track experience ahead of the Coca-Cola 600.
Ford is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Mustang by unveiling a special edition of the iconic car at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. The 2025 Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary package will feature classic design elements, exclusive badges, and a new grille with a mesh design. It will be available in limited quantities, with just 1,965 units being manufactured as a nod to the car's first official model year, and will be offered in classic Wimbledon White, modern Race Red, and Vapor Blue colors. The special edition will be available for order this summer and is expected to reach dealerships in the fourth quarter of this year.