All articles tagged with #charlotte motor speedway
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Nascar
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.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NASCAR.com
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Tennessean
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
AJ Allmendinger won the elimination race at The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway, spoiling NASCAR's playoffs and securing his first win in NASCAR's top series since 2021. Allmendinger, who led 46 laps for Kaulig Racing, became emotional after the victory and dedicated the checkered flag to his newborn son. His win eliminated Kyle Busch from the playoffs, while Ross Chastain, Brad Keselowski, and Bubba Wallace were also eliminated. The remaining eight drivers advancing to the next round include William Byron, Ryan Blaney, Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell, Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Larson, and Chris Buescher. The next race in the playoffs will be held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PennLive
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin has called for fellow driver Chase Elliott to be suspended after a crash during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hamlin accused Elliott of causing the accident, which took both drivers out of the race, and said he "shouldn't be racing next week". Elliott denied any wrongdoing and blamed Hamlin for the crash. NASCAR is investigating the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by RACER
Ryan Blaney followed the example of his Team Penske teammate Josef Newgarden by celebrating his Coca-Cola 600 win at Charlotte Motor Speedway by going into the grandstands to interact with fans. Blaney, who won his first crown jewel race, said he was inspired by Newgarden's celebration after winning the Indianapolis 500 the previous day. Blaney's victory was also a weekend sweep for Team Penske, which won both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Ryan Blaney won the Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR's longest race of the season, after a rain delay postponed it from Sunday. The Team Penske driver's victory ended his 59-race winless streak. William Byron finished second, and Martin Truex Jr. was third. The race had 16 cautions and 31 lead changes. Alex Bowman finished 12th in his return to competition after a fractured vertebra, while Jimmie Johnson finished last.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NASCAR on NBC Sports
The Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway was postponed due to rain and rescheduled for Monday, along with the Xfinity Series race. The Cup race is set to start at 3 p.m. ET, while the Xfinity race will start at 11 a.m. ET. William Byron will start the Cup race from the pole position. RFK Racing has partnered with BlueForge Alliance to showcase careers related to the U.S. Navy's Submarine Industrial Base program and will sponsor Brad Keselowski and Chris Buescher in 10 Cup Series races this year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NASCAR on NBC Sports
NASCAR's Xfinity Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway has been rescheduled for an 11 a.m. start on Monday, while the Coca-Cola 600 Cup Series race will start at 3 p.m. after being postponed due to rain. William Byron will start the Cup race from the pole position. Justin Haley will replace Kyle Busch in the No. 10 Kaulig Racing car for the Xfinity race, while Brad Keselowski's RFK Racing has entered a partnership with BlueForge Alliance to showcase careers related to the U.S. Navy's Submarine Industrial Base program.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
The Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway has been postponed until Monday afternoon due to heavy rain. The race will now be part of a Memorial Day double-header, with the Xfinity Series race scheduled to start at 11 a.m. ET and the Coca-Cola 600 at 3 p.m. ET. This is the first time since 2009 that the race has been postponed to Memorial Day afternoon due to weather. William Byron is on the pole, and defending champion Denny Hamlin starts fourth. Television coverage will be on Fox.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MassLive.com
The Coca Cola 600, the longest race on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, will take place at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday. The race will start at 6 p.m. EST and will air on FOX. Viewers can also watch the race via live stream options such as FOX Sports, Sling, or fuboTV. Meanwhile, Takuma Sato led a strong showing from the Chip Ganassi Racing quartet in final practice for the Indianapolis 500 on Friday, while Graham Rahal and Katherine Legge worked feverishly to get up to speed before race day.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Sports
The NASCAR Cup Series shifts to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca-Cola 600, the longest mileage race on the calendar. Hendrick Motorsports, located down the street from the speedway, comes in as the team to beat, having won five of the 13 races this season. Due to rain, the front row for the race will see William Byron on pole alongside Kevin Harvick. Hendrick Motorsports' Kyle Larson and William Byron enter the race among the favorites. The forecast calls for cool temperatures and rain all weekend.