Coca-Cola 600

Event Name	Coca-Cola 600
Location	Concord, North Carolina
Capacity	95,000
Owner	Speedway Motorsports
Operator	Greg Walter
Opened	1960
Major events	NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, IMSA Ford Mustang Challenge

The Coca-Cola 600 is one of the biggest events on the NASCAR calendar. It is a part of the prestigious “Crown Jewel” races of NASCAR and the only race that runs for 600 miles and has four stages. The Coca-Cola 600 is an event every NASCAR driver wishes to conquer. The event is a test of their will-power and stamina as it extends more than any other race in NASCAR. The Coca-Cola 600 is as beautiful as it is tiring however, the 600-mile spectacle of a race transitions vividly from afternoon to dusk.

The Coca-Cola 600 will be held at the end of NASCAR's May schedule. It will be preceded by the NASCAR All-Star races which are an opportunity for the drivers to showcase their talent at the North Wilkesboro Speedway. These races will remain as feature races and would not award any championship or playoffs points to the drivers. The Coca-Cola 600 has been a premier event in NASCAR attracting one of the largest crowds in motorsports. It will be held during the same weekend as the IndyCar Indy 500 and the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, giving it more importance on an international level for NASCAR.

Coca-Cola 600's history

Unlike many other races on the NASCAR calendar, the Coca-Cola 600 has remained a 600 mile race throughout its history, never once changing its duration. It started off as the World 600 event, a race NASCAR introduced on the Memorial Day weekend to compete with the Indianapolis 500.

The races never went head to head until 1974 and were held on different days usually. This led to many drivers attempting to run both races, this continued even after the races were scheduled on Sunday although to a lesser degree. Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing won the Coca-Cola 600 race in the 2024 season of the Cup Series.

Coca-Cola 600 2025 schedule

The Coca-Cola 600 will be held on the Memorial Day weekend from Friday 23rd May to Sunday 25th May, as per NASCAR's official website. It will be a 600 mile race divided over four stages. The first three stages will be divided into 100 laps each for a total of 400 laps during the race. The final stage of the race will be 200 laps long. The race is scheduled to be held from 6:00 PM, Eastern Time on Sunday, 25th May. The qualifying sessions for the race will be held on Saturday, 2th May from 5:50 PM Eastern Time.

Coca-Cola 600 2025 venue

The Coca-Cola 600 will be held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, United States. The track has a history of over the top incidents even before it started hosting races. Iconically, the Charlotte Motor Speedway’s construction could be completed only when the track’s sponsor Turner threatened the paving subcontractor with a shotgun, as per NASCAR's official website.

The track is a 1.5 mile speedway and it features a banking of 24 degrees during the turns. Parabolic reflectors are installed to prevent the drivers from facing glare as the track goes through its transition into the dusk. The record for the fastest lap at the Speedway is held by Jimmie Johnson who set a time of 0:28.598 in his Chevrolet SS during the 2017 Coca-Cola 600.

Drivers with the most wins in the Coca-Cola 600

The Coca-Cola 600 is a race which requires the most amount of commitment from the driver. Darrell Waltrip is the ultimate victor in the event with a tally of five victories. He is followed by Jimmie Johnson who has four victories in the Coca-Cola 600. Hendrick Motorsports have established their dominance at the track like the other events, with 12 wins throughout the history. Chevy is the most successful manufacturer at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, as their cars have won the race 25 times with different drivers, as of February 2025.

Where to watch the Coca-Cola 600 2025?

According to NASCAR's official website, the broadcast of the race will be handled by Amazon Prime Video. On the other hand, the radio coverage will be handed over to PRN and SiriusXM.

Coca-Cola 600 2025 start times in different time zones