The Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway stands as one of NASCAR’s ultimate endurance battles—a 600-mile race made up of 400 laps around the 1.5-mile quad-oval. As the sport’s longest race, it’s a true test of resilience, strategy, and adaptability.
Traditionally held over Memorial Day weekend, the race begins in the daylight and races deep into the night, forcing teams to adjust to dramatic shifts in temperature and track conditions as the sun sets and the lights come on.
Unique among Cup Series events, the Coca-Cola 600 is split into four 100-lap stages—offering a rare chance for drivers to rake in as many as 70 points if they manage a clean sweep. It’s a format that rewards both pace and consistency.
Nicknamed “America’s Home for Racing,” Charlotte Motor Speedway features 24 degrees of banking in the corners and 5 degrees on the straights, making for high-speed, edge-of-your-seat action at every turn.
This Sunday at 6 p.m. ET, the green flag drops on the 66th running of this iconic event. Over the years, the Coke 600 has grown into a crown jewel on the NASCAR calendar—its prestige now standing shoulder to shoulder with the likes of the Indianapolis 500.
With a stacked field of talented drivers and a race that shifts as the skies darken, the Coca-Cola 600 continues to embody the spirit of Memorial Day weekend—steeped in tradition, grit, and the relentless pursuit of glory.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about Coca-Cola 600, including TV Channel, streaming options, radio station and starting grid.
What time does the NASCAR race start today?
- Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway (1.5-mile road course) in Concord, North Carolina
- Date: Sunday, May 25
- Time: 6:00 p.m. ET or 3:00 p.m. PT
- Length: 400 laps, 600 miles | Stages: 100 laps, 200 laps, 300 laps, 400 laps.
The Coca-Cola 600 race is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 25. The race will be held at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.
What channel is NASCAR on today?
The Coca-Cola 600 is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Amazon Prime.
NASCAR radio station for Coca-Cola 600
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NASCAR point standings 2025
Below are the updated standings ahead of NASCAR at Charlotte.
| Rank | Driver | Points |
| 1 | Kyle Larson | 469 |
| 2 | William Byron | 434 |
| 3 | Christopher Bell | 384 |
| 4 | Chase Elliott | 378 |
| 5 | Ryan Blaney | 362 |
| 6 | Tyler Reddick | 357 |
| 7 | Denny Hamlin | 346 |
| 8 | Alex Bowman | 325 |
| 9 | Joey Logano | 318 |
| 10 | Bubba Wallace | 310 |
Coca-Cola 600 starting lineup 2025
| Starting pos. | Driver | Car No. | Team |
| 1 | Chase Briscoe | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2 | Kyle Larson | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 3 | William Byron | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 4 | Chris Buescher | 17 | Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing |
| 5 | AJ Allmendinger | 16 | Kaulig Racing |
| 6 | John Hunter Nemecheck | 42 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 7 | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 8 | Noah Gragson | 4 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 9 | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 10 | Christopher Bell | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 11 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | HYAK Motorsports |
| 12 | Tyler Reddick | 45 | 23XI Racing |
| 13 | Justin Haley | 7 | Spire Motorsports |
| 14 | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske |
| 15 | Michael McDowell | 71 | Spire Motorsports |
| 16 | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske |
| 17 | Jimmie Johnson | 84 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 18 | Josh Berry | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing |
| 19 | Ty Dillon | 10 | Kaulig Racing |
| 20 | Denny Hamlin | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 21 | Ryan Blaney | 12 | Team Penske |
| 22 | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 23 | Zane Smith | 38 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 24 | Kyle Busch | 8 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 25 | Daniel Suarez | 99 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 26 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 27 | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 28 | Ryan Preece | 60 | RFK Racing |
| 29 | Cole Custer | 41 | Haas Factory Team |
| 30 | Shane Van Gisbergen | 88 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 31 | Riley Herbst | 35 | 23XI Racing |
| 32 | Bubba Wallace | 23 | 23XI Racing |
| 33 | Connor Zilisch | 87 | Trackhouse Raking |
| 34 | Todd Gilliland | 34 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 35 | Brad Keselowski | 6 | Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing |
| 36 | Cody Ware | 51 | Rick Ware Racing |
| 37 | Derek Kraus | 44 | NY Racing Team |
| 38 | Josh Bilicki | 66 | Garage 66 |
| 39 | Carson Hocevar | 77 | Spire Motorsports |
| 40 | Ross Chastain | 1 | Trackhouse Racing |
NASCAR Cup Series schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| May 25 | Coca-Cola 600 | Charlotte Motor Speedway | 6 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 1 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Nashville | Nashville Superspeedway | 7 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 8 | Firekeepers Casino 400 | Michigan International Speedway | 2 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 15 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Mexico City | Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez | 3 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 22 | NASCAR Cup Series Race at Pocono | Pocono Raceway | 2 p.m. | Prime |
| Jun. 28 | Quaker State 400 | Atlanta Motor Speedway | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 6 | Grant Park 165 | Chicago Street Race | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 13 | Toyota/Save Mart 350 | Sonoma Raceway | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 20 | Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 | Dover Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Jul. 27 | Brickyard 400 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Aug. 3 | Iowa Corn 350 | Iowa Speedway | 3:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 10 | Go Bowling at The Glen | Watkins Glen International | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 16 | Cook Out 400 | Richmond Raceway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Aug. 23 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 | Daytona International Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
NASCAR Cup Series playoff race schedule 2025
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Race | Track | Time | TV/Winner |
| Aug. 31 | Southern 500 | Darlington Raceway | 6 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 7 | Enjoy Illinois 300 | World Wide Technology Raceway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 13 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | Bristol Motor Speedway | 7:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 21 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at New Hampshire | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | 2 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Sep. 28 | Hollywood Casino 400 | Kansas Speedway | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 5 | Bank of America ROVAL 400 | Road Course | 3 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 12 | South Point 400 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway | 5:30 p.m. | USA, Fubo |
| Oct. 19 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Talladega | Talladega Superspeedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Oct. 26 | NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Martinsville | Martinsville Speedway | 2 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| Nov. 2 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship | Phoenix Raceway | 3 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
