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The Coca Cola 600 roars into Concord on Memorial Day weekend
Fans lined along the stands at Charlotte Motor Speedway as cars speed by.
The 2024 Coca Cola 600 features a weekend full of speed, live music, and interactive experiences. | Photo via Charlotte Motor Speedway
It’s time for the Coca-Cola 600. NASCAR’s annual race pays tribute to the US military and fallen members of the Armed Forces.

The 65th running of the race features a full calendar of events:

Friday
  • BetMGM Speed Street — Expect a weekend of food, games, prizes, and NASCAR Trackside Live near the Avenue of Flags.
  • North Carolina Education Lottery 200 — The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series kicks off Memorial Day weekend with 200 miles of wheel-to-wheel action.
Saturday
  • EchoPark Coffee Cup Series — Join Michael Waltrip’s meet and greet session + free coffee, autographs, and a grand prize raffle for a pace car ride.
  • NASCAR Xfinity Series BetMGM 300 — NASCAR Xfinity Series regulars take on NASCAR Cup Series superstars in a 1 p.m. showcase of speed.
Sunday
  • Pre-race concert: Matchbox Twenty — Before the Coca-Cola 600, jam out to “3AM” and other hit songs from the multi-Grammy nominated band. A military appreciation performance will follow, featuring salutes to each military branch.
  • Coca Cola 600 — NASCAR’s longest race will put man and machine in a race for the finish line.
The race is scheduled to begin around 6 p.m. + will be broadcast on FOX.

Sponsored race cars on the track at in front of a banner that reads "Charlotte 4."

The annual 600-mile NASCAR Cup Series points race was first held in 1960 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Photo via Charlotte Motor Speedway

Heading to the races?
Sunday’s Coca Cola 600 race is sold out. Verified resale tickets are available starting at $121.

Tickets are still available for Friday and Saturday‘s events.

Parking
Charlotte Motor Speedway is surrounded by lots with shuttle services to the entrances. Parking fees may vary by day.

Weather conditions
Should weather cause a cancellation, Speedway Motorsports allows fans to use a ticket credit towards a future race at any of its properties, including Bristol Motor Speedway, North Wilkesboro Speedway, and Texas Motor Speedway.
Asked

What’s your favorite way to enjoy a sporting event?
A. In person
B. At home on TV
C. On the radio
D. Watch highlights later
E. Other
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Events
Friday, May 24
  • Work Zones | Friday, May 24 | 6-9 p.m. | Goodyear Arts, 301 Camp Rd., #200, Charlotte | Free | Marvel at a construction-inspired exhibition involving textile surfaces and live performances.
  • Mike Faulkenberry Presents: SLOWHAND An evening of Eric Clapton | Friday, May 24 | 8 p.m. | The Visulite Theatre, 1615 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte | $15 | Sing along to Clapton’s greatest hits + sales benefit Second Harvest Food Bank.
Saturday, May 25
  • Paddleboard Yoga | Saturday, May 25 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Lake Haigler Entrance, 2573 Lake Haigler Dr., Fort Mill | $40 | This yoga class combines mindful stretches and balance for all skill levels.
  • Dog Adoption Event with Forgotten, Now Family | Saturday, May 25 | 12-3 p.m. | Sycamore Brewing & Taproom, 2151 Hawkins St., Charlotte | Cost of purchase | Sip a drink + meet adoptable dogs needing a loving home.
  • Cupcake & Beer Pairing | Saturday, May 25 | 2-5 p.m. | Birdsong Brewing, 1016 N. Davidson St., Charlotte | $10-$15 | Enjoy a sweet treat paired with some of Birdsong’s best brews.
  • Charlotte FC vs. Philadelphia Union | Saturday, May 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium, 800 S. Mint St., Charlotte | $22-$140 | Cheer as Charlotte FC aims to score another home win.
Sunday, May 26
  • Party in the Park | Sunday, May 26 | 1-5 p.m. | The Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Rd., Charlotte | Cost of purchase | This outdoor festival will offer live music, art, savory food trucks , and more.
  • The Blumey Awards Ceremony 2024 | Sunday, May 26 | 7 p.m. | Belk Theatre, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte | $0-$30 | Enjoy live performances while celebrating the best talent in high school musical theater.
Monday, May 27
  • Memorial Day Ceremony 2024 | Monday, May 27 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Gethsemane Cemetery and Memorial Gardens, 504 W. Sugar Creek Rd., Charlotte | Free | Gold Star wife and author Krista Rystrom Emmert will speak at this tribute honoring fallen members of the US Armed Forces.
  • Memorial Day Ceremony — Fort Mill | Monday, May 27 | 10 a.m. | Unity Cemetery, 303 Tom Hall St., Fort Mill | Free | Fort Mill Mayor Guynn Savage will lead a ceremony + American Legion Post 43.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Active
  • Mecklenburg County is starting the summer with a splash. Several outdoor pools, splash pads, and beaches will open this weekend for the summer season. Indoor pools are open year-round.
Development
  • The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum now owns its land. The Town of Blowing Rock previously owned the land and leased it to the Museum. The purchase was gifted by an anonymous donor.
Real Estate
  • A home in south Charlotte sold for nearly $6 million. That’s the most expensive residential sale in April for Mecklenburg County. The home has four bedrooms, five full and three half-bathrooms, and is near Carmel Country Club. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Health
  • Novant Health’s new comprehensive lung nodule program is changing people’s lives. Low-dose CT scans detect and flag abnormal nodules in the lungs — providing a fast-track to treatment. (WCNC)
Charlottean
  • Congratulations to Kenzie Petty. The owner of eXplicit Salon in Camp North End won season 46 of “Survivor.” She’s the first Charlottean to win the survival competition. (The Charlotte Observer)
Sports
  • Charlotte is still vying to be selected to host an NFL Draft. The NFL selected Pittsburgh for the 2026 event. Green Bay will host next year. No cities have been selected beyond 2026. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Edu
  • Advance your career with USC’s professional education programs. Areas of study include: Supply chain management, grant writing, Lean Six Sigma, paralegal studies, project management, and human resource management. Bonus: Choose from in-person or online options, based on your own schedule. Learn more.*
Listen
  • It’s time to grade the NFL Draft for the Panthers. How is the 2021 class shaping up on the field? Follow the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
    Home
    • Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
     
    Outdoors

    🚤 Hello, Boaty McBoatface

    Plan a boat trip around Charlotte
    A boat carrying an American flag atop a body of water with a jet ski in the background.
    Per NC law, valid boaters licenses are required if you were born after Jan. 1, 1988. | Photo by CLTtoday
    The Charlotte region has several bodies of water perfect for a boat day — without owning the equipment.

    Lake Norman
    • Carolina Boat Rentals — The company provides captained tours + waverunner rentals. Price starts at $160.
    • Lake Norman CS Rentals — Rent a boat or waverunner for four, six hours, or up to five days. Prices range from $200 to $2,400.
    Lake Wylie
    • Lake Wylie Boat Rentals — Enjoy a pontoon with 10 of your friends and family. Prices start at $300 + includes fuel.
    • Boat Rental USA — Take a pontoon ride or get the blood pumping with a ski boat. Prices start at $105.
    Mountain Island Lake
    Pro tip: Boat renters must have a Boater’s License, per NC law.
    Answered

    On Thursday, we asked “What sustainability project matters most to you?”
    A crowd of people gather in an outside pavilion with trees and a tall square building in the background.

    The Charlotte Sustainability Summit debuted in 2018 and was produced by Sustain Charlotte and UNC Charlotte’s Sustainability program.

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    Photo by Grant Baldwin Photography

    When reporting on the upcoming Charlotte Sustainability Summit, you voiced preserving natural land was most important:

    50% — preserving natural land + conservation
    40% — keeping local water supply clean
    10% — preventing air pollution
    6AM City In-house
     
    The Wrap
     
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    Today’s edition by:
    Maria
    From the editor
    Recently, editor Jack and I went to Urban District Market in NoDa and we were blown away by the layout, the food, and the generosity of everyone there. Pro tip: Before you leave, get some cotton candy.
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