Start your engines. The 66th running of the Coca-Cola 600 speeds through Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 25 at 6 p.m. Whether you’ve got tickets to NASCAR’s longest race or are looking to make the most of the sights and sounds of race weekend, there’s something for everyone.
Pro tip: The speedway is just 30 minutes north of Uptown — perfect for a speedy adventure.
Thursday, May 22
NASCAR Night at the Ballpark | 6:30 p.m. | Atrium Health Ballpark, Kannapolis | $14+ | The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers will welcome driver Ty Dillon to throw out the first pitch.
Friday, May 23
North Carolina Education Lottery 200 | 8:30 p.m. | Charlotte Motor Speedway | $0+ | The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series kicks off Memorial Day weekend with 200 miles of wheel-to-wheel action + watch drivers practice for Saturday’s BetMGM 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race.
Hairball | 10:30 p.m. | Charlotte Motor Speedway | $0 | The post-race concert will feature tributes to legendary bands like Van Halen, KISS, Queen, and Aerosmith.
Saturday, May 24
BetMGM 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race | 4:30 p.m. | Charlotte Motor Speedway | $0+ | NASCAR regulars showcase their speed in this race around the track.
Pro tip: Head to the speedway early for the Hendrick Motorsports Fan Fest, packed with driver appearances, food trucks, and family-friendly activities.
Smash Mouth | 9 p.m. | Charlotte Motor Speedway | $0+ | You’ll be “Walkin’ on the Sun” after this post-race pop-rock jam.
Sunday, May 25
Old Dominion | 3:30 p.m. | Charlotte Motor Speedway | $0+ | The multi-platinum country music group will electrify the speedway before engines rumble.
Coca Cola 600 | 6 p.m. | Charlotte Motor Speedway | $97+ | All events lead up to this — prepare for roaring engines and burning rubber to see who wins NASCAR’s 600-mile race.
Parking
Charlotte Motor Speedway is surrounded by lots with shuttle services to the entrances. Parking fees may vary by day.
