Inception: 1960
Location: Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina
Driver With Most Wins: Darrell Waltrip
Team With Most Wins: Hendrick Motorsports
Series: NASCAR Cup
When it comes to NASCAR racing, the
Charlotte Motor Speedway
is one of the most popular tracks on the racing circuit, and as one of the oldest races in NASCAR, the Coca Cola 600 has become a must-attend annual event for many loyal NASCAR fans. The race was originally known as the World 600 until 1985 when it became the Coca Cola World 600. The Coca Cola 600 is a unique race that is run predominantly at night under track lights, making it a bit more challenging for drivers. The race has become a Memorial weekend celebration with thousands of NASCAR fans descending on Charlotte for the weekend events. The race draws the best professional drivers from around the world, all vying to win one of the most coveted races on the NASCAR circuit. When you're looking for a great family-friendly Memorial Dayweekend event, get your tickets for the Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway from StubHub.
The Charlotte Motor Speedway is a 1.5-mile oval track with a seating capacity of up to 84,000 spectators and 57 suites for special guests. Set on 2,000 acres, the Speedway features a front stretch that is 1,980 feet long and a backstretch of 1,500 feet. The track also includes 5-degree banking on the straightaways and 24-degree banking in the corners. The Charlotte Motor Speedway is legendary on the NASCAR circuit and includes race team shops where you can learn about the history of NASCAR racing and see the race teams preparing their cars for the race.
Make your plans to see the Coca Cola 600 race in person on May 24, 2020. The race returns annually around Memorial Day Weekend.
Walking into the Charlotte Motor Speedway is like stepping back in time. Originally run in 1960, the speedway has seen some of the best drivers in history, including legends like Bobby Allison, David Pearson, Darryl Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt to name a few. This is a race that you must see in person in order to get a real understanding of NASCAR racing history. Add to that the excitement of a Memorial Day celebration and this becomes an event not to be missed. With thousands of cheering fans attending the Coca Cola 600, you might just meet some new friends along the way.
Known for being one of the longest races run in NASCAR history, the 2019 Coca Cola 600 took 4 hours, 50 minutes and 9 seconds to complete due to a number of caution flags during the race. The race was ultimately won by Martin Truex, Jr, beating Joey Logano by 0.330 seconds. The average speed in the race was 124.074 mph and there were 16 caution flags with 80 laps being run under caution. The 2019 Coca Cola race also included 30 lead changes among 11 different drivers. The remaining top 10 finishers in the race included Kyle Busch(3rd), Chase Elliott(4th), Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.(5th), Chris Buescher(6th), Alex Bowman(7th), Jimmie Johnson(8th), William Byron(9th) and Kevin Harvick(10th).
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