Coca-Cola 600 Returns as NASCAR Crown Jewel

The 66th annual Coca-Cola 600, regarded as one of NASCAR’s crown jewel events, will be held at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2025, serving as the 13th points-paying race of the season. The 600-mile, 400-lap race features Kyle Larson as the betting favorite, joined by top contenders Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick, and William Byron. Defending champion Christopher Bell seeks to repeat his win in a season notable for its competitive balance, with only three drivers holding multiple victories so far. The weekend includes Cup, Xfinity, and Truck series races, pit crew competitions, and various fan events, all interwoven with Memorial Day tributes. The main event will be broadcast at 6 p.m. ET with mostly favorable weather expected. Off-track, former football player Brandon Chapman’s success as a pit crew member continues to draw attention.