By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service
On a tripleheader NASCAR weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the big news is clearly “The Double.”
For the second straight year, Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson will attempt to run both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte.
LAKEVILLE, CT (21 MAY 2025) – When the Trans Am Memorial Day Classic returns to Lime Rock Park this weekend, it won’t just bring the thunder of American muscle. It will celebrate legacy, innovation and heart through a weekend full of racing that is sure to create countless special moments.
At the center of it all is Andy Lally, who returns to his home track in a new role as Grand Marshal and President of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli. Lally, whose racing career began at Lime Rock 33 years ago, now comes full circle.
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 21, 2025) – While NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson is attempting “The Double” this weekend, traveling between Indianapolis and Charlotte to race for 1,100 miles in one day, his charitable foundation is working on a double of its own – this time with Team Chevy drivers across both NASCAR and INDYCAR. The Kyle Larson Foundation announced today that it will once again partner with Chevrolet and Pristine Auction, and with the generous donation of race shields from 48 Team Chevy drivers from the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and INDYCAR, will raise funds for the Philadelphia-based Urban Youth Racing School. Each shield will be autographed by both Larson and the respective Team Chevy driver. (more…)
NASCAR Cup Series
Next Race: Coca-Cola 600
The Place: Charlotte Motor Speedway
Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Sunday, May 25
The Time: 6 p.m. ET
The Purse: $13,651,450
TV: Amazon Prime, 5 p.m. ET
Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 600 miles (400 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 100),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 200), Stage 3 (Ends on Lap 300),
Final Stage (Ends on Lap 400)
New York, NY (May 21, 2025) – Today, New York Racing Team announced a partnership with Fanatics Sportsbook to become the primary sponsor of the team’s No. 44 Chevrolet, driven by star driver J.J. Yeley for two of the NASCAR Cup Series’ most prestigious races – the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway and the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway.
WHAT: Rick Ware Racing’s Cavalcade of Motorsports at RWR FanFest – Friday, May 23 Beginning at 9:30 AM EDT
● Driver and rider interview opportunities (NASCAR, NHRA and American Flat Track)
● Fire up of 12,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragster
● Racecars and motorcycles on display
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—For Kurt Busch, waiting for the announcement of the 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class felt like race day.
That was before his name was called as a member of the class, joining Harry Gant as a Modern Era choice.
Modified superstar Ray Hendrick earned election to the 2026 class on the Pioneer Ballot, and promoter extraordinaire H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler was recognized as the recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.
WELCOME, North Carolina (Tuesday, May 20, 2025) – Richard Childress Racing, Bass Pro Shops and Winchester Ammunition are partnering together to honor and remember our nation’s fallen heroes by running a special patriotic-themed No. 3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Ammunition Chevrolet in this year’s Coca-Cola 600. Austin Dillon, the 2017 Coca-Cola 600 race winner, will pilot the car during the NASCAR Cup Series’ longest and most patriotic race of the season, held annually over Memorial Day weekend.
CONCORD, N.C. (May 20, 2025) – For more than six decades, the Coca-Cola 600 has delivered unforgettable moments, thrilling finishes and defining performances that have cemented NASCAR’s toughest race as one of the sport’s crown jewel events. From dramatic lead changes to historic victories, the Coca-Cola 600 continues to captivate fans with its unique blend of endurance, speed and strategy.
