SCHEDULE

Check out the schedule and plan your trip to the 2026 Bank of Coca-Cola 600. Please note that three racing series are part of the race weekend:

Friday – May 22, 2026

• 2:00 p.m. – Fan Assistance Trams Running Perimeter Road
• 2:00 p.m. – Fan Assistance ADA Golf Carts Running
• 3:00–8:00 p.m. – Speed Street Hours (Including Atrium Health Play Zone)
• 3:30 p.m. – Spectator Gate 5A Open
• 3:30 p.m. – Winners Circle Lounge & Champions Pavilion Opens
• 3:30–4:20 p.m. – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Practice
• 4:35–5:30 p.m. – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Qualifying
• 5:30 p.m. – Spectator Gates 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11 Open
• 7:30 p.m. – NC Education Lottery 200 – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
• 9:45–10:00 p.m. – Jayco Camper Party Kick-Off With Jose Castillo (Speed Street Stage)
• 10:00–11:30 p.m. – Hairball Concert (Speed Street Stage)

Saturday – May 23, 2026

• 10:30 a.m. – Fan Assistance Trams Running Perimeter Road
• 10:30 a.m. – Fan Assistance ADA Golf Carts Running
• 11:00 a.m. – Spectator Gate 5A Open
• 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. – Speed Street Hours (Including Atrium Health Play Zone)
• 11:00–11:50 a.m. – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Practice
• 12:05–1:00 p.m. – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Qualifying
• 1:30–2:30 p.m. – NASCAR Cup Series Practice
• 2:40–3:30 p.m. – NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying
• 3:00 p.m. – Spectator Gates 2, 3, 4, 5A, 7, 10, 11 Open
• 3:00 p.m. – Winners Circle Lounge & Champions Pavilion Opens
• 5:00 p.m. – Charbroil 300 – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
• 8:45–10:30 p.m. – 38 Special Concert (Speed Street Stage – Fan Zone)

Sunday – May 24, 2026

• 9:30 a.m. – Fan Assistance Trams Running Perimeter Road
• 9:30 a.m. – Fan Assistance ADA Golf Carts Running
• 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. – Speed Street Hours (Including Atrium Health Kid Zone)
• 12:00–1:00 p.m. – Trackside Live With Kenny Wallace & John Roberts (Speed Street Stage)
• 2:30 p.m. – Spectator Gates And Suite Level Open: Gates 2, 3, 4, 5A, 5B, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11
• 2:30 p.m. – Winners Circle Lounge & Champions Pavilion Opens
• 3:30–4:30 p.m. – Brad Paisley Concert (Frontstretch Pre-Race Stage)
• 4:30 p.m. – Military Appreciation Show (Pre-Race Stage)
• 5:25 p.m. – NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions
• 6:00 p.m. – Coca-Cola 600 – NASCAR Cup Series

About the NASCAR Cup Series

The NASCAR Cup Series is the top level of stock car racing in the United States. It features the most experienced drivers and best-funded teams, with a schedule of about 36 races across a variety of tracks, including superspeedways, road courses, and short tracks. The season ends with a playoff format involving 16 drivers, culminating in a four-driver championship race. Iconic events like the Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600 are part of the Cup calendar, and the series is known for its intense competition and large fan base.

About the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series

The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series is NASCAR’s second-tier stock car racing series, positioned just below the premier Cup Series. It’s often viewed as a development league, helping up-and-coming drivers hone their skills before moving up–or offering a successful full-time arena for seasoned drivers.

About the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series 

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is America’s top national pickup-truck stock‑car series, now in its 31st season. It races powerful, purpose-built trucks across ovals and road courses, offering a unique blend of speed, strategy, and close‑quarters competition. Positioned below the Cup and Xfinity Series, the Truck Series is a proving ground where rising stars make their mark, veterans sharpen their craft, and fans enjoy some of NASCAR’s most intense, grassroots-style racing.