After an action-packed All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway — throwback vibes, short-track tempers, and everything in between — NASCAR now rolls into Charlotte Motor Speedway for one of the biggest weekends of the year.
It’s time for the Coca-Cola 600 and what many call the greatest day in racing.
Of course, the big storyline heading into Sunday is Kyle Larson pulling double duty again — trying to pull off The Double with the Indianapolis 500 and the 600 on the same day.
Even beyond the Larson watch, there’s a lot to look forward to this weekend — great racing, a packed crowd and performances and tributes lined up for Memorial Day weekend. Charlotte always does a fantastic job of mixing remembrance with racing, and this year’s no different.
Grand Marshals
When NASCAR rolls back into Charlotte for the Coca-Cola 600, the race will be kicking off with a special group leading the way. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is set to serve as one of the grand marshals for the 600, joining military reps from the Army, Marine Corps and Navy for the big moment.
Pre-Race Concert
Old Dominion are set to light up the pre-race stage ahead of the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 25.
The band boasts seven No. 1s on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart since 2015, including “Break Up With Him,” “One Man Band,” “Hotel Key” and more.
Autograph Sessions
Friday, May 23
RFK Racing Fan Day – 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 4600 Roush Place Concord, NC
Rick Ware Racing Fan Day – 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 4600 Roush Pl. Concord, NC
Hendrick Motorsports Fan Day – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Austin Dillon – 12 p.m. Boot Barn, 7940 Lyles Lane NW, Concord, NC
Tyler Reddick – 2 p.m. Total Wine, 8054 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, NC
Ryan Blaney – 3 p.m. Walmart, 169 Norman Station Blvd., Mooresville, NC
Joey Logano – 4:30 p.m. Walmart, 5825 Thunder Road, Concord, NC
Kyle Petty – 4:30 p.m. Walmart, 5825 Thunder Road, Concord, NC
John Hunter Nemechek – 4:30 p.m. Melin, 16942 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC
Chase Briscoe – 5 p.m. Bass Pro Shops, 8181 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC
Saturday, May 24
Hendrick Motorsports Fan Day – 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Bubba Wallace – 10:30 a.m. Walmart, 150 Concord Commons Place SW, Concord, NC
Riley Herbst – 12 p.m. Toyota Merchandise Hauler
Sunday, May 25
Bubba Wallace – 2:35 p.m. Air Force Display in Fan Zone (first 75 guests will receive a wristband to enter the line)