How to watch the Coca-Cola 600 race and FAQ
The Coca-Cola 600 is one of NASCAR’s crown jewel races which makes it a very important event for drivers each season. It represents the sport’s longest race of the 2023 season by 100 miles as the total distance is 600 miles.
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When is the Coca-Cola 600 Race?
The 2023 Coke 600 will take place on Sunday, May 28. It is the first points race since the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway since NASCAR will hold its highly anticipated All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on the prior weekend.
What time does the Coca-Cola 600 Race start?
The Coke 600 is set to start at 6:00 PM ET; however, there is more to the weekend that can be read below. There will also be two other NASCAR races that weekend when the Truck Series races on Friday night with the Xfinity Series competing on Saturday afternoon.
What channel is the Coca-Cola 600 Race on?
You can catch the 64th running of NASCAR’s longest race on FOX as the NASCAR Cup Series takes on the longest race of the 2023 season. The pre-race show for the event will also be live on FOX as the network prepares you for one of NASCAR’s crown jewel events!
How to watch the Coca-Cola 600 Race?
The Coca-Cola 600 race can be watched in several different ways, including through cable TV and streaming. Below, you can find the list of options available to watch the event and the best option for your watching desires overall.
Streaming the Coca-Cola 600 Race via VPN?
If you are looking to watch the Coca-Cola 600 from outside the United States, you’ll need to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network). One of the best and most affordable options is ExpressVPN. You’ll still need access to FuboTV, Sling TV, or Hulu + Live TV, but you can connect via a private network and hide your location.
How long does the Coca-Cola 600 last?
Since the 600-mile race is the longest of the entire NASCAR season, the event typically runs four to four and a half hours from start to finish. It is by far the longest race of the year with other dates, such as the Daytona 500, being exactly 100 miles shorter.
Where is the Coca-Cola 600 Race in 2023?
The event will take place at Charlotte Motor Speedway, which is located in Concord, NC. It will be the first time that the NASCAR Cup Series competes on the oval track since last year’s running since the track’s second date was turned into the Charlotte ROVAL.
When is Coca-Cola 600 qualifying?
The qualifying session for the prestigious event will take place on Saturday, May 27 at 7:50 PM ET. It will follow NASCAR Cup Series practice and be split into the two groups that are assigned before the weekend is underway.
NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 Race Schedule
This is the full Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR schedule for the 2023 season.
Saturday, May 27:
- 7:05-7:45 PM: Cup practice (TBD)
- 7:50 PM: Cup qualifying – single car, two groups, single lap, two rounds (TBD)
Sunday, May 28:
- 6:00 PM: Coca-Cola 600 (FOX)
NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 Race format
This is the following Coca-Cola 600 race format during the 2023 season.
Coca-Cola 600:
- 400 laps (all laps count)
- Stage 1 ends at Lap 100
- Stage 2 ends at Lap 200
- Stage 3 ends at Lap 300
- The Final Stage ends at Lap 400
- Overtime rules in effect
How does the Coca-Cola 600 Race work?
The event is the same as the other 35 points-paying races during the 2023 season. There are at least 36 entries due to NASCAR’s charter agreement with the possibility of four more entries with open teams that do not have a charter.
Does the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 Race count?
The race does count toward the point standings and the drivers’ statistics. Any regular or playoff points earned during the event will translate toward the official stat-keeping across the 2023 season. It also counts as an official victory in the record books.
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Is the Coca-Cola 600 a restrictor plate race?
The event is not a restrictor plate race. In fact, there are no restrictor plate races as of the 2019 season. There are only three race tracks that have superspeedway-style racing. These tracks are Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, and Atlanta Motor Speedway.
NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 Race lineup
The lineup for the 64th running of the Coca-Cola 600 will be released when the final starting lineup is provided on Saturday, May 20.
How much are Coca-Cola 600 tickets?
Tickets for the 64th running of the event are an average of $160 per person, according to SeatGeek. The lowest admission to this year’s running is currently $61 per person. The event is not sold out at this period of time.
NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 Race winners
Previous winners of the Coca-Cola 600 are below:
- 2022: Denny Hamlin (#11)
- 2021: Kyle Larson (#5)
- 2020: Brad Keselowski (#2)
- 2019: Martin Truex Jr. (#19)
- 2018: Kyle Busch (#18)
- 2017: Austin Dillon (#3)
- 2016: Martin Truex Jr. (#78)
- 2015: Carl Edwards (#19)
- 2014: Jimmie Johnson (#48)
- 2013: Kevin Harvick (#29)
- 2012: Kasey Kahne (#5)
- 2011: Kevin Harvick (#29)
- 2010: Kurt Busch (#2)
- 2009: David Reutimann (#00)
- 2008: Kasey Kahne (#9)
- 2007: Casey Mears (#25)
- 2006: Kasey Kahne (#9)
- 2005: Jimmie Johnson (#48)
- 2004: Jimmie Johnson (#48)
- 2003: Jimmie Johnson (#48)
- 2002: Mark Martin (#6)
- 2001: Jeff Burton (#99)
- 2000: Matt Kenseth (#17)
- 1999: Jeff Burton (#99)
- 1998: Jeff Gordon (#24)
- 1997: Jeff Gordon (#24)
- 1996: Dale Jarrett (#88)
- 1995: Bobby Labonte (#18)
- 1994: Jeff Gordon (#24)
- 1993: Dale Earnhardt (#3)
- 1992: Dale Earnhardt (#3)
- 1991: Davey Allison (#28)
- 1990: Rusty Wallace (#27)
- 1989: Darrell Waltrip (#17)
- 1988: Darrell Waltrip (#17)
- 1987: Kyle Petty (#21)
- 1986: Dale Earnhardt (#3)
- 1985: Darrell Waltrip (#11)
- 1984: Bobby Allison (#22)
- 1983: Neil Bonnett (#75)
- 1982: Neil Bonnett (#21)
- 1981: Bobby Allison (#28)
- 1980: Benny Parsons (#27)
- 1979: Darrell Waltrip (#88)
- 1978: Darrell Waltrip (#88)
- 1977: Richard Petty (#43)
- 1976: David Pearson (#21)
- 1975: Richard Petty (#43)
- 1974: David Pearson (#21)
- 1973: Buddy Baker (#71)
- 1972: Buddy Baker (#11)
- 1971: Bobby Allison (#12)
- 1970: Donnie Allison (#27)
- 1969: LeeRoy Yarbrough (#98)
- 1968: Buddy Baker (#3)
- 1967: Jim Paschal (#14)
- 1966: Marvin Panch (#42)
- 1965: Fred Lorenzen (#28)
- 1964: Jim Paschal (#41)
- 1963: Fred Lorenzen (#28)
- 1962: Nelson Stacy (#29)
- 1961: David Pearson (#3)
- 1960: Jon Lee Johnson (#89)
Who has the most Coca-Cola 600 wins?
Darrel Waltrip sits alone as the driver with the most victories in NASCAR’s longest race of the season. Waltrip won it five times in 1978, 1979, 1985, 1988, and 1989. Jimmie Johnson is second on the list with four victories and will look to tie Waltrip in 2023.