CONCORD, N.C. - Welcome to the longest night in motorsports!
The Coca-Cola 600, one of the crown jewel races in NASCAR, is set to get underway on Sunday evening. The race is set to begin at 6 p.m. and will stream on Prime Video.
Nobody has been better in the Coke 600 or at Charlotte Motor Speedway than Hendrick Motorsports. The organization is the all-time leader in wins (12), poles 913), top fives (40), top 10s (64) and laps led (3,832) in the event while also topping the sport in victories (21), poles (19), top fives (71), top 10s (116) and laps led (6,077) in all races on the 1.5-mile quad-oval.
Both Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott have victories at Charlotte Motor Speedway with Larson's coming in the 2021 Coke 600. That victory, which came as part of his NASCAR Cup Series championship season, gave the organization its record-breaking 269th.
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Larson will take his second swing at the #H1100 on Sunday, trying to become only the second driver to complete all laps in the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 in the same day. He'll lead Hendrick Motorsports on the starting grid, rolling off second. William Byron, fresh off an Xfinity Series win on Saturday, will start just behind in third with Alex Bowman ninth and Chase Elliott 21st.
Check in periodically for updates throughout the day and the race as Hendrick Motorsports searches to pad its resume in NASCAR's ultimate endurance test and as Larson chases history at Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
Jon Edwards honored in Charlotte media center
Hendrick Motorsports' Jon Edwards was a staple in the NASCAR garage for three decades.
Even after his passing in early April, he's presence is still felt in the Charlotte Motor Speedway media center this week.
A small table was set up in the main lobby, complete with flowers and a framed reserved sign with the words, "in memory of Jon Edwards, devoted professional and beloved friend."
Prior to last week's NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Edwards was the recipient of FOX's "Byrnsie Award", given to someone in NASCAR "who exemplifies principles (Steve) Byrnes embodied in his professional and personal life -- preparation, teamwork and family."
Larson cleared and released from care center
After his crash on lap 92, Larson was cleared from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway infield care center and gave a brief comment during the television broadcast.
"I got loose and just kind of got all over the place," Larson said. "Just hate that I got a little itchy there on the restart.
"Just bummed out. Try to get over this quickly and get on to Charlotte."
Larson will now begin his trek southeast for Charlotte Motor Speedway to run in the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night. The race is set to start shortly after 6 p.m.
Larson involved in crash on lap 92, out of the Indy 500
During a frantic restart on lap 92, Larson spun through the grass and into the wall, knocking the No. 17 Arrow McLaren entry out of the Indianapolis 500.
Larson was making a second attempt at the #H1100 in an effort to become the second driver to ever complete all laps of the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 in the same day.
He will try to win his second Coke 600 starting at 6 p.m. at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hendrick Motorsports is the all time leader in wins in the NASCAR crown jewel event with 12.
Indianapolis 500 airing live on Charlotte backstretch
For those in the Charlotte Motor Speedway infield already, keeping up with Larson's bid for the #H1100 is as simple as looking up.
The live broadcast of the Indianapolis 500 is on the big screen on the backstretch of the 1.5-mile quad-oval, keeping fans updated on Larson's progress.
Engines fire at Indy 500
Much of Larson's estimated leeway to make both races in the #H1100 is gone after a brief rain delay at the Indianapolis 500.
However, Engines have been fired and the race is set to get underway.
Larson is attempting to become only the second driver to complete all the laps in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 in the same day. However, the latter, a NASCAR Cup Series crown jewel, remains the priority and will start at 6 p.m.
Stay tuned for updates.
Indianapolis 500 rain delay threatens #H1100
Kyle Larson's bid for the #H1100 is again being held hostage by Mother Nature.
The start of the 109th Indianapolis 500 is under a rain delay. Larson entered the event with about a 45-minute window of leeway before he'd have to leave the track in order to make the start of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Stay tuned for updates.
Charlotte Motor Speedway weather forecast
Key in Kyle Larson's bid to complete the #H1100 is weather.
Last year, Mother Nature did not rule in Larson's favor, postponing the start of the Indy 500 and shortening the Coke 600.
Forecasts throughout the week indicated that rain could be a factor again, at least on the Concord, North Carolina, end and toward the end of the race. However, the latest indicates that may not be the case with the chance of precipitation hovering under 35% all the way until Monday morning.
Temperatures are expected to hover in the lower 70s until race time, reaching the mid 60s as night arrives.
Check in for more updates throughout the day!
Jeff Gordon featured on Indy 500 prerace
Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman Jeff Gordon made an appearance on prerace coverage for the Indianapolis 500 to talk about Kyle Larson's prospects heading into a busy day of racing.
With Larson making his second attempt at the #H11, his quest to run the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 in the same day has become a major storyline across the sports world in recent weeks.
"You don't want to give a guy like Kyle Larson a second chance at something to only get better at it," Gordon said during the broadcast. "I've seen since he's in race practices and with the car setup, he's been aggressive, and he's been learning and I think you're going to see an even more poised Kyle Larson today in the Indy 500."
"Kyle is so nonchalant about the effort he puts in. He puts a tremendous amount of effort into all the details that it takes on the Cup side and on the IndyCar side. He learns really quick; he retains that information and he applies it as good as anybody."
What time is the NASCAR race on today?
- 6 p.m. - Cup Series race, Prime Video
NASCAR lineup for Sunday
- Chase Briscoe, No. 19
- Kyle Larson, No. 5 #Hendrick1100 Chevrolet
- William Byron, No. 24 Axalta Patriotic Chevrolet
- Chris Buescher, No. 17
- AJ Allmendinger, No. 16
- John Hunter Nemecheck, No. 42
- Ty Gibbs, No. 54
- Noah Gragson, No. 4
- Alex Bowman, No. 48 Ally Patriotic Chevrolet
- Christopher Bell, No. 20
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47
- Tyler Reddick, No. 45
- Justin Haley, No. 7
- Austin Cindric, No. 2
- Michael McDowell, No. 71
- Joey Logano, No. 22
- Jimmie Johnson, No. 84
- Josh Berry, No. 21
- Ty Dillon, No. 10
- Denny Hamlin, No. 11
- Ryan Blaney, No. 12
- Chase Elliott, No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Patriotic Chevrolet
- Zane Smith, No. 38
- Kyle Busch, No. 8
- Daniel Suarez, No. 99
- Austin Dillon, No. 3
- Erik Jones, No. 43
- Ryan Preece, No. 60
- Cole Custer, No. 41
- Shane Van Gisbergen, No. 88
- Riley Herbst, No. 35
- Bubba Wallace, No. 23
- Connor Zilisch, No. 87
- Todd Gilliland, No. 34
- Brad Keselowski, No. 6
- Cody Ware, No. 51
- Derek Kraus, No. 44
- Josh Bilicki, No. 66
- Carson Hocevar, No. 77
- Ross Chastain, No. 1
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NASCAR Xfinity results from Saturday
- William Byron, No. 17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet
- Connor Zilisch, No. 88
- Nick Sanchez, No. 48
- Justin Allgaier, No. 7
- Sammy Smith, No. 8
- Dean Thompson, No. 26
- Josh Williams, No. 11
- Austin Hill, No. 21
- Ryan Ellis, No. 71
- Christian Eckes, No. 16
- Sheldon Creed, No. 00
- Sam Mayer, No. 41
- Jesse Love, No. 2
- Austin Dillon, No. 3
- Ryan Sieg, No. 39
- William Sawalich, No. 18
- Jeremy Clements, No. 51
- Carson Kvapil, No. 1
- Kris Wright, No. 5
- Brandon Jones, No. 20
- Jeb Burton, No. 27
- Harrison Burton, No. 25
- Brennan Poole, No. 44
- Chase Briscoe, No. 19
- Blaine Perkins, No. 31
- Anthony Alfredo, No. 42
- Garrett Smithley, No. 14
- Nick Leitz, No. 07
- JJ Yeley, No. 53
- CJ McLaughlin, No. 91
- Taylor Gray, No. 54
- Daneil Dye, No. 10
- Leland Honeyman, No. 70
- Kyle Sieg, No. 28
- Katherine Legge, No. 32
- Brad Perez, No. 45
- Matt DiBenedetto, No. 99
- Parker Retzlaff, No. 4
Where is NASCAR racing at this weekend?
NASCAR is finishing up a busy weekend of racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway with the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night.
How many laps is the Coca-Cola 600?
The Coke 600 will run for 400 laps on Sunday night. The race is divided into four, 100-lap stages.