NASCAR Charlotte Schedule: Indy 500 Double, Practice, Qualifying, Line-Up, Tickets, & Where to Watch

Only a few days remain before Kyle Larson attempts the Indy500-Coca Cola 600 Double. After finishing his duties in the Arrow McLaren at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the #5 Hendrick Motorsports driver will return to Charlotte for the Crown Jewel event. The weekend is set to not only deliver action-packed racing for 600 miles and 400 laps but will also treat fans to many activities and events off-track.

From the Petty family’s 75th anniversary celebrations to former President Donald Trump’s return to NASCAR, the Coca-Cola 600 is a race fans will not want to miss out on! With that being said, let’s take a look at everything lined up for this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

NASCAR has big plans for the Coca-Cola 600

As one of NASCAR’s crown jewel weekends approaches, the sport is pulling out all the stops to ensure the event is as grand as can be. Kicking things off with the off-track events, NASCAR is bringing music to the front stage with four magical concerts.

Arena-rock musicians Hairball will hold a concert on Friday, at 10:30 p.m. Which will be followed by performances from Kameron Marlowe at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. Matchbox Twenty and Tim Dugger and Friends will end the weekend on a high note with their concerts on Sunday (3:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m., respectively).

Setting aside the musical extravaganza, the biggest story ahead of the Coca-Cola 600 is Kyle Larson’s attempt at the Double. As things stand, the Indy 500 will kick off at 12:45 p.m. EST, a few hours before the Come 600, which starts at 6 p.m. EST. This gives Larson a small window to make it back for the Crown Jewel race.

Speaking of which, here’s how the Coca-Cola 600 weekend is set to unfold:

Friday:

The ARCA Menards Series will start action in Charlotte. The practice will commence at 11:40 a.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 12:40 a.m. ET. The Truck Series practice is set to begin at 1:35 PM ET on Friday, followed by qualifying at 2:05 p.m. ET.

This will be followed by the Xfinity Series practice and qualifying at 3:35 PM and 4:05 PM ET, respectively. Friday’s on-track activities shall end with the ARCA Menards Series Race (General Tire 150) at 6:00 PM ET, followed by the Truck Series Race(North Carolina Education Lottery 200) at 8:30 PM ET. Fans can tune into all of Friday’s activities on FOX Sports 1.

Saturday:

The Xfinity Series Race (BetMGM 300) will start off Saturday’s proceedings at 1 p.m. ET. This shall be followed by Cup Series practice at 5:05 pm ET and qualifying at 5:50 pm ET. Saturday’s events will also be broadcast on Fox Sports 1.

Sunday:

Moving on to the big day, the Coca-Cola 600 will kick off for 400 laps of stellar racing at 6 p.m. ET. The race will be streamed on FoxSports.com and FOX’s main channel.

With that being said, the best place to be during the Coca-Cola 600 is Charlotte Motor Speedway. Speaking of which, tickets for those eager to witness Kyle Larson’s double attempt in person will not be available on the official website anymore. Since all packages are nearly sold out, the website redirects fans to TicketMaster, where the average ticket for the Coke 600 resells for $200.

While this price point may seem steep for a lot of fans, NASCAR is ensuring an experience that will be unforgettable for both drivers and the community alike.

The Coca Cola 600 provides an opportunity unlike ever before for drivers and fans to connect

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For the Coca-Cola 600 attendees, NASCAR has organized a special weekend to get to know some of the Cup Series’ greatest veterans. Starting with the NASCAR driver autograph session on Friday, the top drivers from all three series will host meet-and-greets with fans and get to know them better. From Cole Custer and Sheldon Creed to Michael McDowell and Richard Childress himself, fans can expect quite a few stars to be present.

But that’s just the beginning. The Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths (STEAM) Expo will also honor Richard Petty with 28 one-of-a-kind art installations that feature memoirs from the Petty Legacy, the first of which shall be installed in Charlotte.

For the driver appearances, NASCAR has also called veteran Michael Waltrip on board for an exclusive Q&A with fans. Along with free coffee during the EchoPark Coffee Cup Series, fans can also have breakfast provided by Famous Toastery alongside Michael McDowell! To take the fanfare even higher, Kenny Wallace will be hosting an interactive pre-race show, with drivers such as Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney, and Martin Truex Jr cited to make appearances.

After looking at everything NASCAR has in store for those visiting Charlotte Motor Speedway, do you think we’re in for one of the best weekends of the season?