2025 Coca-Cola 600: What to Expect

Last week in the 2025 All-Star Race, Christopher Bell scored his first NASCAR All-Star win at North Wilkesboro after a thrilling late battle with Joey Logano. Bell was able to utilize the late promoter’s caution and got the chance to pit for fresh tires, helping him chase down and pass Logano in the final laps. Logano, who led most of the race, was frustrated by the “gimmicky” planned caution that cost him the win. Bell’s victory gave Toyota its first All-Star win since 2017 and earned him a $1 million prize.

What to Expect This Sunday

The 2025 Coca-Cola 600 will push drivers and teams to their limits over 600 miles and 400 laps at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Starting at 6 p.m. ET, the race will stretch from day into night, testing patience and adaptability as track conditions change. A 40% chance of rain hangs over the weekend, which could shake up pit strategies and tire decisions. Teams will need to adjust quickly as the sun sets, the track cools, and car performance shifts.

Drivers to Watch

• Chase Briscoe, starting on the front row, is eager for his first Coca-Cola 600 win and looks to have a promising day.

• Tyler Reddick has shown strength at Charlotte and will aim to break through for the first time this season.

• William Byron and Alex Bowman, both solid on intermediate tracks, will be in the mix all night.

• Kyle Busch, as odd as it is to say, is an underdog here looking to get a 600 win and I think he might just pull it off.

  
  

Where to Watch

Since Fox is done for the season, for the first time ever, fans can catch all the action live on Prime Video. For those tuning in by radio, PRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will carry the full broadcast. With a 6 p.m. ET start time, the race promises an exciting transition from daytime heat to cool nighttime drama, keeping fans engaged for hours.

What We’ve Learned So Far

Charlotte Motor Speedway’s rough surface continues to challenge teams each year. Success often comes down to late-race strategy, where bold pit calls and fuel-saving efforts can flip the leaderboard. Teams that read the changing track and manage tires wisely gain a major advantage. As always, the final stage turns into a high-stakes battle where every decision counts.