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The Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway is under a weather delay for rain after 366 laps on May 24.
Daniel Suarez is the race leader. The scheduled race distance is 400 laps. The race would be made official since it is past halfway.
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After a weekend filled with weather delays, canceled qualifying sessions and shortened races, the first half of the Coca-Cola 600 was complete without any weather concern on the radar.
But a storm formed to the south and west of the track, which is located northeast of uptown Charlotte.
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CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A general view of fans at the Kyle Busch (RCR) merchandise hauler on the midway prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A general view of fans at the Kyle Busch (RCR) merchandise hauler on the midway prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
(David Jensen, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A detail view of a sign notifying guest “All Diecast Are Sold Out” at the Kyle Busch (RCR) merchandise hauler on the midway prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
(David Jensen, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Crew members prepare the #33 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Austin Hill after the passing of Kyle Busch in the garage area prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A detail view of a sign notifying guest a portion of merchandise sales will benefit the “Bundle of Joy Fund” at the Kyle Busch (RCR) merchandise hauler on the midway prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
(David Jensen, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Brad Paisley performs onstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Brad Paisley performs onstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A young NASCAR fans sits on the steps of the #8 hauler after Kyle Busch passed away suddenly at the age of 41, prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Crew members push the #33 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Austin Hill after the passing of Kyle Busch, through the garage area prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: NASCAR fans pose with a photograph of Kyle Busch who passed away suddenly at the age of 41, prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Krista Jasso/Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A general view of a photograph of Kyle Busch who passed away suddenly at the age of 41, at the #88 hauler prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Krista Jasso/Getty Images)
(Krista Jasso, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: NASCAR fans view the #33 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Austin Hill after the passing of Kyle Busch, on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A general view of fans at the Kyle Busch (RCR) merchandise hauler on the midway prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
(David Jensen, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: NASCAR fans view the #33 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Austin Hill after the passing of Kyle Busch, on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Crew members prepare the #33 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Austin Hill after the passing of Kyle Busch in the garage area prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Crew members push the #33 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Austin Hill after the passing of Kyle Busch, onto the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Crew members push the #33 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Austin Hill after the passing of Kyle Busch, onto the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A general view of the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade UH-60 Blackhawk aerial demonstration prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Crew members of the #33 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Austin Hill after the passing of Kyle Busch, wait on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A crew members of the #33 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet, driven by Austin Hill after the passing of Kyle Busch, and a NASCAR Official shake hands on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: NASCAR Chief Executive Officer Steve O’Donnell embraces Kyle Busch’s mother, Gaye Busch during the remembrance ceremony for Kyle Busch, who passed away suddenly at the age of 41, his father, Tom Busch (L) brother, NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch and Lyda Moore on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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See the Kyle Busch tributes from Coca-Cola 600 along with best racing photos
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: A NASCAR fan displays a #8 flag during the remembrance ceremony for Kyle Busch, who passed away suddenly at the age of 41, from the grandstands prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
Kyle Larson won the first stage of the race, while Denny Hamlin won the second stage. Christopher Bell won the third stage.
The race began with an emotional tribute in the memory of Kyle Busch, with Busch’s family in attendance at the track.
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: NASCAR Charlotte race weather delay update, rain
