Weather Forecast for NASCAR’s 2026 Coca-Cola 600 Race Weekend

What’s Happening?

One driver will make history this weekend, as NASCAR heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600. So, whether you are going to be at the track or home, what does the forecast look like for the race weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina?

• Charlotte Motor Speedway is often considered NASCAR’s home track, lying just a few miles away from several of the sport’s top teams. This makes this race weekend one of the most important of the season, as teams compete in the sport’s longest race.
• Charlotte has hosted the NASCAR Cup Series every season since 1960. The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series joined the fray in 1982, followed by the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2003.
• Bad weather is a major question entering the weekend of the 600, as circumstances could force the sport to decide on running the race late into the night or moving it up a day.

Weekend Weather Forecast

• Via the National Weather Service
• All Listed Times ET (Local)

Friday, May 22: Craftsman Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 | 7:30 PM on FS1

Before the Truck Series Race (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 76°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 72% Chance at 6:00 PM
• Wind: 7 MPH

During the Truck Series Race (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 73°F at 7:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 70% Chance at 9:00 PM
• Wind: 5 to 7 MPH

After the Truck Series Race (10:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 66°F at 10:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 63% Chance at 11:00 PM
• Wind: 3 to 5 MPH

Saturday, May 23: O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Charbroil 300 | 5:00 PM on The CW

Before the OAP Series Race (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 76°F at 2:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 98% Chance at 1:00 PM
• Wind: 5 to 6 MPH

During the OAP Series Race (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 82°F at 5:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 64% Chance
• Wind: 6 MPH

After the OAP Series Race (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 70°F at 8:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 89% Chance at 8:00 PM
• Wind: 1 to 3 MPH

Sunday, May 24: Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 | 6:00 PM on Prime Video

Before the Cup Series Race (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 81°F at 3:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 83% Chance at 5:00 PM
• Wind: 3 to 5 MPH

During the Cup Series Race (6:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 80°F at 6:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 83% Chance at 6:00 PM
• Wind: 0 to 3 MPH

After the Cup Series Race (11:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 70°F
• Precipitation Chance: 80% Chance
• Wind: 0 MPH

Note: This article will be updated with a more accurate and detailed forecast as the race weekend nears.

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