A Late Caution Propels Brad Keselowski to Victory in Coca-Cola 600

A Late Caution propels Brad Keselowski to Victory in the Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 24: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2020, in Concord, North Carolina. Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images

A late caution set Brad Keselowski up for victory in NASCAR’s longest race—and set Chase Elliott up for a second straight crushing disappointment.

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Midweek Racing is a Possible Prelude to NASCAR’s Future

Midweek racing action from the NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington Raceway in the Toyota 500.
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MAY 20: Cars race during the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota 500 at Darlington Raceway on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in Darlington, South Carolina.
Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

Midweek racing takes center stage as NASCAR returns after a ten-week halt.

Midweek racing scores big in NASCAR after the COVID 19 pandemic shut down racing since mid-March. As a hot topic in racing, the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series midweek races at Darlington Raceway are a huge deal. Up to this past week, the Southern 500 weekend was the only Darlington event on the schedule. The notorious ‘Lady in Black’ was the host for three additional events with two of those races running midweek. Some tracks are losing their dates to a modified schedule. So, Darlington Raceway and Charlotte Motor Speedway, next week, are filling the void.

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NASCAR Weekend Preview of Charlotte on Fan4Racing Radio

NASCAR Weekend Preview of Charlotte on Fan4Racing Radio

Fan4Racing NASCAR Weekend Preview is presented by host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay Husmann this Friday at 12:30 pm ET. Join us as we rev up race fans for the upcoming weekend of racing. Then stick around for Hot Topics Sound Off at 2 pm ET with co-host Andy Laskey and our Fan4Racing crew!

This episode centers around Charlotte Motor Speedway for the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series.

  • First, we review the second NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway along, with our review the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington – both with some post-race audio.
  • Then, we preview of the Cup Series crown jewel Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway with pre-race audio, along with the NASCAR Xfinity and Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series at Charlotte
  • Time permitting we’ll provide a few updates from the ARCA Menards Series, ARCA East, and ARCA West.
  • Finally, Hot Topics Sound Off with co-host Andy Laskey and our Fan4Racing Crew.

Check out our Chat Room feature where fans can chat with us throughout our LIVE broadcast…here. As always…Thanks for listening.

FedEx and Hamlin Want a Victory at Charlotte for US Small Businesses

FexEx and Denny Hamlin show support for Small Business in the US.
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MAY 20: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Delivering Strength Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 20, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

FedEx and Hamlin are running a special paint scheme this weekend to support small business.

Denny Hamlin says his No. 11 car is short on special paint schemes, especially for the Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. This Sunday, the annual NASCAR Cup Series race is extra important because Hamlin’s FedEx car will carry a special message of support for small businesses in the US affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Statement from ARCA on Charlotte Race

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The ARCA Menards Series race scheduled for May at Charlotte Motor Speedway has been postponed. Photo – Jay Alley/ARCA Racing

“The ARCA Menards Series General Tire 150 scheduled for Friday, May 22 at Charlotte Motor Speedway has been postponed until a later date. We look forward to resuming our season soon and will share more details at the appropriate time.”