NASCAR at Charlotte weather updates: Will rain in forecast delay 2026 Coca-Cola 600?
Rainy weather could factor into Sunday's NASCAR race.
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One of the most highly anticipated NASCAR races of the 2026 season arrives this Sunday. The Coca-Cola 600 — iconic for multiple reasons, including being the longest race on the NASCAR schedule and its later-than-usual start — will be one of two significant motorsports events on the day before Memorial Day, coming after the Indianapolis 500. However, weather could factor into this year's Coca-Cola 600, with rain already canceling Saturday's qualifying.
Here's the latest on the weather for the 2026 Coca-Cola 600 and how it could impact the event. MORE: Full lineup for the 2026 Coca-Cola 600 Coca-Cola 600 weather updates (All times Eastern) Saturday, May 23 5:15 p. m.
— Weather could also impact Katherine Legge's attempt at the "Double," but she said she's trying not to worry about it. Asked Katherine Legge about potential rain in both Indy and Charlotte on Sunday, and she said, "What will be will be. " She also pondered if The Double would still count if the Coca-Cola 600 is moved to Monday.