NASCAR Charlotte Auto Racing

NASCAR has honored the late Kyle Busch at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell stood with Busch's widow Samantha and their children, Brexton and Lennix, offering support. Former driver Kurt Busch and Kyle's parents also attended. Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion, died Thursday at 41 from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. The tributes included a large No. 8 on the frontstretch grass, a moment of silence, and an eighth-lap silence during the race. The racing community almost mourned his loss earlier in the day at the Indianapolis 500.

Daniel Suarez benefited from a crucial pit call, then caught a break from Mother Nature to win the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night, capping an emotional day in which the auto racing world honored the memory of the late Kyle Busch. Suarez became the first Mexican-born driver to win the Coca-Cola 600. It was his third Cup Series win and first since 2024. A non-factor for most of the race, Suarez gambled and took two tires during a pit stop then twice beat Christopher Bell on two separate restarts before the race was called when the skies opened up with rain. NASCAR quickly made the decision to call the race. The victory was especially sweet for Suarez, who ran for Kyle Busch Racing.