Who won Coke 600?
Who won Coke 600 – Denny Hamlin is the defending Coke 600 champion.
On Sunday, May 29, 2022, Hamlin crossed the finish line to win the Coke 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, overcoming heavy competition from Kyle Busch.
The Coke 600 is a 600-mile (970-kilometer) NASCAR Cup Series points race held every Memorial Day weekend at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.
The first race took place in 1960, and it was also the first time the new Charlotte Motor Speedway was used.
At 600 miles (970 kilometers), the Coke 600 is the longest race on NASCAR’s schedule, and it is notable for having track conditions that alter throughout the race.
Denny Hamlin, image via: nascar.com
The Coke 600 gets underway at 6:20 p.m., and for the opening third of the race, the track is drenched in sunlight.
The second third takes place at dusk, with the last third taking place under the spotlight.
The race is held on the same day as the IndyCar Series’ Indianapolis 500, and some drivers have attempted or completed Double Duty by competing in both races.
The NASCAR race is normally held on the final weekend of May, and it is known as one of the biggest weekends in auto racing because it takes place on the same Sunday as the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500. (IndyCar Series).
