CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — When Daniel Suarez was struggling to make his name in auto racing, he would often get phone calls from Kyle Busch offering words of encouragement and urging him to keep working. That made his crown jewel Cup Series victory Sunday night all the more special.

The 2026 Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR's longest race, took on a sad and somber note with the shocking death of Kyle Busch at age 41.

Daniel Suárez scored an emotional, weather-shortened Coca-Cola 600 victory Sunday night as the NASCAR Cup Series raced and honored the memory of Kyle Busch at Charlotte Motor Speedway. RELATED: Unofficial results | Photos: Kyle Busch tributes Suárez\"s No.

Katherine Legge crashed early in the 2026 Indy 500, then raced in NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 in her motor sports "Double" day.

Daniel Suárez won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 and dedicated the emotional victory to Kyle Busch’s family after NASCAR called the race.

The Coca-Cola 600 was a race full of emotion as NASCAR paid tribute to the late Kyle Busch, but Kurt Busch's heartfelt gesture at Charlotte Motor Speedway was one moment the Prime Video broadcast miss

Busch died at age 41 on Thursday, May 21

Shane van Gisbergen described the Coca-Cola 600 as an “amazing day” for Trackhouse Racing – but left Charlotte Motor Speedway frustrated after slipping outside the top 10 late in the race. The No.