NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying Report: Charlotte Race with Team Penske

Ready, set, race! The NASCAR Cup Series is gearing up for an action-packed weekend at the Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca-Cola 600. Teams hit the track on a damp Saturday morning, with qualifying canceled due to bad weather. But don’t worry, fans! There was a 45-minute practice session to give drivers a taste of what’s to come on the 1.5-mile oval.

Six wins under their belt, Team Penske is no stranger to victory lane at Charlotte. Who can forget Ryan Blaney’s epic win at the Coca-Cola 600 in 2023? It was a weekend to remember for Team Penske, with Josef Newgarden also claiming victory at the Indianapolis 500. Joey Logano has tasted victory at Charlotte too, taking the checkered flag in 2015.

Keep an eye on Austin Cindric, who’s been on fire lately with strong finishes. Leading all Ford drivers with a sixth-place finish at Dover Motor Speedway and a ninth-place finish at Watkins Glen International, he’s one to watch this weekend. Cindric has four starts under his belt at the Charlotte oval, so expect some fierce competition from him.

As we gear up for the Coca-Cola 600, let’s take a moment to remember the fallen service members through NASCAR’s 600 Miles of Remembrance program. Each Team Penske Cup Series entry will honor a hero this weekend. Cindric will pay tribute to Army Sergeant First Class Glen Jacob Whetten, Blaney will remember Army Staff Sergeant Thomas Lazzaro, and Logano will honor Marine Corps Lance Corporal John R. Wheatley Jr.

Mark your calendars for Sunday’s main event! The Coca-Cola 600 goes green at 6 p.m. ET, airing live on Prime Video, PRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. Let the excitement begin!