NASCAR moves to Prime Video How to watch the Coca-Cola 600 for free

For the first time in NASCAR’s 77-season history, today’s race will air exclusively on streaming.Thanks to a 2023 deal brokered between the league and Prime Video, Amazon’s streamer gained the exclusive rights to five races per season, beginning with today’s Coca-Cola 600.The iconic Coca-Cola 600 will be held, as it is every year, at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina.

The race is unique for its track conditions that allow it to begin with the sun up and end under the lights after the sun has set.The 600-mile race consists of 400 laps, divided into four stages of 100 laps each.

Today, of course, is also the Indy 500, and NASCAR driver Kyle Larson is going to attempt to pull “double duty,” racing in the Indy 500 at 12:45 p.m.ET and making it to Charlotte by 6 p.m.

to start the Coca-Cola 600.Larson attempted this last year as well, but rain delays made it so he couldn’t log a single lap in Charlotte after finishing 18th in the Indy 500.In addition to today’s race, the broadcasting deal includes the next four races, scheduled for the next four weekends, ahead of the NASCAR In-Season Challenge (when the races move over to TNT).

Ahead of the first race, the streamer dropped “Earnhardt,” a new documentary series about one of the most influential names in racing: Dale Earnhardt.Today’s (May 25) NASCAR race, the Coca Cola 600, begins at 6 p.m.ET.

Today’s NASCAR race won’t be on traditional television; it will air exclusively on Prime Video.If you aren’t a Prime Video subscriber yet, you can get started with a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, including Prime perks like the Prime Video streaming service, free two-day shipping, exclusive deals, and more.After the free trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month or $139/year.All 18- to 24-year-olds, regardless of student status, are eligible for a discounted Prime for Young Adults membership as well, with age verification.

After a six-month free trial, you’ll pay 50% off the standard Prime ...