The Coca-Cola 600 is the longest race of the four big races of the NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) Sprint Cup series. The race is held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. The track is a mile-and-a-half long, and the 600-mile race covers 400 laps. The Speedway is also the home track for NASCAR, and many racing teams are based nearby. The 2009 event was the 50th running of the Coca-Cola 600, which has become a Memorial Day tradition. In the week preceding the race, the Charlotte 600 Festival offers a variety of downtown events, including a parade. Discuss
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