A Look Back At A Late Night In Charlotte

Published: Tue, 05/19/26

Updated: Tue, 05/19/26

Frontstretch Newsletter: May 19, 2026
Volume XX, Edition LXXX

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What to Watch: Tuesday

- Today, NASCAR will announce the members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027. Coverage of the announcement will air live on NASCAR Channel at 4 p.m. ET.

- Interstate Batteries High Limit Sprint Car Series teams will race tonight at Grandview Speedway in Pennsylvania. Coverage from Grandview will begin at 6 p.m. ET on FLORacing. FOX Sports 1 will join the coverage in progress at 7:30 p.m. ET.

- The eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series will begin their season in force tonight at the virtual Charlotte Motor Speedway. Coverage will stream live at 7:45 p.m. ET on both NASCAR Channel and the iRacing YouTube channel.

- NASCAR teams are at their shops, preparing for this weekend's action in Charlotte. If anything of note breaks, we'll have it for you at Frontstretch and in the Frontstretch Newsletter.

Today's Top News:

(Photo: Matt Fraver/Penske Entertainment)

Alexander Rossi Taken to Hospital After Crash in Indy 500 Practice

Alexander Rossi was taken to a local hospital with minor finger and ankle injuries after a big crash in Indianapolis 500 Practice No. 7 Monday.

Monday’s Indy 500 Practice Marred by 3-Car Crash

The aforementioned crash with Alexander Rossi also involved Patricio O'Ward and Romain Grosjean, who were ok. Scott McLaughlin was fastest, followed by Alex Palou, Rinus VeeKay, Rossi and Christian Rasmussen.

NASCAR Charlotte Entry Lists

There are 39 teams entered in the Coca-Cola 600, including Katherine Legge and Corey Heim. 39 for the O'Reilly race including Cole Custer in the No. 0, and 38 for the Truck race including Travis Pastrana in the All-Star No. 25.

Photos are courtesy of Matt Fraver of Penske Entertainment and Nigel Kinrade Photography.

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Frontstretch Videos:

Romain Grosjean OK after 3-car crash in Indy 500 Practice: "S*** Happens"

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5 Points to Ponder: 1 Part of the NASCAR All-Star Race We Never Need to See Again

by Nick Tylwalk

Stat Sheet: Denny Hamlin Inherits the Title of Dover Master

by Andrew Stoddard

Up to Speed: All-Star Weekend Badly Missed the All-Star Open

by Stephen Stumpf

2026 NASCAR Patriotic Paint Schemes at Charlotte

by Joy Tomlinson

Tomorrow at Frontstretch.com:

Tom Bowles returns with another look at the sport in Did You Notice?

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