Kyle Busch Locks In Charlotte Send-Off Date with NASCAR’s Perfect Timing

Kyle Busch will race at Charlotte Motor Speedway one last time on September 28, 2025, and NASCAR’s timing couldn’t be sharper.

What’s happening?

NASCAR has locked in the date for Kyle Busch’s Charlotte Motor Speedway farewell. The 28 September 2025 race at the 1.5-mile oval in Concord, North Carolina, will be his final scheduled start at the track before his departure from the sport. The series chose the date to give Busch a final shot at adding to his legacy on the same ground where he’s earned multiple wins and top finishes over the years.

Why this matters for Busch

This isn’t just another late-season race for Busch. Charlotte is where he’s carved out some of his most memorable performances, including victories in the Coca-Cola 600 and Bank of America Roval 400. The September date puts him in prime position to chase another top-10 or even a podium finish before he steps away. The timing also gives fans one last chance to see him in a Hendrick Motorsports car on a track he’s dominated at times.

What the schedule says

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule lists the Charlotte race as the 28th of 36 events. Busch, 40, is set to run his 34th full-time season, though this will be his final Charlotte appearance. The track’s fall event has long been a Busch stronghold, with five wins across his career there. NASCAR’s decision to keep the date in late September keeps the focus on Busch’s swan song without forcing a late-season scramble.

What comes next?

Busch’s team hasn’t confirmed if he’ll run the 2026 season elsewhere. For now, all eyes are on Charlotte. The race will air on NBC at 3:00 p.m. ET, with Busch starting 12th in the latest owner standings. A strong run could cap his time at the track on a high note.