Two of the biggest US races of 2027 fall on the same Sunday, May 30, 2027:
- Indianapolis 500 (111th), IndyCar, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway, IN. Qualifying is Sat–Sun May 22–23. INDYCAR release
- Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR Cup, at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, NC. NASCAR 2027 schedule
Neither race has a published 2027 start time yet, so both are TBA.
How the costs compare so far
The only cost lines we can fill today are food and drink, which use the GSA meals (M&IE) rate for each area:
| | Indianapolis 500 | Coca-Cola 600 | |---|---|---| | GSA area | Indianapolis / Carmel (Marion / Hamilton), IN | Standard rate (Cabarrus County, NC) | | Meals rate, FY2027 | $80 per person per day | $68 per person per day |
Source: GSA per diem rates, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Ticket, hotel and parking prices haven't been captured yet, so both estimates are partial. See the side-by-side on our comparison page. Enter your ZIP on Cheapest big race near me to add estimated driving costs.