Contested over 293 laps on the 1.366-mile (2.198 km) egg-shaped oval, it was the 13th race of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season and the 68th running of the event.

This situation makes it very challenging for the crews to set up their cars' handling in a way that is effective at both ends.

Since 2015, the race has hosted NASCAR's Throwback weekend, which features cars sporting paint schemes that pay homage to past teams and drivers.

)[9] Michael McDowell was the fastest in the practice session with a time of 29.022 seconds and a speed of 169.444 mph (272.694 km/h).

Mike Joy, Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick will call the race from the broadcast booth.