from 1960 to 1984 the race was known as the world 600. in 1985, the race's name was changed to the coca-cola world 600. in 1986 the name was shortened to the coca-cola 600, or coke 600 which it was referred to at the time. the name changed again in 2002 to the coca-cola racing family 600 referring to the coca-cola family of drivers who are sponsored by coca-cola. in 2003, the name returned to the coca-cola 600.