NASCAR is bringing the show to Charlotte Motor Speedway for an elimination race, and it should be a wild one.
The NASCAR Cup Series is running the Bank of America ROVAL 400 on Sunday in Concord, North Carolina. This race will serve as the final race in the Round of 12 for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Four drivers will drop out of playoff contention after Sunday’s race.
Sunday’s race begins at 1 p.m. CT. Follow along with our live updates for Sunday’s NASCAR race at Charlotte.
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NASCAR Charlotte Roval TV schedule, start time for the Bank of America ROVAL 400
Green Flag Time: Approx. 1 p.m. CT on Sunday, Oct. 13
Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval (2.28-mile temporary road course) in Concord, North Carolina
Length: 109 laps, 252.88 miles
Stages: 25 laps, 25 laps, 59 laps
TV coverage: NBC
Radio: PRN (94.9 FM in Nashville)
Streaming: FUBO (free trial available); NBC Sports app (subscription required); NASCAR.com and SiriusXM on Channel 90 for audio (subscription required)
The Bank of America Roval 400 will be broadcast nationally on NBC. Streaming options for the race include the NBC Sports app and FUBO, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
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NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture heading to Charlotte ROVAL race
Top eight advance to next round; one race remains in Round of 12
1. William Byron — Advanced
2. Christopher Bell — +57 ahead of 9th
3. Kyle Larson — +52
4. Denny Hamlin — +30
5. Alex Bowman — +26
6. Ryan Blaney — +25
7. Tyler Reddick — +14
8. Chase Elliott — +13
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9. Joey Logano — -13
10. Daniel Suarez — -20
11. Austin Cindric — -29
12. Chase Briscoe — -32
Bank of America Roval 400 starting lineup
Shane van Gisbergen earned his first Cup Series pole position during Saturday’s qualifying session.
Here is the top 10 in the starting lineup for Sunday’s race in Charlotte.
1. Shane van Gisbergen, No. 13 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
2. Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
3. AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
4. Joey Logano, No. 22 Penske Racing Ford
5. Austin Cindric, No. 2 Penske Racing Ford
6. Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
7. Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
8. Brad Keselowski, No. 6 RFK Racing Ford
9. Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota
10. William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Last five winners at Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL
2023: AJ Allmendinger
2022: Christopher Bell
2021: Kyle Larson
2020: Chase Elliott
2019: Chase Elliott
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