The NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Craftsman Truck Series will all take center stage this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s ROVAL, promising an action-packed schedule. With playoff cutoffs looming for both Cup and Xfinity Series, every lap will count. Fans can expect intense qualifying sessions, high-speed practice runs, and full-throttle races as drivers navigate the challenging mix of road course and oval turns. The weekend’s lineup sets the stage for crucial points battles and memorable on-track moments.
Key Highlights
NASCAR returns to Charlotte ROVAL with all three national series in action.
Truck Series will race at the track for the first time, kicking off Round of 8.
Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 and Xfinity Series Blue Cross NC 250 feature Round of 12 playoffs.
Major entries include Josh Bilicki, Alex Labbe, Daniel Hemric, Aric Almirola, and Sage Karam.
Broadcasts will air on USA Network, CW, and FOX Sports 1, covering all three series.
Weekend Schedule Overview
The Charlotte ROVAL weekend officially begins on Friday, Oct. 3, with Truck Series action. Practice starts at 11:05 a.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 12:10 p.m., and the EcoSave 250 kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET. FOX Sports 1 will provide live coverage of the truck race, featuring 36 entrants. Among them are Carter Fartuch in the No. 2 Reaume Brothers Racing truck, Connor Zilisch in the No. 7 for Spire Motorsports, and Kris Wright returning in the No. 16 for McAnally Hilgemann Racing. Josh Bilicki will pull triple duty this weekend, starting with the No. 41 for Niece Motorsports.
Saturday, Oct. 4, shifts focus to the Xfinity and Cup Series. Xfinity Series practice starts at 11:30 a.m. ET, with qualifying following at 12:40 p.m. ET. The Blue Cross NC 250 begins at 5:00 p.m. ET, broadcast on CW. Forty-two drivers are entered, meaning four teams will fail to make the field after qualifying, pending any entry changes. Key entrants include Alex Labbe in the No. 07, Daniel Hemric in the No. 11 for Kaulig Racing, Corey Day in the No. 17 for Hendrick Motorsports, and Aric Almirola in the No. 19 for Joe Gibbs Racing. Other notable names include Kaz Grala, Andrew Patterson making his Xfinity debut, Sage Karam, and Josh Williams.
Cup Series practice starts at 2:00 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 3:10 p.m. ET. Sunday, Oct. 5, marks the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at 3:00 p.m. ET, airing on USA Network. Thirty-seven teams are entered, meaning the field is full barring any late changes. Josh Bilicki returns in the No. 66 for Garage 66, with the complete roster including many playoff contenders aiming to advance through the Round of 12 cutoff.
Entry Lists and Notable Drivers
The Truck Series EcoSave 250 features a diverse field of 36 trucks. Returning drivers include Parker Kligerman in the No. 75 for Henderson Motorsports, Timmy Hill in the No. 56 for Hill Motorsports, and Wesley Slimp in the No. 62 for Halmar Friesen Racing. Tyler Tomassi fills in for Derek White in the No. 69 for MBM Motorsports. Each driver faces the unique ROVAL challenge, combining tight road course turns with traditional oval speeds.
The Xfinity Series will feature several familiar faces and newcomers. Andrew Patterson will attempt his Xfinity debut in the No. 32 for Jordan Anderson Racing, while Austin J. Hill drives the No. 35 for Joey Gase Motorsports. The No. 45 for Alpha Prime Racing is piloted by Josh Williams, and Preston Pardus returns in the No. 50 for Pardus Racing, Inc. Veteran drivers like Daniel Hemric, Aric Almirola, and Sage Karam are all expected to play key roles in the Round of 12 playoff battle.
In the Cup Series, Josh Bilicki in the No. 66 and other playoff contenders will compete for critical points. Charlotte’s ROVAL is known for unpredictable results, making every practice lap, qualifying run, and pit stop crucial. Fans can expect strategic racing, high-intensity battles, and dramatic moments across all three series.
News in Brief: Charlotte ROVAL Weekend Schedule Set for Three Series Action
Charlotte Motor Speedway hosts a full NASCAR weekend Oct. 3–5 with Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series action. The Truck Series kicks off Round of 8 with the EcoSave 250, while Xfinity and Cup Series hit their Round of 12 cutoffs. Notable entries include Josh Bilicki, Daniel Hemric, Alex Labbe, Aric Almirola, and Sage Karam. Broadcasts air on FOX Sports 1, CW, and USA Network. Expect competitive races, unpredictable ROVAL results, and playoff implications.
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