The Charlotte Roval has long tested playoff nerves, and the 2025 Bank of America Roval 400 promises no less. NASCAR released the preliminary entry list Monday, confirming 37 cars for the Round of 12 finale at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s hybrid road-and-oval layout. With championship positions on the line, only two drivers—Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney—enter with guaranteed advancement, leaving the rest of the playoff field facing a tense elimination battle on Sunday.
Key Highlights
- NASCAR’s preliminary entry list features 37 cars for the 2025 Bank of America Roval 400.
- Josh Bilicki returns in the No. 66 Garage 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for his sixth Cup start of the season.
- Chase Elliott, last week’s Kansas winner, is already locked into the Round of 8 and will drive the No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet.
- Ryan Blaney is the only other driver assured of advancing to the next playoff round after his New Hampshire victory.
- The race serves as the decisive Round of 12 cutoff, intensifying the fight for remaining playoff spots.
Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney Enter Secure
Chase Elliott’s victory at Kansas removed all pressure for the Charlotte Roval. Driving the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, Elliott carries UniFirst colors as he seeks to build momentum for the Round of 8. Ryan Blaney, who won earlier at New Hampshire, enjoys the same comfort. Both drivers can race aggressively without the looming risk of elimination that shadows their competitors.
Bilicki Headlines a Stable Field
The lone notable addition to the otherwise standard lineup is Josh Bilicki. The Wisconsin driver pilots the No. 66 Garage 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, marking his sixth Cup Series appearance of the year. Bilicki last ran at Charlotte in May on the oval layout, finishing 33rd in the Coca-Cola 600. His participation brings a small shakeup to a field otherwise comprised of full-time entries.
Full Entry List Released
NASCAR confirmed the complete roster of 37 cars for Race 32 of 36 on the 2025 schedule. Every playoff contender returns, including Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, Joey Logano, William Byron, and Tyler Reddick.
| Car | Driver |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Chastain (P) |
| 2 | Austin Cindric (P) |
| 3 | Austin Dillon |
| 4 | Noah Gragson |
| 5 | Kyle Larson (P) |
| 6 | Brad Keselowski |
| 7 | Justin Haley |
| 8 | Kyle Busch |
| 9 | Chase Elliott (P) |
| 10 | Ty Dillon |
| 11 | Denny Hamlin (P) |
| 12 | Ryan Blaney (P) |
| 16 | AJ Allmendinger |
| 17 | Chris Buescher |
| 19 | Chase Briscoe (P) |
| 20 | Christopher Bell (P) |
| 21 | Josh Berry |
| 22 | Joey Logano (P) |
| 23 | Bubba Wallace (P) |
| 24 | William Byron (P) |
| 34 | Todd Gilliland |
| 35 | Riley Herbst |
| 38 | Zane Smith |
| 41 | Cole Custer |
| 42 | John Hunter Nemechek |
| 43 | Erik Jones |
| 45 | Tyler Reddick (P) |
| 47 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. |
| 48 | Alex Bowman |
| 51 | Cody Ware |
| 54 | Ty Gibbs |
| 60 | Ryan Preece |
| 66 | Josh Bilicki |
| 71 | Michael McDowell |
| 77 | Carson Hocevar |
| 88 | Shane van Gisbergen |
| 99 | Daniel Suarez |
The grid also features veterans like Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch, and Kevin Harvick’s successor Noah Gragson, along with newcomers such as Shane van Gisbergen. Each team readies for the unique challenge of the 2.28-mile course that blends infield turns with Charlotte’s high banks.
News in Brief: Full Entry List for the 2025 Bank of America Roval 400 Revealed
NASCAR’s preliminary entry list for Sunday’s 2025 Bank of America Roval 400 confirms 37 cars, highlighted by Josh Bilicki’s No. 66 Garage 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. Playoff drivers Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney enter Charlotte already locked into the Round of 8 after victories at Kansas and New Hampshire. The rest of the postseason field must battle through the Roval’s demanding layout to avoid elimination in Race 32 of the season. Watch Sunday’s action to follow every twist in the playoff fight and see who advances.
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