Tyler Reddick captured pole position for the Bank of America ROVAL 400, setting the fastest time in the highly competitive NASCAR Cup Series lineup at Charlotte Motor Speedway, just ahead of Shane van Gisbergen. The race is set to take place on Sunday, October 5, with Reddick again proving his skill on the ROVAL’s challenging road course.
Reddick Leads the Field After Impressive Performance
With a lap time of 85.939 seconds, Tyler Reddick proved the quickest at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s twisting ROVAL, securing his second pole of the 2025 season. Reddick last started on pole at this venue in 2023, and his earlier pole this year came at Circuit of The Americas in March. Shane van Gisbergen couldn’t catch him this time, setting a lap of 95.971 seconds and settling for second on the grid. Reddick’s consistency on road courses solidifies his position as a key contender in the current NASCAR Cup Series lineup.
Star Drivers Fill Out Front Rows
Shane van Gisbergen, who has dominated recent NASCAR Cup Series road course events by winning the last four, will start alongside Reddick. The last non-Van Gisbergen road course winner was Christopher Bell, whose victory came at Circuit of The Americas, the same venue where Reddick also excelled this season. Ty Gibbs secured the third starting spot, followed by Kyle Larson and Chris Buescher, ensuring that the front of the field is stacked with some of the series’ top talent.
Unfortunate Setback for Erik Jones
Erik Jones will line up at the back after his team at LEGACY MOTOR CLUB withdrew from qualifying due to a power steering problem on his No. 43 machine found on Saturday. This decision means Jones will have to work his way forward in a crowded 37-car field once the green flag drops.
What to Expect at the ROVAL 400
The Bank of America ROVAL 400 gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL. Fans can catch all the action live on USA Network, Performance Racing Network, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. With talents like Reddick, van Gisbergen, Ty Gibbs, Kyle Larson, and Chris Buescher all starting near the front, the NASCAR Cup Series lineup promises intense competition throughout the day.
The stakes remain high as the series continues its road course trend, with Reddick now holding multiple poles in 2025 and drivers like Christopher Bell and Erik Jones aiming to make their mark in upcoming events. The results of this race may shape the direction of the remaining NASCAR Cup Series schedule and highlight rising and established stars alike at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
