The upcoming Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s road course is set to be an exciting race in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Taking place on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., fans can tune in to NBC or stream it on various platforms. The course has been reconfigured to offer more passing opportunities for drivers, with changes such as an extended straightaway, a new turn, and a sharper hairpin.
The Cup playoff field will be reduced to eight drivers after this race, with William Byron currently leading Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson. Defending series champion Ryan Blaney is in sixth place, the only Ford driver in the top eight. Last year’s winner, AJ Allmendinger, will be looking to defend his title.
Last week’s race at Talladega was an intense one, with non-playoff driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. coming out on top in a three-wide finish. The race saw a late crash involving 27 cars, leaving some teams unhappy with NASCAR’s handling of the situation. Just four active playoff drivers finished in the top 10.
The weather forecast for Sunday looks ideal, with sunny skies and temperatures around 80 degrees. Following the race at Charlotte, the series will head to Las Vegas for the South Point 400. Fans can stay updated on the season and postseason standings online.
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