We‘re bringing you live updates covering Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race from Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Roval, the Bank of America Roval 400 (2 ET, NBC, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, NBC Sports App). Bookmark this page and check back often as we chronicle the action from what promises to be a thrilling Sunday.
Overview:
• Charlotte Motor Speedway’s revamped Roval layout hosts the 109-lap Round of 12 playoff elimination race Sunday afternoon.
• Among the 12 playoff contenders, four drivers will leave Charlotte eliminated from the championship fight. With a new track layout expected to offer a high degree of unpredictability, anything could happen — and anyone, except an already locked-in William Byron, could be going home disappointed.
If it helps to get you in the mood, you can check out past Charlotte races ad-free on NASCAR Classics.
All times listed are Eastern.
Sunday, October 13
2:20 p.m.: It‘s time for opening ceremonies! Head to NBC and fire up Race Center; cars will roll off the grid momentarily.
2:17 p.m.: Today marks Martin Truex Jr.‘s final road-course race as a full-time driver. Truex rolls off 30th this afternoon.
2:10 p.m.: Don‘t forget to lock in those Fantasy Live picks! Here‘s my lineup for this afternoon. (Thanks for racing this afternoon, SVG, and saving some valuable usage of playoff drivers.)
2:02 p.m.: Yes, please.
2 p.m.: Here‘s the points picture heading into today:
1. William Byron: Advanced to Round of 8
2. Christopher Bell: +57
3. Kyle Larson: +52
4. Denny Hamlin: +30
5. Alex Bowman: +26
6. Ryan Blaney: +25
7. Tyler Reddick: +14
8. Chase Elliott: +13
— Eight drivers advance —
9. Joey Logano: -13
10. Daniel Suárez: -20
11. Austin Cindric: -29
12. Chase Briscoe: -32
William Byron‘s already locked in to the Round of 8 via earned points at Kansas and Talladega. Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson will almost certainly advance based on their buffer of points, but beyond that, it‘s wide open. Stage points will be crucial for playoff drivers this afternoon.
1:50 p.m.: We‘ve got a new NASCAR fan at the track this weekend. Welcome, Becks!
