Chase Elliott snagged victory at Kansas in an incredible finish, joining Ryan Blaney as the only drivers mathematically locked into the Round of 8.
When Denny Hamlin tangled with the car he owns, driven by Bubba Wallace, it opened the door for Elliott sneak through and earn his 21st career win.
NASCAR now heads to the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval for the final road course race of the 2025 season as part of a tripleheader weekend
Defending serieschampion Joey Lognao is on the bubble, 13 points above Ross Chastain. Bubba Wallace is 26 points back, Tyler Reddick 29 points behind, and Austin Cindric 48 points adrift.
Kyle Larson is the defending winner at the Roval, but all eyes will be on Shane van Gisbergen as he attempts to win a fifth consecutive road course race this year.
(Schedule is tentative and subject to change)
Friday, October 3rd
11:05am EST — NASCAR Truck Series practice — FOX SPORTS 2
12:10pm EST — NASCAR Truck Series qualifying — FOX SPORTS 2
3:30pm EST — NASCAR Truck Series race (67 laps) — FOX SPORTS 1
Saturday, October 4th
11:30am EST — NASCAR Xfinity Series practice — CW APP
12:40pm EST — NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying — CW APP
2:00pm EST — NASCAR Cup Series practice — TRUTV
3:10pm EST — NASCAR Cup Series qualifying — TRUTV
54:00pm EST — NASCAR Xfinity Series race (67 laps) — THE CW
Sunday, October 5th
3:00pm EST — NASCAR Cup race at Charlotte Roval (109 laps) — USA NETWORK
AJ Allmendinger, Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
Photo by: Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
How can I watch the NASCAR Cup Series at Charlotte?
- Date: Sunday, October 5th
- TV start time: 2:30pm EST
- Green flag: 3:05pm EST
- Laps/Miles: 109 laps / Roughly 250 miles
- Stages: 25 / 25 / 59
- Tires: Eight sets
- TV channel: USA NETWORK | TSN (Canada) | Other international viewing options
- Live stream: In-car cameras on HBO MAX
- Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Who is racing at the Charlotte Roval
There are 37 teams entered for this weekend’s race with one part-time entry. The Garage 66 Ford has entered the race with Josh Bilicki as the driver.
*Playoff drivers in bold
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