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JR Motorsports — NXS Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval Preview

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JR Motorsports Xfinity Team Preview
TRACK – Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval (2.28-mile road course)
NXS RACE – Blue Cross NC 250 (67 laps / 152.76 miles)
TUNE IN – CW, PRN, SiriusXM Channel 90 at 5:00 p.m. (ET)

Carson Kvapil

No. 1 – Registix Chevrolet

Kvapil 2025 NXS Stats

Starts: 28

Wins: 0

Top 5s: 6

Top 10s: 13

Laps Led: 64

Avg. Finish: 13.9

Points: 7th

Carson Kvapil enters the final race in the Round of 12 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff nine points above the cutline.

Kvapil will make his first NXS start on the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval Saturday afternoon in his Registix Chevrolet.

With four current starts on road courses in the NXS, Kvapil has one top-five and two top-10s, with a best finish of fifth at Watkins Glen International earlier this season.

According to NASCAR Loop Data Statistics, the 22-year-old rookie currently sits fifth in quality passes (1,093).

Carson Kvapil

“I am really looking forward to going to the Roval this weekend, it is different than any track I have raced on before. We don’t have as much of a buffer going into this race as we had hoped, but as long as we execute all day, we should be able to move into the Round of 8. Andrew (Overstreet, crew chief) and this whole No.1 team has been working hard to make sure I am prepared for when we hit the track Saturday. Hopefully we can make our strategy work and have our Registix Chevrolet in contention at the end.”

Justin Allgaier

No. 7 Hellmann’s Chevrolet

Allgaier 2025 NXS Stats

Starts: 28

Wins: 3

Top 5s: 12

Top 10s: 16

Laps Led: 897

Avg. Finish: 12.9

Points: 2nd

Justin Allgaier will make his 500th career NXS start when the field takes the green flag on Saturday at the Roval.

With this milestone, Allgaier will become just the fifth driver in series history to make 500 or more starts.

Following a strong run last weekend at Kansas Speedway, Allgaier has advanced into the Round of 8 for the NXS Playoffs. This marks the 10th consecutive season that the Illinois native has advanced into the Round of 8.

In seven previous NXS starts at the Roval, Allgaier has scored two top-fives and four top-10s, with a best finish of fourth coming in 2019.

Justin Allgaier

“It’s definitely a nice feeling going into this weekend knowing that we are locked into the next round of the playoffs. Everyone on this Hellmann’s team has worked so hard to get to this point and hopefully we can have a nice, fun weekend before the next round gets started. Anything can happen at the Roval, but I know that we are going to have a car capable of fighting for the win.”

Sammy Smith

No. 8 Pilot Chevrolet

Smith 2025 NXS Stats

Starts: 28

Wins: 1

Top 5s: 6

Top 10s: 14

Laps Led: 62

Avg. Finish: 15.1

Points: 12th

Sammy Smith will tackle the Roval this Saturday for the third time in his NXS career, seeking to advance to the Round of 8 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Smith currently sits just 14 points below the cutline heading into the final race of the Round of 12.

In his two NXS starts at the Roval, the Iowa native has finished 10th and 11th.

Thus far in 2025, Smith has tallied one top-five and three top-10 finishes on road courses, along with a top-10 finish on the Chicago Street Course.

Sammy Smith

“We ran a solid race all day long at Kansas last weekend, which was what we needed to put us back in the game and have a shot at advancing to the Round of 8. I have full faith that this Pilot Chevrolet team can accomplish just that. This has been our strongest season yet on road courses, so I’m looking forward to this Saturday at the Roval.”

Connor Mosack

No. 9 CLT Wholesale Chevrolet

Mosack 2025 NXS Stats

Starts: 2

Wins: 0

Top 5s: 0

Top 10s: 0

Laps Led: 0

Avg. Finish: 29.5

Points: N/A

Connor Mosack returns to JR Motorsports this weekend for the annual NXS race at the Charlotte Roval. In last year’s event, the Charlotte, N.C. native started 10th and led five laps before finishing 18th behind the wheel of a JRM Chevrolet.

Last year’s Roval race was Mosack’s second start with JRM in 2024. The young driver made a splash at his debut in the annual street race in downtown Chicago, starting third and finishing sixth in the Windy City.

Mosack has 11 NXS road-course starts in his career, tallying one top-five and two top-10 finishes.

CLT Wholesale joins Mosack and JRM this weekend on the No. 9 Chevrolet. CLT Wholesale is the Carolinas’ Liquidation Superstore, specializing in home improvement goods, scratch & dent appliances, tools, furniture and more. CLT Wholesale is open to the public, with additional bulk-order discounts available to resellers.

Connor Mosack

“I’m looking forward to getting back in a JR Motorsports car, especially at my home track. The entire JRM team has been on a roll this year, bringing top-notch cars every weekend, so I’m confident that Cory (Shea, crew chief) and the No. 9 CLT Wholesale team will unload with a car capable of finding Victory Lane this week at the Roval. I’ve always enjoyed competing at road courses and JRM has been incredibly strong at that style of racing this year, which gives me a lot of optimism for Saturday.”

Connor Zilisch

No. 88 WeatherTech Chevrolet

Zilisch 2025 NXS Stats

Starts: 27

Wins: 9

Top 5s: 17

Top 10s: 19

Laps Led: 890

Avg. Finish: 8.1

Points: 1st

Connor Zilisch will make his first NXS start at the Charlotte Roval on Saturday afternoon.

Zilisch claimed a second-place finish last week at Kansas, clinching his spot in the Round of 8 of the NXS Playoffs. He enters Charlotte as the points leader, 37 ahead of Allgaier, and has now held the championship lead for four consecutive races. The No. 88 team leads the owner standings by 42 points.

Zilisch made history by racking up his 16th consecutive top-five finish at Kansas, the most consecutive top-five finishes by a driver in series history. He is just one away from tying the rookie record for most top-fives in a season currently held by Christopher Bell (18 in 2018).

This season on road courses, Zilisch has gone to Victory Lane four times, taking the checkered flag at Circuit of the Americas, Sonoma Raceway, Watkins Glen and Portland International Raceway.

Connor Zilisch

“The road courses have been really good for the WeatherTech team this year so I’m excited to have one in the playoffs. I’ve been to the Roval before in a Trans Am car, but never in an Xfinity car. I’ve got a little bit of experience but I’m excited to go there again and get the feel of the new layout. It looks really cool and it’s always great to race in my hometown.”

JRM Team Updates

JR Motorsports at Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval: JR Motorsports has competed at Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval a combined 29 times in the NXS since 2018. In those starts at the 2.28-mile road course, the organization has recorded two wins, nine top-fives and 18 top-10s. The average finish is 11.2.

Souvenir Rig: JRM drivers Carson Kvapil, Justin Allgaier, Sammy Smith, Connor Mosack and Connor Zilisch will be signing autographs at the JR Motorsports / HMS-Byron/Bowman souvenir rig on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 2:10 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. ET.

Chevrolet Becomes Presenting Sponsor of IROC

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 1, 2025) – IROC Holdings LLC and General Motors announced today that Chevrolet is now the presenting sponsor of IROC. This renewed relationship builds on a storied history between the two brands that has seen Chevrolet front and center for countless moments in IROC’s history.

“We are thrilled to welcome Chevrolet as our presenting sponsor for IROC,” said Ray Evernham, Co-Principal of IROC Holdings. “Chevrolet has not only played a key role in my own personal career, but they’ve been a vital part of IROC’s history, too. Rob [Kauffman, co-principal] and I have had a lot of fun bringing the IROC brand back to life, and to now have our friends at Chevrolet and General Motors involved makes it even more exciting.”

“Chevrolet is proud of our long and rich history with IROC, which dates back more than half a century, and honored to be the presenting sponsor,” said Todd Christensen, Director of Chevrolet Motorsports Marketing. “We look forward to seeing the stars and cars back on track in a revitalized IROC.”

The partnership debuted at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, August 13-16, where IROC Presented by Chevrolet was a featured run group at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. An impressive 27 authentic IROC race cars participated in the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion’s IROC Unser Family Cup class, with many being original Chevrolet Camaros that were campaigned in IROC competition between 1974-1989. An equally impressive lineup of drivers—including names like Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, Kurt Busch, Bobby Labonte, Scott Pruett, Danny Sullivan and Ken Schrader—reunited with the original machines they raced during IROC’s prime making the IROC Unser Family Cup one of the most-anticipated classes of the weekend.

The history between General Motors and IROC dates back to 1974 when 12 identically-prepared Chevrolet Camaros took to the track with motorsports legends like Richard Petty, A.J. Foyt, Emerson Fittipaldi and Graham Hill behind the wheel. While Chevrolet’s Camaro was the designated car for the IROC Series from 1974 until 1989, General Motors returned to IROC once again in 1996 with the Pontiac Firebird, which would be utilized through the final year of series competition in 2006.

“The excitement from fans and drivers around the revival of the IROC brand has been incredible, and Chevrolet’s commitment only reinforces that we’re building something truly special,” said Evernham.

About IROC Presented by Chevrolet: IROC (International Race of Champions) is a series that held races from 1973 to 2006, which brought together the greatest drivers from all forms of motorsport to race identical cars on historic tracks for an all-star extravaganza. In early 2024, NASCAR Hall of Fame member Ray Evernham and former NASCAR Cup Series team owner and venture capitalist Rob Kauffman founded IROC Holdings LLC and announced they had acquired the rights to the IROC brand. IROC returned for their first reunion in nearly 20 years in July 2024 at Lime Rock Park, and hosted their first on-track competition at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion in August 2025 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Official IROC-branded merchandise is available at shop.iroc-racing.com.

Young’s Motorsports Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™ October Team Preview

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Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series
Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™ | EcoSave 250

Fast Facts

No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team:
Driver: Ben Maier
Primary Partner(s): TOP LINER
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST
Crew Chief: Jason Miller
2025 Driver Points Position: 55th
2025 Owner Points Position: 30th
Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

● Welcome Back: The 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series season stretch driver continues this weekend, with Young’s Motorsports proud to welcome back rookie Ben Maier to the team’s lineup to steer the team’s flagship No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST for Friday afternoon’s EcoSave 250 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™.

The Truck Series returns from its penultimate off-weekend, which coincided with the Kansas Speedway fall event weekend, ready to fire up the stretch run of the season.

Friday’s race at the ROVAL™ kicks off the first of four events in the next five weeks, a sprint that will carry the 25-race tour to its season finale and Championship 4 event at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway on October 31, 2025.

● About Ben: Maier, a rising star in the Motorsports world, has spent years honing his skills in various racing series like Stadium Super Trucks with Robby Gordon, Trans Am, Cars Tour and Travis Pastrana’s NitroCross and now, with the support of Young’s Motorsports, he is ready to take on the competition in the highly competitive Truck Series for the second time in his young career.

His youthful enthusiasm and passion for racing have already garnered attention and fans can expect an exhilarating performance as he takes to the track.

● All Board: For the 22nd of 25 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series races this season, TOP LINER will serve as the primary marketing partner for Friday afternoon’s 67-lap showdown.

TOP LINER is a premier provider of spray-on truck bed liners based in Adairsville, Georgia.

With over 25 years in the industry and extensive research and development with a range of spray-on bedliners,

TOP LINER is the leading manufacturer of high-performance and durable urethane linings and bed liners.

TOP LINER is confident in product quality and offers a lifetime warranty.

As a key partner active in the Trans Am Series and now the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series, TOP LINER continues to drive excellence on and off the track.

● Ben Maier Truck Series Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™ Stats: Friday afternoon’s EcoSave 250 will mark Ben Maier’s inaugural NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series track start at the iconic 2.28-mile ROVAL™.

The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series shifts from the flat, tricky corners of New Hampshire Motor Speedway to uncharted territory this weekend, as the series makes its highly anticipated debut at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™.

Friday afternoon’s event marks the inaugural NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series race on the 2.28-mile, 17-turn layout that combines the high banks of Charlotte’s oval with its demanding infield road course.

Precision and adaptability will be the name of the game.

Unlike New Hampshire’s rhythm of braking and throttle control on a flat oval, the ROVAL™ requires technical road-course craft, patience through tight sections and the ability to capitalize on restarts.

Teams that manage track position and strategy — including pit calls and potential fuel mileage gambles — are expected to have the upper hand.

Saturday’s showdown opens the Round of 8 in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series Playoffs, raising the stakes with just three races left to determine the Championship 4.

Every stage point will matter as contenders look to build momentum and secure a ticket to Phoenix, while non-Playoff entries such as Young’s Motorsports aim to play spoiler and steal the spotlight just outside the Queen City.

It’s also a triple-header weekend of NASCAR action at Charlotte.

Following Friday afternoon’s Truck Series debut, the NASCAR Xfinity Series will take center stage with the Blue Cross NC 250 — an elimination race in its own Playoff battle on Saturday, October 4.

The weekend culminates on Sunday with the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 for the NASCAR Cup Series, serving as the Round of 12 cutoff race.

A victory at the ROVAL™ would be historic, etching the winner’s name as the first Truck Series driver and team to conquer the hybrid road course.

With 67 laps on tap, strategy and survival will collide in a high-pressure setting that promises drama at every corner.

● Ben Maier Truck Series Career Stats: Entering the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™, Maier is set to make just the second NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series start of his career.

Earlier this season, the Connecticut native debuted at Lime Rock Park, where he turned heads with a 20th-place qualifying effort and showed consistent pace throughout the 100-lap event.

Maier ultimately delivered a respectable 18th-place finish in his inaugural outing, building confidence and experience that he now carries into his first appearance at the ROVAL™.

● Calling the Shots: Guiding Maier as crew chief of the No. 02 TOP LINER Chevrolet Silverado RST is veteran Jason Miller.

On Friday afternoon, Miller will make his 155th NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series start atop the pit box. In his previous 154 races, he has collected one win, eight top-five finishes and 28 top-10 efforts.

This weekend’s 22nd race of the season will mark Miller’s first Truck Series appearance as a crew chief at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™. It also represents his 12th start in that leadership role this year.

While new to the ROVAL in the Truck Series, Miller does bring valuable road course experience from the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

He has called six races as crew chief at Charlotte’s ROVAL™, highlighted by an eighth-place finish during the 2020 rain-soaked Drive for the Cure 250 with road course specialist Jade Buford.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™ Stats: This weekend will mark Young’s Motorsports’ first and second NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series track starts at the Concord, N.C.-based track.

While the team has not yet competed at the ROVAL™ in the Truck Series, the team did participate in last year’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race, delivering a 28th-place finish after starting 33rd with rookie driver Leland Honeyman Jr in the Drive for the Cure 250 Presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series History: Since entering the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series in 2012, the Mooresville, N.C., – based organization has logged 535 starts from 75 drivers, resulting in solid performances that include two victories (Talladega Superspeedway 2019 and 2021), seven top-five finishes and 33 top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 23.4 and an average finishing position of 22.3.

● Follow on Social Media: For more information on Ben Maier, please like him on Facebook and follow him on Instagram.

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports), and follow them on Instagram (@youngsmotorsports) and X |Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Ben Maier Pre-Race Quotes:

On the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™: “I’m really looking forward to making my debut at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™ on Friday afternoon. It’s a unique track that mixes the oval and road course, and there’s a lot for me to learn, but I’m excited to take on the challenge.

“We had a solid run at Lime Rock earlier this year that gave me confidence, and now I want to build on that with Young’s Motorsports. This team works so hard to bring competitive trucks to the track, and my goal is to represent them well and keep us in the mix all day.”

On Making Second Truck Series Start of 2025: “Having a solid debut at Lime Rock was huge for me. It gave me confidence that I could qualify well, stay competitive, and bring the truck home in one piece.

“That experience is something I can lean on heading into the ROVAL™, because even though it’s a completely different track, it’s still about adapting quickly and running a smart race.

“My focus is to take what I learned at Lime Rock, keep building on it, and give Young’s Motorsports another performance they can be proud of.”

No. 20 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Will Rodgers

Primary Partner(s): Lanita Specialized | Will Rodgers Liver Health Foundation

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST

Crew Chief: Andrew Abbott

2025 Driver Points Position: N/A

2025 Owner Points Position: 34th

Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

● Welcome Back!: For the first time since 2023, Young’s Motorsports welcomes back Will Rodgers to its NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series lineup. Rodgers will pilot the No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado RST in Friday afternoon’s EcoSave 250 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™.

The Truck Series returns from its penultimate off-weekend, which coincided with the Kansas Speedway fall event weekend, ready to fire up the stretch run of the season.

Friday’s race at the ROVAL™ kicks off the first of four events in the next five weeks, a sprint that will carry the 25-race tour to its season finale and Championship 4 event at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway on October 31, 2025.

● About Will: A native of Maui, Hawaii, Rodgers began go-kart racing at the age of nine before moving into motorcross at the age of 13.

After a successful stint including a regional championship on two wheels, Rodgers broadened his racing resume by competing in off-road events before evolving into Sports Car Racing in 2015.

By 2016, his Sports Car credentials landed him in NASCAR’s development series, the ARCA Menards Series, where he competed in several races on the series’ platform, winning four times at iconic road courses like New Jersey Motorsports Park and Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway and Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International.

While sponsorship has kept him on the sidelines from competing full-time, the likable and popular driver has managed 10 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts since 2019, as well as five previous Truck Series races, leading into the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL.

Rodgers is also a graduate of the NASCAR Next initiative, having been a member of the program during the 2018 and 2019 race seasons, respectively.

● All-Aboard!: For the 22nd of 25 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series races this season, Lanita Specialized returns as the primary partner on the No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado RST for the 67-lap race on Friday afternoon.

Founded in 1997, Lanita Specialized provides truckload and LTL transportation. We service the needs of our customers with professional and qualified drivers.

We take pride in our equipment and handle your freight with the same amount of care and in a timely manner.

Our transportation services are designed to meet your needs and expectations at affordable prices.

Based on the principles of integrity, respect, quality, and family, Lanita Specialized serves the lower 48 states for your transportation needs. We are equipped with multiple bays for tractor and trailer maintenance or repairs.

● Spreading the Word!: Will Rodgers Liver Health Foundation will also join the organization to serve as a major secondary marketing partner on the No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado RST for the final Truck Series road course race of the season.

The Will Rodgers Liver Health Foundation was formed from the inspiration of Will Rodgers’ personal struggle, fight, and endurance with Liver Disease.

We were formed to help fill the gaps for those affected with liver health issues by providing education, testing resources and a link to care.

The Will Rodgers Liver Health Foundation’s vision is to build awareness and provide education of liver disease, remove any barriers for treatment of liver diseases for targeted demographics, provide a link-to-care and eliminate negative stigma surrounding liver disease.

Triple Duty: Will Rodgers has a busy weekend at the ROVAL™. In addition to his driving duties with Young’s Motorsports on Friday, he will serve as the primary spotter in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for Family Cope Racing and fellow TransAm competitor Thomas Annunziata for the 67-lap Blue Cross NC 250.

For the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 on Sunday, Rodgers will continue his full season spotting duties of guiding Byron, Michigan native Erik Jones around the track aboard his No. 43 LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Toyota Camry.

● Will Rodgers Truck Series Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™ Stats: Friday afternoon’s EcoSave 250 will mark Will Rodgers’ inaugural NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series start at the iconic 2.28-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™.

While the event will be his first Truck Series appearance on the challenging road course layout, Rodgers is no stranger to the ROVAL™.

The Mooresville, N.C. resident has made two prior NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at the track, highlighted by a 28th-place finish after qualifying 10th in the 2019 Drive for the Cure 250 with Brandonbilt Motorsports.

The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series shifts from the flat, tricky corners of New Hampshire Motor Speedway to uncharted territory this weekend, as the series makes its highly anticipated debut at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™.

Friday afternoon’s event marks the inaugural NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series race on the 2.28-mile, 17-turn layout that combines the high banks of Charlotte’s oval with its demanding infield road course.

Precision and adaptability will be the name of the game.

Unlike New Hampshire’s rhythm of braking and throttle control on a flat oval, the ROVAL™ requires technical road-course craft, patience through tight sections and the ability to capitalize on restarts.

Teams that manage track position and strategy — including pit calls and potential fuel mileage gambles — are expected to have the upper hand.

Saturday’s showdown opens the Round of 8 in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series Playoffs, raising the stakes with just three races left to determine the Championship 4.

Every stage point will matter as contenders look to build momentum and secure a ticket to Phoenix, while non-Playoff entries such as Young’s Motorsports aim to play spoiler and steal the spotlight just outside the Queen City.

It’s also a triple-header weekend of NASCAR action at Charlotte.

Following Friday afternoon’s Truck Series debut, the NASCAR Xfinity Series will take center stage with the Blue Cross NC 250 — an elimination race in its own Playoff battle on Saturday, October 4.

The weekend culminates on Sunday with the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 for the NASCAR Cup Series, serving as the Round of 12 cutoff race.

A victory at the ROVAL™ would be historic, etching the winner’s name as the first Truck Series driver and team to conquer the hybrid road course.

With 67 laps on tap, strategy and survival will collide in a high-pressure setting that promises drama at every corner.

● Will Rodgers Truck Series Career Stats: Entering Charlotte, Rodgers has five career NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series races to his credit. He has earned a career-best 21st-place finish in the 2022 edition of the Xpel 225 at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) for Reaume Brothers Racing.

Since 2021, he has carried an average finish of 28.4.

● Calling the Shots: Guiding Rodgers as crew chief of the No. 20 Lanita Specialized | Will Rodgers Liver Health Foundation Chevrolet Silverado RST is longtime crew chief Andrew Abbott.

On Friday afternoon, he will be crew chief in his 131st NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series race. In his previous 130 races, he has one pole, two top-five and eight top-10 finishes.

This weekend’s 22nd race of the season will mark Abbott’s first Truck Series appearance as a crew chief at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™. It also represents his first start in that leadership role this year.

While new to the ROVAL in the Truck Series, Abbott does bring valuable road course experience from the NASCAR Xfinity Series. In five previous Xfinity Series races, he led Jeremy Clements to a track-best 11th-place finish after starting eighth in 2019.

The longtime industry veteran will also pull double duty as crew chief this weekend. In addition to calling the shots for Rodgers, he will continue in his primary role on Saturday as Xfinity Series crew chief for Young’s Motorsports and their No. 42 program with driver Anthony Alfredo.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™ Stats: This weekend will mark Young’s Motorsports’ first and second NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series track starts at the Concord, N.C.-based track.

While the team has not yet competed at the ROVAL™ in the Truck Series, the team did participate in last year’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race, delivering a 28th-place finish after starting 33rd with rookie driver Leland Honeyman Jr in the Drive for the Cure 250 Presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series History: Since entering the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series in 2012, the Mooresville, N.C., – based organization has logged 535 starts from 75 drivers, resulting in solid performances that include two victories (Talladega Superspeedway 2019 and 2021), seven top-five finishes and 33 top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 23.4 and an average finishing position of 22.3.

● Follow on Social Media: For more on Will Rodgers, please like him on Facebook (Will Rodgers), follow him on Instagram (@willrodgers_) and X | Twitter (@willrodgers65).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports), and follow them on Instagram (@youngsmotorsports) and X |Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Will Rodgers Pre-Race Quotes:

On the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™: “I’m really looking forward to returning to the Charlotte ROVAL with Young’s Motorsports driving the No. 20 Lanita Specialized | Will Rodgers Liver Health Foundation Chevrolet Silverado.

“I’ve run the Xfinity race there a few times and I’ve always had good speed, so I’m anticipating the same this weekend.

“Being that it’s the first time the Truck Series has competed on the ROVAL™ and with my past experience, I hope to have a leg up on some of the competition.”

On Showcasing the Will Rodgers Liver Health Foundation at the ROVAL™: “I’m honored to represent our nonprofit organization this weekend, the Will Rodgers Liver Health Foundation, during liver awareness month.

“As someone who is endured liver disease personally, I know how important it is to be aware of liver conditions and how to live a healthy lifestyle.

“Our organization focuses on community awareness, education, screening and link-to-care for those in need.”

Race Information:

The EcoSave 250 (67 laps | 152.76 miles) serves as the 22nd of 25 races on the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series schedule. The weekend features a one-day show, beginning with a 50-minute group practice session on Friday, October 3, from 11:05 to 11:55 a.m. ET, followed immediately by qualifying at 12:10 p.m. ET to set the 36-truck starting field. The field will take the green flag later in the day, shortly after 3:30 p.m., with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the NASCAR Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90.

Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR Xfinity Series

Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™ | Blue Cross NC 250

Fast Facts

No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Anthony Alfredo

Primary Partner(s): The Roth ID Tag™

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro

Crew Chief: Andrew Abbott

2025 Driver Points Position: 24th

2025 Owner Points Position: 25th

Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing

Notes of Interest:

● Year Two, Full Throttle: In January, Young’s Motorsports announced that NASCAR Xfinity Series veteran Anthony Alfredo would compete full-time for the team in its second year of Xfinity Series competition.

Alfredo is driving the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro for the entire 33-race schedule, which continues with this Saturday’s Blue Cross NC 250 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™.

● About Anthony: A popular driver, Alfredo, a native of Ridgefield, Connecticut, joins Young’s Motorsports with an array of Motorsports experience, including starts in the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series, respectively.

The 2025 season will mark Alfredo’s fourth full-time Xfinity Series campaign, and he joins the Mooresville, N.C.-based team after spending the 2024 season with Our Motorsports.

The 25-year-old finished 15th in the 2024 Xfinity Series driver standings, highlighted by a Dash 4 Cash victory at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway. He added two more top-five finishes and seven top-10s to his career totals, further strengthening his résumé across 146 Xfinity Series starts.

● All-Aboard!: For the 29th of 33 Xfinity Series races this season, Young’s Motorsports welcomes back The Roth ID Tag™ as the primary marketing partner on the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro for the 67-lap race this weekend.

The Roth ID Tag™ Identification System is an information tag that can be affixed to any car seat or product used by an infant, young child, or person under the care of a parent or guardian.

The tags can be used by any person, children or adults.

In the event of an emergency, the tag pulls from the car seat and becomes an emergency identification wristband.

The Roth ID Tag™ has identifying information for the child, three emergency contacts, and a line for additional information.

Additional information could include medical information, a child’s first language, or speech limitations.

The Roth ID Tag™ partnered with Alfredo and the Young’s Motorsports team earlier this year at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway in March.

● Anthony Alfredo Xfinity Series Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™ Stats: Saturday’s Blue Cross NC 250 will mark Alfredo’s fourth career start at the at the iconic 2.28-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™, nestled just outside the Queen City.

Alfredo earned a track-best of 12th after starting 18th in the 2022 edition of the Drive for the Cure 250 for Our Motorsports.

The Xfinity Series veteran driver will look to improve his overall ROVAL™ average finish of 193.

Additionally, Alfredo has one NASCAR Cup Series start at the ROVAL™ with a best effort of 26th after starting 20th in the 2021 Bank of America ROVAL™ 400, driving for Front Row Motorsports.

Twenty-eight races into the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season — and with the regular season now in the rearview mirror, Anthony Alfredo and the Young’s Motorsports No. 42 team still plan to make some noise in the Playoffs.

While they won’t compete for a championship, they still have the chance to contend for victories and shake up the Playoff grid in the final stretch of the year.

This weekend, the series heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™ for the Blue Cross NC 250, the 28th race of the season and the third and elimination stop in the opening round of the Xfinity Series Playoffs.

The unique 2.28-mile combined road course and oval layout is notorious for producing unpredictable racing, aggressive strategy calls and dramatic late-race moments that often decide who advances — and who sees their championship hopes end.

For Alfredo and the No. 42 Chevrolet team, the approach remains simple: go all out for a strong performance or perhaps contend for a win.

A breakthrough victory at the ROVAL™ would serve as the ultimate payoff for the resilience they’ve shown all season, while also rewriting the Playoff storyline by denying a postseason contender an all-important win and momentum boost.

Saturday afternoon’s race isn’t just another event — it’s a high-stakes Playoff showdown, where contenders fight to keep their title hopes alive and underdogs like Alfredo and Young’s Motorsports have every opportunity to steal the spotlight.

Then on Sunday, the spotlight shifts to the NASCAR Cup Series with the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400, the third and elimination race of the Round of 12.

With just one last chance to secure a ticket to the Round of 8, fans can expect high drama, bold moves, and season-defining moments on Charlotte’s treacherous infield road course and high-speed oval corners.

● Anthony Alfredo Xfinity Series Career Stats: Entering Charlotte, Alfredo has 146 NASCAR Xfinity Series races to his credit, earning a career-best third-place finish twice, most recently at Talladega Superspeedway after starting 11th in the 2024 edition of the Ag-Pro 300 for Our Motorsports.

Since 2020, he has earned one pole, five top-five, and 23 top-10 finishes and has an average finish of 20.2.

● Kansas Speedway | Kansas Lottery 300 Race Recap: The NASCAR Xfinity Series journeyed to Kansas Speedway for their solo stop in the Midwest, often referred to as “the land of Oz.”

After a respectable outing in the most recent Xfinity Series race in the Food City 300 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway, the Mooresville, N.C.-based team carried confidence into the weekend, hoping to deliver its second top-10 finish of the season.

Despite their best efforts, the team faced balance issues with their No. 42 Dude Wipes Chevrolet.

Even though Alfredo qualified a solid 22nd, he worked his way inside the top 20 throughout the race and appeared poised for another strong performance with Young’s Motorsports.

However, the team found itself trapped a lap down when the caution flag waved during a round of green-flag pit stops.

From there, despite their determination, Alfredo and the No. 42 team were unable to recover to the lead lap and ultimately settled for a frustrating 25th-place finish at the checkered flag.

With the arrival of the homestretch, Young’s Motorsports will lean on their experience and never-give-up attitude to propel them forward through the remainder of the season.

This closing stretch features a road course, an intermediate, a superspeedway and two short tracks to close out the year.

● Calling the Shots: Guiding Alfredo as crew chief of the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro is longtime crew chief Andrew Abbott.

On Saturday afternoon, he will be crew chief in his 158th NASCAR Xfinity Series race. In his previous 157 races, he has four top-five and 14 top-10 finishes.

The season’s 29th race will be his fifth tango at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™ as crew chief in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

In his track debut, he led Jeremy Clements to an impressive 11th-place finish after starting eighth in 2019.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR Xfinity Series at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™: This weekend will mark Young’s Motorsports’ second appearance in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at the Concord, N.C.-based race track.

Last October, rookie driver Leland Honeyman Jr. started in the 33rd position but was collected in a late-race accident that relegated the team to a 28th-place finish, seven laps short of the full distance in the Drive for the Cure 250 Presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.

On tracks featuring a road course layout, the family-owned organization has logged nine Xfinity Series starts, with an average result of 24.0.

● Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR Xfinity Series History: Since entering the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2024, the family-owned organization has logged 61 starts and maintains an average starting position of 25.5 and an average finish of 23.8.

● Follow on Social Media: For more on Anthony Alfredo, please visit AnthonyAlfredo.com, like him on Facebook (Anthony Alfredo Racing), follow him on Instagram (@anthonyalfredo) and X | Twitter (@anthonyalfredo).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports), and follow them on Instagram (@youngsmotorsports) and X |Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Anthony Alfredo Pre-Race Quotes:

On the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™: “The ROVAL™ is a really fun circuit to race on. It presents quite a few challenges, but I’ve always seemed to be competitive there and look forward to capitalizing on that this weekend.”

On Biggest Challenges at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™: “The ROVAL™ doesn’t have very much runoff and is surrounded by walls and most places, so you have to be very precise and can’t afford to go off track, unlike a lot of other road courses.”

On Comparing the ROVAL™ to a Street Course: “Honestly, the ROVAL is a lot like a street course because of the narrow racing surface and lack of runoff.”

On the Keys to Success at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™: “Qualifying well to get track position early and put ourselves in position for stage points and ultimately the end of the race will be important.”

On Goals for the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™: “My goal is to finish inside the top 10 this weekend. I’ve been close on many road courses before and I feel good about my chances this weekend.”

On Goals for the Remainder of 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Season: “We need to continue performing at a high level and finishing well throughout the rest of the season.

“Our team has fought a lot of adversity this year, but we need to remain focused on running our own race each week and controlling what we can control through the end of the season.

“Our main goal for the final few weeks of racing should be to execute at a high level and control what is in our control. That’s really all we can do and hopefully that allows us to finish the year on a high note.

“I have faith we can make the top 20 in points, even though it seems like a far reach.”

On the Most Recent NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Kansas Speedway: “I was pleased with our performance at Kansas Speedway this past weekend, but unfortunately, an untimely caution during the green flag pit cycle ruined what was shaping up to be a great finish.”

Race Information:

The Blue Cross NC 250 (67 laps | 152.76 miles) is the 29th of thirty-three (33) races on the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule. Practice is set for Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. ET, with qualifying immediately following at 12:40 p.m. ET. The 38-car field will take the green flag shortly after 5:00 p.m. ET, with live coverage on The CW Network, the Performance Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local in the Eastern Time Zone.

Motorsports Safety Innovations: How Track Technology Is Shaping Everyday Driving

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In motorsports, every second counts. Racing teams continually strive to improve their vehicle technology to enhance the performance of their vehicles. 

Technological improvements matter when it comes to vehicle performance as well as safety. As motorsports seek enhanced safety measures for their drivers, that same technology eventually becomes a part of the everyday driving experience. 

Motor vehicles used for everyday transportation have seen improvements in vehicle safety as a result of advancements pioneered in the world of motorsports. As a result, motorsports-led safety enhancements have made driving on an everyday basis safer. 

An Example Of Safety Being At The Forefront Of Motorsports

While it may not be apparent at first glance, safety is on the mind of every motorsports team.  Regardless of the type of race environment, teams are interested in advancing safety measures. As vehicle performance improves, safety measures must also improve. 

Consider that anti-lock braking systems (ABS) were developed first for race cars. Now, it is rare to find a vehicle on the road that lacks anti-lock brakes. However, braking systems were much more primitive prior to the ABS technology being developed and implemented on a widespread basis in the world of motorsports. 

Why Is Safety Important In Motorsports?

Needless to say, motorsports is a dangerous business. Roll cages, crumple zones, and helmet designs have all been invented by the motorsports industry in order to meet the challenges associated with these dangers. 

In turn, these improvements in safety have been adapted to suit the needs of daily motorists. Consumer vehicles more frequently feature higher-strength materials in their construction, such as carbon fiber. Materials such as this allow for the vehicle to simultaneously weigh less, perform better in gas mileage, and protect vehicle occupants better in the event of an accident. 

Where Is The Future Of Vehicle Safety Headed?

As motorsports continue to innovate in terms of safety improvements, it is inevitable that those innovations will become a part of consumer vehicles. 

One such area of safety improvement relates to autonomous braking technology. The inability to stop abruptly can lead to car accidents. Imagine travelling at a high rate of speed on a highway or interstate. A sudden stop by one vehicle requires a trailing vehicle to make an even more abrupt stop. If unable to do so, this can lead to a dramatic, multi-vehicle accident. 

Autonomous braking enables the vehicle to alert the driver to stop due to an impending hazard on the road. If the driver is unable to perform a braking maneuver quickly enough, the vehicle will apply an emergency brake and stop itself. Drivers are better equipped to avoid serious accidents due to safety improvements first conceived of in the world of motorsports. 

Why Sports Cards Are Gaining Popularity Again

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Sports cards have made a remarkable comeback in recent years, reestablishing themselves as a major category within the collectibles market. While they were once seen primarily as childhood keepsakes, today they attract serious investors and lifelong fans alike. Several factors explain this renewed popularity. The global pandemic played a role, as people rediscovered old hobbies and searched through stored collections. Many were surprised to learn their cards had gained significant value. Social media and online marketplaces have also made buying, selling, and trading sports cards easier than ever, exposing them to wider audiences.

Celebrity and athlete endorsements have further boosted demand. High-profile auctions, where rare rookie cards of players like Michael Jordan or Tom Brady sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars, fueled mainstream interest. Younger generations, who grew up with both trading cards and digital collectibles, see sports cards as a bridge between nostalgia and investment. Unlike digital-only assets, cards provide something tangible that can be graded, displayed, and passed down.

Today, collectors view sports cards not only as a fun hobby but also as a serious alternative investment. Whether you want to relive childhood memories or profit from rising demand, the sports card market offers opportunities for all levels of collectors. If you’re looking to sell sports cards, timing and strategy are crucial in this fast-moving space.

Factors That Influence Sports Card Value

Not all sports cards are worth the same, and several factors determine their value. The most obvious is the athlete featured. Rookie cards of legendary players like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, or Michael Jordan often dominate auctions, but even modern players can see skyrocketing values if they perform exceptionally well. Player popularity, career milestones, and Hall of Fame inductions all influence demand.

Condition is another major factor. Cards are graded on a professional scale, with higher grades commanding exponentially higher prices. A card in Gem Mint 10 condition might be worth ten times more than the same card graded a 7. Factors like centering, edges, corners, and surface are carefully analyzed to establish grades.

Rarity also drives value. Limited print runs, special inserts, and autographed cards are highly desirable because fewer exist in circulation. Historical significance, such as cards marking iconic sports moments, can also boost prices. Additionally, market trends and pop culture influence values. For example, a player’s breakout season or major media coverage can cause their card prices to rise almost overnight.

Understanding these dynamics is key to making smart decisions in buying, holding, or selling. Collectors who track these factors closely are better positioned to maximize the worth of their collections.

How Sports Card Collecting Compares to Comic Collecting

Sports card and comic collecting share many similarities, but they also have distinct differences that make them appealing to different types of enthusiasts. Both markets are driven by rarity, condition, and cultural relevance. Just as a comic featuring the first appearance of Spider-Man holds legendary status, a rookie card of a sports icon can define the sports card world. Both rely heavily on professional grading systems, which add credibility and establish trust among buyers and sellers.

Where they differ is in the type of appeal. Comics combine art and storytelling, giving fans a narrative to connect with, while cards focus on real-life athletes and historical sports achievements. Comics often gain value when adapted into movies or shows, while sports cards react to on-field performance, championships, and player milestones.

Many collectors enjoy both hobbies, seeing them as complementary. Each provides a way to hold a piece of history, whether fictional or real. Preserving collections properly is essential in both cases, as condition directly impacts value. For sellers who manage mixed collections, working with trusted buyers is key. Comic Buying Center in Libertyville helps collectors navigate both markets, offering fair evaluations and a pathway to sell comics or sports cards confidently.

Next-Level Diesel Performance Upgrades to Elevate Your Engine’s Power

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Setting the Stage: The Case for Diesel Engine Enhancements

Tightening emissions standards have made the factory diesel a strangled version of what it could be. Enthusiasts still want torque that hauls without gasping for air, and efficiency that doesn’t come at the cost of grit. The sweet spot lives in targeted upgrades built for purpose. Smart tuning adjustments, robust hardware swaps, and airflow improvements can reclaim lost potential. When chosen with precision, these investments yield more output per drop of fuel and hold the line on longevity. Forget chasing gimmicks—this is about deliberate engineering that pays for itself in real-world driving.

Targeting Core Gains with Diesel Tuning Enhancements

The ECU dictates performance, and manipulating its commands is the fastest path to measurable gains. Remapping fuel and air delivery curves, whether through handheld tuners, boost controllers, or full custom dyno sessions, sharpens throttle response and torque delivery. Off-the-shelf tunes suit broad needs, but custom maps extract every ounce from your specific setup. Precision matters; sloppy injection timing or ignoring mechanical load limits can turn a promising upgrade into a failure point. Intelligent tuning balances aggression with restraint, tapping hidden horsepower without torching reliability.

Key Components to Boost Reliability and Power

Hardware upgrades shift the ceiling on what your diesel can endure under load. High-flow injectors, larger turbochargers, and heavy-duty intercoolers remove choking points that starve the engine at peak demand. Each piece must be matched for capacity, avoiding mismatched flows that waste potential. The right diesel performance parts integrate like a well-coached team, handling heat, pressure, and volume without flinching. Done right, these swaps transform your powerplant from merely adequate to brutally effective.

Maximizing Airflow with Diesel Airflow Optimization

Air is the lifeblood of combustion, and starving it is sabotage. Cold-air intakes feed cooler, denser charge air into the cylinders, while performance filters keep restriction low without shortcutting filtration. On the other hand, downpipes expel spent gases quickly, preventing harmful backpressure. Match intake gains with exhaust freedom, or you create an imbalance that dulls the upgrade’s effect. Material choice matters—stainless steel withstands abuse and corrosion, while aluminized steel balances cost with adequate durability. This is about flow discipline, not random bolt-ons.

Fuel System Upgrades for Consistent Delivery

Horsepower evaporates if your fuel system can’t keep pace. High-pressure lift pumps deliver a steady feed, upgraded fuel rails distribute fuel volume evenly, and reinforced injection lines withstand long-term stress. A fortified network means crisper throttle response and fewer lean surges under full pull. Reliability demands validation: pressurize the system, perform leak checks, and monitor real-time pressures. If you ignore this step, you’re gambling with injector health and piston safety.

Electronic Calibration with Advanced Diesel Tuning Packages

Not all tuning tools are created equal. Handheld programmers are well-suited to quick tweaks; desktop software offers broader control; a professional custom map provides surgical precision. Every choice comes with the shadow of warranty clauses and compliance checks. Be prepared to log data after modifications. Without post-tune validation, you’re just guessing. Fuel trims, boost curves, sensor readings—they tell you if your investment is doing what you paid for.

Best Practices for Diesel Upgrade Installation Tips

Installation makes or breaks your upgrade. Respect torque specifications. Choose gaskets that hold compression under constant thermal cycling. Thread-lock components that vibrate loose over time. Sometimes, a trusted professional is worth the cost to ensure critical tolerances are met. Before you call it finished, conduct a boost leak test, scan for codes, and confirm every fastener is seated. There is no place for sloppy shortcuts.

Sustaining Peak Performance with Diesel Maintenance Routines

Performance gains vanish without disciplined upkeep. Filters clog faster with higher flow rates; change them sooner. Fluids degrade more quickly under higher loads; monitor levels and replace before degradation sets in. Sensors need regular checks to protect the precision of your upgrades.

Install gauges for exhaust gas temperature and boost pressure, the real-time lifelines of your engine’s health, with a diesel mechanic perth. Tuning software evolves, and updates keep calibration honest. Neglect maintenance, and you’ll be rebuilding instead of driving.

The Road Ahead: Future Diesel Performance Innovations

The horizon is shifting. E-fuels promise cleaner combustion without neutering power. Hybrid assist systems target instant torque fills at low RPM. Emissions tech is getting lighter, less restrictive, and less parasitic. Smart builders watch the industry’s moves, pull proven ideas into their projects, and test small before betting big. Anticipation beats reaction.

Ready, Set, Go: Charting Your Diesel Power Path

Combine tuned electronics, liberated airflow, fortified fuel systems, and matched components. The result is violent efficiency. Now plan your upgrade sequence, source from trusted specialists, and turn your diesel into the machine it should have been from the start.

Why Speedway Fans Also Enjoy Online Casino Games

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The rush of speedway racing and the exhilaration of playing at an online casino have more in common than you would think. Both provide fast-paced, engaging experiences that keep fans coming back for more.

Speedway racing involves speed, accuracy and quick reflexes. Fans desire to witness drivers’ sharp turns and powerful straights in action. Similarly, online casino games offer fast-paced excitement, creating engaging experiences that appeal to thrill-seekers and strategists alike.

The Shared Adrenaline of Racing and Gaming

Speedway racing and online casino games provide excitement, maintaining fans’ interest. Car enthusiasts live for the sound of racing engines around the circuit. They can feel tension in tight finishes and surprise in each circuit rotation. Casino games provide an equivalent experience, in which each spin of the wheel or each dealt card contains instant excitement and a surprising possibility. 

Platforms like the bet way app replicate this intensity, allowing players to feel the thrill of the moment no matter where they are. As drivers explore limits around the circuit, players enjoy their games’ moments of risk and excitement.  Whether it’s waiting for a card to turn in poker or blackjack or the roulette wheel to finish its spin, the anticipation is part of the thrill. The combination of waiting and action provides high adrenaline content. It makes both racing and online gaming highly engaging forms of entertainment. 

How Strategy and Chance Drive Engagement

Speedway fans are drawn to speed, danger and racing strategy. The drivers must make split-second decisions to gain an edge over others. Control and aggression must be in complete harmony to deliver success on the circuit. Online casino games do the same by combining chance and strategy. Players can plan bets, control stakes and make intelligent decisions while still having an element of surprise in results. 

The risk element provides thrill. The possibility of reward makes every moment exhilarating. Passing an opponent at the last minute down the home stretch or winning a once-in-a-lifetime pot in a poker game is the thrill that comes from knowing that both skill and luck play a role. This element of risk and reward offers both kinds of fans an adrenaline-filled, satisfying experience.

One of the defining aspects of speedway racing is the need for quick thinking. Drviers must act instinctively to constantly changing situations on the track. Fast thinking in an online casino game is replicated in this sense. Blackjack, roulette, or flash slot machines in the bet way app involve brisk decisions and sharp attention. The fast-paced gameplay format keeps you interested, as much as split-second excitement draws you to speedway racing as an event. 

The spin or turn of a card during a hand can have an immediate result. What it provides is instant gratification as much as an exhilarating overtake or last-gasp victory provides. Fast gameplay increases entertainment value, both in racing and in an online casino playing session, keeping both interesting and compelling. It ensures experiences remain exciting and unforgettable.

Community and Competition in Tracks and Tables

Speedway fans often enjoy the social aspects of racing competitions. The energy of the crowd, supporting drivers and results chat offer common ground. Online casino games also include social and competitive elements. Many sites, like the bet way app, allow players to participate in leaderboards. 

They can take part in tournaments or share accomplishments with buddies. The feeling of community supports the experience and becomes something beyond solitary play. Speedway racing fans who enjoy supporting drivers can enjoy similar satisfaction in online casino forums. Competition and collective excitement build long-term bonds. They keep players returning for more, whether on the track or in the virtual casino world.

Why Thrill-Seekers Turn to Online Casinos

To most racing fans, games at an online casino come as part of an extension of their thrill-seeking desire. Away from the tracks, there is always an urge to maintain adrenaline flow. Sites like the betway app provide instant access to various games, ranging from classic slots to faster table games. This ensures that thrill-seekers can experience engaging gameplay anytime. Both speedway racing and online casino gaming offer immersive experiences that combine action, strategy and anticipation.

Both speedway racing and online casino gaming offer immersive experiences that combine action, strategy, and anticipation. Card players can plan strategically against old foes or new opponents. They also feel tension and excitement when luck and chance comes into the equaation. This makes online casinos an excellent sidekick to the high-adrenaline thrills of racing in the Speedway.

The common characteristics of online casino games and speedway racing make them natural companions for thrill-seekers.  Both provide exhilarating speed, combine risk and reward and entail fast thinking. Quality sites like the bet way app allow players to experience this entertainment at home, at the office, or on the move. 

They fill the void between digital and live excitement. Whether supporting drivers in the circuit or placing a calculating bet on a favorite game, aficionados undergo the same excitement, strategy and brotherhood. As an option to action and interaction, online games provide an appealing way to extend pleasure after the circuit. They keep aficionados entertained, in touch and active anytime, anywhere.

The Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Outlook

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The NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) heads to the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course for the Bank of America ROVAL 400 this weekend. The road course has hosted a NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race since 2018.

Shane van Gisbergen captured the pole last season with a lap of 99.246 MPH (82.704 secs.) and Kyle Larson started sixth, led a race-high 62 of the 109 laps, and cruised to a dominant victory in the seventh annual running of the Bank of America Roval 400 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

NASCAR Cup Series Standings

PosDriverNoPointsRace WinsStage WinsPlayoff Pts+/- Cutoff
1Chase Elliott (P)93,1042118In On Wins
2Ryan Blaney (P)123,0993833In On Wins
3Kyle Larson (P)53,124393254
4Denny Hamlin (P)113,118563648
5Christopher Bell (P)203,114422844
6William Byron (P)243,110273240
7Chase Briscoe (P)193,091251821
8Joey Logano (P)223,08313813
9Ross Chastain (P)13,070127-13
10Bubba Wallace (P)233,057149-26
11Tyler Reddick (P)453,054026-29
12Austin Cindric (P)23,035138-48

Track & Race Information for the Bank of America ROVAL 400

Playoff Race #: 6 of 10
Purse: $9,797,935
Track Size/Type: 2.28 Mile Asphalt Road Course
Number of Turns: 17
Elevation Change: 35 degrees
Race Length: 109 laps / 248.52 miles

Time

Sunday, October 5th, at 3 p.m. ET on USA, PRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Stages

Stage 1 and 2 Length: 25 laps (each)
Final Stage Length: 59 laps

The previous Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course playoff race winners:

Elliott and Larson lead the NCS in wins at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course with two wins each.

DateRace WinnerOrganizationStarting Position
Sunday, September 30, 2018Ryan BlaneyTeam Penske9
Sunday, September 29, 2019Chase ElliottHendrick Motorsports19
Sunday, October 11, 2020Chase ElliottHendrick Motorsports2
Sunday, October 10, 2021Kyle LarsonHendrick Motorsports10
Sunday, October 9, 2022Christopher BellJoe Gibbs Racing8
Sunday, October 8, 2023AJ AllmendingerKaulig Racing6
Sunday, October 13, 2024Kyle LarsonHendrick Motorsports6

Who and what should you look out for at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course?

  • Tyler Reddick (No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota) has one pole, one top five, three top 10s, and an average finish of 7.800.
  • Chase Elliott (No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet) has two wins, three top fives, five top 10s, and an average finish of 7.714. Elliott went on to win his first NASCAR Cup Series title in 2020 after winning the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course that season. In 2020, Elliott won the third playoff race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course. Elliott ranks third on the all-time NCS road course wins list with seven victories, the most among active drivers.
  • Joey Logano (No. 22 Team Penske Ford) has one pole, two top fives, six top 10s, and an average finish of 8.571. Logano also leads the NCS in average starting position with a 6.167 in six starts.
  • Kyle Larson (No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet) has two wins, two top fives, two top 10s, and an average finish of 14.667. Larson went on to win his first NASCAR Cup Series title in 2021 after winning the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course that season. In 2024, Kyle Larson won the seventh playoff race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.
  • Christopher Bell (No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota) has one win, two top fives, three top 10s, and an average finish of 10.000. In 2022, Christopher Bell won the fifth playoff race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.
  • Ryan Blaney (No. 12 Team Penske Ford) has one win, two top fives, five top 10s, and an average finish of 10.143. The NCS made its track debut at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course in 2018, and Blaney won the event.
  • Denny Hamlin (No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota) has one top five, one top 10, and an average finish of 16.429.

Spire Motorsports EcoSave 250 Race Advance

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  • Spire Motorsports will field three entries in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series inaugural race on the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway ROVAL. Connor Zilisch, who will drive the No. 7 Delaware Life Chevrolet Silverado Friday, owns the team’s best finish on a road course, qualifying on the pole and finishing fourth in his CRAFTSMAN Truck Series debut last March at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The Mooresville, N.C., organization fields the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolets full time in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The No. 7 entry will see a rotating roster of all-star caliber drivers for the remainder of the season, while Rajah Caruth and NASCAR Cup Series veteran Corey LaJoie will pilot the Nos. 71 and 77, respectively.
  • All three Spire Chevrolet Silverados will participate in the “Window of Hope” program, swapping the traditional black window net pull tab for a pink one to honor and raise funds for breast cancer awareness through the Erik Jones Foundation.
  • The EcoSave 250 will be televised live on FS1 Friday, Oct. 3 beginning at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The first of three races in the Round of 8 of the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series playoffs, and 22nd of 25 events on the series’ 2025 calendar, will be broadcast live on the NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Channel 90.

Connor Zilisch – Driver, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado

  • Connor Zilisch will pilot Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Delaware Life Chevrolet Silverado in Friday’s EcoSave 250 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL.
  • Zilisch will pull double duty on the weekend, also driving his No. 88 WeatherTech Chevrolet for JR Motorsports in Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Blue Cross NC 250. The series’ championship hopeful already accumulated enough points to lock into the Round of 8 with one race remaining in the Round of 12.
  • The 67-lap event will mark his eighth CRAFTSMAN Truck Series start and sixth with Spire Motorsports. Zilisch will make his first start at the ROVAL in any series this weekend.
  • Last March, the talented teenager made his NASCAR debut in Spire Motorsports’ Brian Pattie-prepared No. 7 Silverado at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. He set a track record while claiming the Cometic Gasket Pole Award by 0.714 seconds. Despite a pair of early-race miscues, Zilisch battled through the field twice to earn a spirited fourth-place finish.
  • In seven road course starts in the Xfinity Series, the decorated road course racer has tallied five poles, five wins, seven top fives, seven top 10s, 275 laps led in 509 laps contested (54.02 percent) and owns a sixth-place average starting position and an average finish of 1.7.
  • Delaware Life is an insurance and annuity company that empowers financial professionals with a wide array of customizable solutions. A subsidiary of Group 1001 Insurance Holdings LLC, Delaware Life focuses on delivering a seamless experience for advisors. The company understands how important it is to find the right fit for every client, every situation and every individual need. Delaware Life is passionate about equipping advisors with annuities that give their customers peace of mind and a successful future, allowing them to plan with confidence for whatever’s next.
  • Zilisch will race Spire Manufacturing chassis SMT-071 Friday, the same truck he drove in his NASCAR debut last March at Circuit of the Americas.
  • Before it was property of Spire Motorsports, chassis SMT-071 saw previous success as the primary road course truck for Kyle Busch Motorsports. Busch drove it to victory at Sonoma Raceway in June 2022, leading 45 of the event’s 75 laps en route to the team’s 95th win in the series.
  • In nine appearances, SMT-071 has tallied two poles, one win and five top fives while maintaining a 3.5 average starting position and an 10.5 average finish. The truck has paced the field for 94 circuits and led laps in six of its nine starts.

Connor Zilisch Quotes
You have shown a lot of consistency on road courses across the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and Xfinity Series. What is it about road courses that suits your style so well?
“It’s my background and just coming up racing in Go Karts. I raced on road courses a lot more than most people in NASCAR did, so I just have a better feel for it. I am really excited to go to the ROVAL and get the chance to race for Spire Motorsports again this year. I had a lot of fun racing with the No. 7 team last year and I wanted to do more races than I have so far this year, which is zero, but I am excited to at least get to go to the ROVAL with them and maybe try and redeem ourselves for losing the race at COTA last year.”

How will the truck handle differently from your Xfinity Series car and how will you adapt?
“The truck has a little bit less power and more downforce, so it’s a little bit faster through the corners which just drives differently. It always takes me a little bit to get up to speed but I know the No. 7 team will bring me a fast Chevy Silverado and we will be able to contend for a win.”

Atop the No. 7 Box – Crew Chief Brian Pattie

  • Brian Pattie stands atop of the No. 7 pit box, an entry that has seen an abundance of all-star caliber drivers behind the wheel throughout the 2025 season.
  • In NASCAR Cup Series competition, Pattie called a pair of road course victories. In 2010, Juan Pablo Montoya led 74 of 90 laps en route to a dominant 4.735-second win at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International. Two years later, Clint Bowyer held off a hard-charging Tony Stewart in the final laps to earn his first of three wins of the season at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway.
  • During his time at NEMCO Motorsports, the 50-year-old was atop the ‘war wagon’ for two Xfinity Series (2000, 2001) and one CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win (1999) at Watkins Glen, all with driver Ron Fellows.
  • Last time out at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the No. 7 team and driver Patrick Emerling sustained left-front damage after another competitor initiated contact on pit road. The damage eventually led to contact with the outside retaining wall, ending the team’s day. Unfortunately, the result eliminated the No. 7 team from the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series owner’s playoffs.
  • Through 21 races, the No. 7 crew has tallied two wins, seven top fives and 10 top 10s.
  • While the Zephyrhills, Fla., native is yet to call CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at the Charlotte ROVAL, he has stood atop the box for five NASCAR Cup Series races on the configuration, claiming a course-best 17th-place finish in both 2019 and 2020 with Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.
  • In May, the team and driver Carson Hocevar claimed victory in the Heart of Health Care 200 at Kansas Speedway. Hocevar led 75 of the event’s 134 laps and survived last-lap contact en route to his fifth victory in the series and first aboard a Spire Motorsports- prepared Chevy Silverado.
  • The No. 7 team defended its 2024 victory in the Fr8 208 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in February with Kyle Busch behind the wheel. The Las Vegas driver spent all 135 laps in the top 15 while leading a race-high 80 laps and recording a field-leading average running position (3.2) and driver rating (124.6).
  • The 24-year industry veteran spent 14 seasons in NASCAR’s premier division. As a crew chief, he’s amassed six wins in Cup Series competition, 11 in the Xfinity Series and seven in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. He stands as one of 11 crew chiefs to win races across all three of NASCAR’s national touring series.

Rajah Caruth – Driver, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado

  • Rajah Caruth will handle the driving chores for Spire Motorsports’ No. 71 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Silverado in Friday afternoon’s EcoSave 250 on the ROVAL at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
  • In the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series most recent race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the No. 71 team collected 11 stage points and a 10th-place result to stay above the playoff cutline and advance to the Round of 8.
  • Caruth secured his second CRAFTSMAN Truck Series playoff berth by claiming victory at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway in May, and advanced to the Round of 8 for the second-consecutive season. Entering the first of three races in the Round of 8, the 23-year-old sits seventh on the playoff grid, just five points below the Championship 4 cutline.
  • The 2024 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Most Popular Driver will make his first series appearance at the ROVAL, but has experience on the course in NASCAR Xfinity Series competition. He navigated several late-race incidents at the wheel of the No. 44 Chevrolet to finish 19th in the 2023 Drive for the Cure 250.
  • With his NASCAR Xfinity Series appearance at the venue in 2023, the Winston-Salem (N.C.) State University graduate is one of three Round of 8 drivers with a NASCAR National Series event under his belt at the ROVAL.
  • Some of Caruth’s first times behind the wheel of a race car came in U.S. Legend Cars International competition on the Concord, N.C., venue’s infield road course.
  • Through 21 races, the Washington, D.C., native has registered one win, three top fives and 10 top 10s. He has led 193 laps, nearly quadrupling his 57 career laps led entering the 2025 season.
  • In the No. 71 team’s first playoff appearance in 2024, Caruth and Co. advanced to the Round of 8, but mechanical issues stalled their Championship 4 hopes in the season’s penultimate event at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.
  • With his first career CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last season, Caruth became the third African-American driver to win a NASCAR National Touring Series race, joining 2015 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Wendell Scott and current Cup Series star Bubba Wallace.
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  • The blue and white HendrickCars.com colors will wrap Spire Manufacturing chassis SMT-072. Last on track at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International, the truck has recorded two top fives and five top 10s in nine appearances.

Rajah Caruth Quotes
The Round of 8 is a wildcard lineup of tracks. What do you have to do to advance to the Championship 4 and compete for a title at Phoenix?
“With the ROVAL, Talladega and Martinsville in the round, jungle rules go into effect. It is a great opportunity with how close the points are to the cutline. Last year, I was something like 20 points behind the cut at the start of the round, but I’m currently only six points out of third. It is free game to get to the Championship 4. You cannot have a bad race. You can’t afford to finish bad, have a mechanical issue, get caught in an incident or fail to execute; especially in the first two races. I think stage points and a top-five or top-10 finish will be critical to stay in the fight.”

You are one of the only drivers in the field with past experience on the ROVAL. How much will you be relying on that experience?
“I think it’s valuable to know where to put yourself situationally and in traffic on restarts. Just like a couple weeks ago at New Hampshire, it’ll be super valuable to unload for practice and know where I’m at and the flow of the racetrack to be in the game. I expect to be right where I need to be when we hit the track, and excited to battle for a shot at a championship with all my No. 71 HendrickCars.com guys.”

Atop the No. 71 Box – Crew Chief Kevin “Bono” Manion

  • Veteran crew chief Kevin “Bono” Manion has called 15 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series road course events, collecting three top 10 finishes. Zane Smith’s sixth-place result in 2021 at Watkins Glen marked his best finish.
  • In 2023, Manion called the NASCAR Cup Series’ Bank of America ROVAL 400 for Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 team and driver Ty Dillon, a Greenville Swamp Rabbits and Bon Secours co-branded Chevrolet. It marked his only prior visit to the Charlotte ROVAL.
  • The Boylston, Mass., native was atop the box for Martin Truex, Jr.’s victory in the inaugural Xfinity Series event at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City. The win marked the first of six in the 2005 campaign for the duo. Just nine months later, the pairing secured their second Xfinity Series title in as many seasons at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
  • The 53-year-old, a 31-year veteran of the sport, founded Spire Motorsports’ CRAFTSMAN Truck Series program alongside industry veteran Mike Greci in 2022. The team claimed victory in its second outing with driver William Byron at Martinsville Speedway.
  • “Bono” has racked up six Cup Series victories – including the 2010 Daytona 500 – 17 NASCAR Xfinity Series triumphs and 12 CRAFTSMAN Truck series wins. Manion is also one of 11 crew chiefs to have called wins across all three of NASCAR’s national touring series.
  • In 2023, Manion became one of few to call a race in all three of NASCAR’s national series in a single season, all of which came under the Spire Motorsports banner. He led the part-time effort on the No. 7 Silverado in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, helped in limited starts for Carson Hocevar in the Xfinity Series and took the reigns during the second half of the Cup Series season for Ty Dillon and the No. 77 team.

Corey LaJoie – Driver, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado

  • Corey LaJoie will drive Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Gainbridge Chevrolet Silverado in Friday’s EcoSave 250 on the ROVAL at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
  • While LaJoie will make his first CRAFTSMAN Truck Series road course start, he has made 31 such starts in the NASCAR Cup Series. Last September at Watkins Glen, he earned an eighth-place finish, his best on a road course, and rounded out Spire Motorsport’s first triple top-10 day alongside teammates Carson Hocevar (third) and Zane Smith (fifth). The 5.33 team average finish marked the best for a multi-car Spire team, and the collective 95 points earned on the day marked the most points earned in a single event in team history.
  • The Concord, N.C., native has made six ROVAL appearances in NASCAR’s premier series, earning a course-best 12th-place result in 2022 behind the wheel of the team’s No. 7 Chevrolet.
  • Last time out at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, LaJoie qualified eighth and maintained top-10 track position throughout the day. He tallied his second-consecutive top-10 finish and fourth in five starts with an eighth-place result.
  • The father-of-three participated in the 2023 ARCA Menards Series event at Watkins Glen, claiming the General Tire Pole Award and leading the field to the green flag. After leading the first five laps on the day, a brake issue prevented him from competing for the win. Ironically, pseudo-teammate Connor Zilisch made his first stock car start that August afternoon, finishing second.
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Corey LaJoie Quote
You are one of few drivers in the field with experience at the ROVAL. What are your thoughts heading into the weekend?
“Every year the ROVAL throws something new at us. There’s going to be some chaos, and you never know who’s going to make it through clean. For us, it’s all about executing and staying patient because anything can happen. I’m just focused on getting a good run for the No. 77 Gainbridge team and seeing where we land when the checkered flag waves.”

Atop the No. 77 Box – Crew Chief Chad Walter

  • Chad Walter has called nine CRAFTSMAN Truck Series road course events with his best result coming in 2020 with Tyler Ankrum. The duo finished sixth in the Sunoco 159 on the road course configuration of Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.
  • In 19 starts on road courses atop the pit box in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, including a 2022 ROVAL appearance, the Cornell University graduate has tallied five top fives and seven top 10s. Walter found Victory Lane in the 2008 NAPA Auto Parts 200 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal with Ron Fellows. The duo played strategy and elected to stay out as rain was approaching the circuit. Heavy rain descended upon the track on Lap 48 and the race was called complete with Fellows in the lead.
  • Between NASCAR’s Xfinity Series and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, the Cornell University graduate has racked up six wins, 53 top fives and 135 top 10s.

About Spire Motorsports …
Spire Motorsports earned its inaugural NASCAR Cup Series victory in its first full season of competition when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on July 7, 2019. Less than three years later, William Byron drove Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado to its inaugural NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win on April 7, 2022, at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The team’s most recent CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win came on May 30, 2025, when Rajah Caruth took the checkered flag in the Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway.

In 2025, Spire Motorsports campaigns the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolets in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team also fields the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet Silverados in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and an ARCA Menards Series Chevrolet in select events.

HFT Advance | ROVAL

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ROVAL Event Info:
Date: Sunday, Oct. 6
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Location: Concord, North Carolina
Format: 109 Laps, 248.52 Miles, Stages: 25-50-109
TV: USA
Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90)

Weekend Schedule:
Saturday: 11:30 a.m. ET, Xfinity Practice (CW App, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 12:30 p.m. ET, Xfinity Qualifying (CW App, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 2 p.m. ET, Cup Practice (TruTV, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 3:10 p.m. ET, Cup Qualifying (TruTV, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 5 p.m. ET, Xfinity Race (CW, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Sunday: 3 p.m. ET, Cup Race (USA, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Pace Laps:

  • The ROVAL at Charlotte Motor Speedway hosts the final race in the Round of 12 in the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series Playoffs this weekend, in what is the final road course event of the 2025 season.
  • Sam Mayer sits fourth in the playoff standings with 2103 points, +43 points to the cutline, while Sheldon Creed is in sixth place with 2072 points, +12 above the cutline.
  • Mayer (10.5) holds the second highest average finish among full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers this season, behind only Connor Zilisch (8.1).
  • Mayer has finished inside the top five in five of his previous eight starts and has tied his career-high with 13 top-five finishes this season (also 2023).
  • Mayer (7.1) also has the third highest average starting position among full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers this season, behind Zilisch (6.2) and Justin Allgaier (6.8).
  • He has started inside the top five in each of his last eight starts dating back to his lone pole of the season at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in late July.
  • Creed earned his second consecutive top-five finish this season at Kansas (5th), after a runner-up result at Bristol.

Cole Custer Team Info:
Crew Chief: Aaron Kramer
Partner: HaasTooling.com

Sheldon Creed Team Info:
Crew Chief: Jonathan Toney
Partner: Road Ranger

Sam Mayer Team Info:
Crew Chief: Jason Trinchere
Partner: Audibel

Custer at ROVAL (Cup)
Starts: 3
Wins: —
Top-10s: 1
Poles: —

  • Custer makes his fourth Cup start at the ROVAL this weekend, where he has a 17.0 average finish. His lone top-10 result came in 2020 when he finished ninth.
  • His best start was P12 in 2022, and he boasts a 21.0 average starting position.
  • Custer has also made four NXS starts at the ROVAL with three top 10s.
  • Overall, on road courses in his Cup career, Custer has three top-10s and a 19.9 average finish.

Creed at ROVAL (Xfinity)
Starts: 3
Wins: —
Top-10s: 1
Poles: —

  • Creed is set to make his fourth Xfinity start at the ROVAL on Saturday, where he is coming off a 35th-place result in last season’s race. His only top-10 finish came in 2023 when he finished 10th.
  • He has started inside the top 10 in all three starts, and carries an 4.7 average starting position into the weekend.
  • Overall, on road courses in his Xfinity career, Creed has 10 top-10s and a 17.2 average finish.

Mayer at ROVAL (Xfinity)
Starts: 4
Wins: 2 (2023, 2024)
Top-10s: 3
Poles: 1 (2023)

  • Mayer is in line for his fifth Xfinity start at the ROVAL this weekend where is a two-time winner. He has swept the previous two races in 2023 and 2024, leading 63 total laps while driving for JR Motorsports.
  • He started on the pole in 2023 and on the front row last season, and holds an average starting position of 6.0.
  • Overall, on road courses in his Xfinity career, Mayer has 17 top-10s and a 11.5 average finish.

Where They Stand
Cup Points Standings (41: 33rd): Custer is 33rd in the Cup Series points standings with 397 points heading into the ROVAL this Sunday.

Xfinity Points Standings (41: 4th, 00: 6th): Mayer sits fourth in the playoff standings with 2103 points, +43 points to the cutline, while Sheldon Creed is in sixth place with 2072 points, +12 above the cutline.

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