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With the Charlotte Roval gone, NASCAR drivers push for road course in Chase

The Charlotte Roval is gone, but should NASCAR's postseason Chase feature a road course race? Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick and Steve Letarte think so.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 7:28 PM
With the Charlotte Roval gone, NASCAR drivers push for road course in Chase
Key Things to Know
  • Several NASCAR competitors and analysts want a road course featured in the postseason Chase schedule.
  • Speedway Motorsports replaced the Charlotte Roval layout by returning the Bank of America 400 to the traditional oval.
  • NASCAR will move Watkins Glen into the postseason Chase beginning with the 2027 Cup Series schedule.
The Story in 60 Seconds

NASCAR drivers and analysts have voiced their desire to retain a road course in the postseason Chase following the removal of the Charlotte Roval. Speedway Motorsports returned the fall race to Charlotte Motor Speedway's traditional oval layout, leaving the postseason schedule without a road course event.

Competitors including Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, and broadcaster Steve Letarte argued that the Chase should test drivers across every track style. In response to scheduling needs, NASCAR plans to move Watkins Glen into the postseason Chase lineup for the 2027 season.

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