Charlotte Roval Cuts NASCAR Cup Playoff Field to Final Eight

The Charlotte Roval this weekend serves as a pivotal elimination race in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, with four drivers set to be cut from the Round of 12 as they vie for a place in the Round of 8. Joey Logano currently holds the final transfer spot, narrowly ahead of Ross Chastain, Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick, and Austin Cindric, who are below the cutline and facing elimination unless they can secure crucial points or victories. Non-playoff drivers, including AJ Allmendinger—last year's Roval winner—and rookie Shane van Gisbergen, present potential spoilers, particularly as van Gisbergen has dominated road courses but missed the playoffs due to oval inexperience. The weekend is historic as it marks the first Craftsman Truck Series race on the Charlotte Roval, complementing the Xfinity and Cup Series races that continue their playoff battles. Weather forecasts predict mostly cloudy conditions with minimal rain chances, providing a clear track for competition. Fans can watch the Cup Series race live on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network as the intensity builds towards the Championship 4 race at Phoenix on October 31.