Part-Time Drivers Dominate NASCAR Xfinity Charlotte Roval Race

The NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway's ROVAL on October 4 saw notable performances from part-time drivers Austin Green, Kaz Grala, and Connor Mosack, who finished second, fourth, and fifth respectively. Green, driving for Peterson Racing Group in partnership with Jordan Anderson Racing, considered his runner-up finish almost like a win and plans to race more in 2026. Kaz Grala, driving for Sam Hunt Racing, achieved his career-best Xfinity finish by leading Toyota with a fourth-place result, marking the team's best this year. JR Motorsports dominated qualifying, sweeping the top-five starting positions with Connor Zilisch winning the pole and eventually the race, while their drivers also impressed in practice sessions. The Cup Series practice session highlighted AJ Allmendinger as the fastest driver, with notable incidents such as Kyle Larson's minor crash and Erik Jones' power steering issues affecting their starts. Overall, the event underscored strong showings from both established teams like JR Motorsports and part-time competitors making significant impacts.