about 4 hours ago

What Makes Charlotte’s ‘Roval’ One of NASCAR’s Boldest Track Experiments

Debuting in 2018, Charlotte’s 2.32-mile, 17-turn Roval fused road-course finesse with oval chaos—a risky blend that worked. Its success inspired NASCAR’s newer experiments, from the Clash at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum’s tiny quarter-mile oval to the Chicago Street Race. Each pushed boundaries, but the Roval retains its spot firmly in the 2025 postseason, fresh off a slight redesign last year.