Chase Elliott earns spot in Round of 8 after thrilling 2OT finish and NASCAR rolls into Charlotte

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NASCAR CUP SERIES

Bank of America ROVAL 400

Playoffs — Round of 12

Site: Concord, North Carolina.

Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.

Race distance: 109 laps, 248.52 miles.

Schedule: Saturday, practice, 2 p.m., qualifying, 3:10 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (USA).

Last year: Kyle Larson dominated late, leading 62 of the final 82 laps securing the win in the conclusion of 2024's Round of 12.

Last race: Chase Elliott clinched a spot in the Round of 8 after a thrilling last-second pass of Bubba Wallace and Denny Hamlin in double overtime.

Next race: Oct. 12, Las Vegas.

Online: http://www.nascar.com

NASCAR XFINITY SERIES

Blue Cross NC 250

Playoffs — Round of 12

Site: Concord, North Carolina.

Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.

Race distance: 1