description Bank of America 500 Overview
The Bank of America 500 is a historic NASCAR Cup Series race held annually at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. Originally a 500-mile event on the 1.5-mile quad-oval, the race became a playoff cutoff event in 2018 when it moved to the track's 2.28-mile roval (road course oval) configuration. This transition introduced left and right turns into the competition, altering the track's racing dynamics. The event is notable for its deep history in stock car racing as one of the sport's longest-running events.
help Bank of America 500 FAQ
Why is the Bank of America 500 sometimes called the Bank of America Roval 400?
The older event was a 500-mile NASCAR Cup Series race on Charlotte Motor Speedway's 1.5-mile oval. From 2018, the event moved to the 2.28-mile road-course layout and was measured as a 400-kilometer race, leading to the Roval 400 name.
What is the Charlotte Roval layout?
The Roval combines Charlotte Motor Speedway's oval with an infield road course. NASCAR describes the layout as 2.28 miles long with 17 turns and a 35-foot elevation change.
Why was the 2018 Bank of America Roval 400 important to the NASCAR playoffs?
It became the first road-course race in NASCAR Cup Series playoff history. The 2018 running also served as the first elimination race of that year's 10-race playoffs.
Who won the first Bank of America Roval 400?
Ryan Blaney won the inaugural Roval race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 30, 2018. The victory was his second win in the NASCAR Cup Series.
explore Explore More
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
