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NASCAR returns to Charlotte oval for first fall race since 2017

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NASCAR returns to Charlotte oval for first fall race since 2017
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NASCAR is set to race at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the first time in the fall since 2017. The weekend will feature a triple-header with the oval track in use after the road course from 2018-2025.

Why it matters

The return to the oval track could influence the championship race as teams adjust to the layout.

race schedule confirmed

The weekend begins with the Xfinity Series race on Saturday, followed by the ARCA race on Sunday, with the Cup Series finale on Monday.

entry list details

Shane van Gisbergen is listed as the winner of the last fall race at Charlotte, but Daniel Suarez is expected to be a strong contender this weekend.

Common questions

when does the triple-header start?

The Xfinity Series race starts on Saturday, with the ARCA race on Sunday and the Cup Series on Monday.

who won the last fall race at Charlotte?

Shane van Gisbergen won the race last year at the oval track.

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