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Charlotte Motor Speedway Expands ROVAL Backstretch For Sept. Cup Race
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Charlotte Motor Speedway officials announced changes to the 2.28-mile road course oval's backstretch chicane as the Concord, North Carolina track prepares for the second running of the historic Bank of America ROVAL 400 on Sept. 27-29.
An expanded configuration of the chicane will create additional passing opportunities and more side-by-side action, increasing “the drama” and raising the stakes throughout all 17 turns of the revolutionary course that will conclude the first round of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
The chicane's original layout was 32 feet wide at its widest point, while the new version will be 54 feet at its widest point and will feature additional runoff areas which were unavailable in its first iteration. The new turns will require heavier braking and a sharper entry.
"The Bank of America ROVAL 400 is all about excitement and creating memorable moments for our fans," said Marcus Smith, the president and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, Inc. "Having our backstretch chicane upgraded will give drivers an additional opportunity to go for a season-making or season-breaking pass like we saw on the frontstretch chicane last year. Every turn matters on the ROVAL.”
Construction on the chicane began this week and is expected to conclude in early August.
For more information, visit charlottemotorspeedway.com.
Image courtesy of Charlotte Motor Speedway, Perkins Eastman
An expanded configuration of the chicane will create additional passing opportunities and more side-by-side action, increasing “the drama” and raising the stakes throughout all 17 turns of the revolutionary course that will conclude the first round of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
The chicane's original layout was 32 feet wide at its widest point, while the new version will be 54 feet at its widest point and will feature additional runoff areas which were unavailable in its first iteration. The new turns will require heavier braking and a sharper entry.
"The Bank of America ROVAL 400 is all about excitement and creating memorable moments for our fans," said Marcus Smith, the president and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, Inc. "Having our backstretch chicane upgraded will give drivers an additional opportunity to go for a season-making or season-breaking pass like we saw on the frontstretch chicane last year. Every turn matters on the ROVAL.”
Construction on the chicane began this week and is expected to conclude in early August.
For more information, visit charlottemotorspeedway.com.
Image courtesy of Charlotte Motor Speedway, Perkins Eastman
