Charlotte Motor Speedway's "roval" course undergoes modifications for Oct 13 playoff race, adding a longer straightaway, new Turn 6, and a sharper Turn 7 to boost passing and enhance competition.

Charlotte Motor Speedway's 2.28-mile "roval" course will undergo modifications ahead of the Oct 13 playoff race to boost passing opportunities and enhance competition. Changes include a longer straightaway after Turn 5, a new Turn 6, and a sharper hairpin in Turn 7. The aim is to create two distinct braking zones and maximize on-track maneuverability for the NASCAR Cup Series playoff event.