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NASCAR Returns to Charlotte Oval for 2026 Playoffs, Ditching Roval
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NASCAR officials now view the Charlotte playoff race differently than they did eight years ago.
Competition on intermediate tracks has improved, while road course racing has lost some support.
Why NASCAR Plans to Leave the RovalThe Charlotte Roval first appeared on the schedule in 2018.
That shift changed how teams viewed the Charlotte playoff race.
The return to the Charlotte oval highlights NASCAR’s focus on intermediate tracks during the postseason.