The Charlotte Roval has been shaking up the NASCAR playoffs since its reconfiguration in 2018, turning the fall event into a road course battle with 17 turns that demands laser precision from drivers. With the recent outing seeing five non-playoff drivers crack the top 10, including winner Shane van Gisbergen , it showed how the layout levels the field. Crew chief Chris Gabehart captured the anticipation in 2018, saying, “We’re off to the new look Roval to see whatever the Smith family has dreamt up for us this time.”

ESPN’s analyst Ryan McGee, a longtime voice in the sport, weighed in on the debate, praising the current setup for delivering excitement like the Ross Chastain going all guns blazing to secure his spots in the round of 8 and crossing the finish line in reverse gear,

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