There's nothing quite like the Charlotte Roval in Cup Series racing.
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The monotony of the oval can prove mystifying for some. For others, it's taxing. Not every driver can compete amid the blazing velocities of short tracks or superspeedways. The difference between the haves and the have-nots really come to pass on the egg; stock car heavyweights like Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports' dominance looms over the rounded surface like a storm cloud.
Road courses, by comparison, offer a glimpse into the unpredictability of the NASCAR world. Michael McDowell, A.J. Allmendinger and Daniel Suarez are among those to have shined amid the curves, none of whom are signed to traditional Cup Series powerhouses.
It's not for everyone; just ask Bubba Wallace, who has tended to falter on the surface over the course of his career. But it's a breath of fresh air to the steady drum of oval racing.
As such, the final road course race of 2023, the Bank of America Roval 400, should prove nothing if not unpredictable.
Anything can happen on the road. And isn't that the reason why we watch?
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With that, here's what you need to know about the starting lineup for Sunday's race at the Roval.
Who won the pole for the Charlotte Roval in 2023?
Tyler Reddick took the pole for Sunday's race, blazing past the rest of the field with the fastest lap time in qualifying. He outpaced Christopher Bell, who will join him in the front row. It's the sixth career pole and second of the season for Reddick.
NASCAR at Charlotte Roval starting lineup 2023
Leading the field for Sunday night's race are playoff drivers Tyler Reddick and Christopher Bell. Below is the rest of the starting lineup for the race:
| Starting pos. | Driver | Car No. | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Reddick (P) | 45 | 23XI Racing |
| 2 | Christopher Bell (P) | 20 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 3 | Daniel Suarez | 99 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 4 | Bubba Wallace (P) | 23 | 23XI Racing |
| 5 | Kyle Busch (P) | 8 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 6 | A.J. Allmendinger | 16 | Kaulig Racing |
| 7 | Joey Logano | 22 | Team Penske |
| 8 | Chase Elliott | 9 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 9 | Denny Hamlin (P) | 11 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 10 | Ty Gibbs | 54 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 11 | Martin Truex Jr. (P) | 19 | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 12 | Ross Chastain (P) | 1 | Trackhouse Racing |
| 13 | Michael McDowell | 34 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 14 | William Byron (P) | 24 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 15 | Austin Dillon | 3 | Richard Childress Racing |
| 16 | Alex Bowman | 48 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 17 | Ryan Blaney (P) | 12 | Team Penske |
| 18 | Ryan Preece | 41 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 19 | Brad Keselowski (P) | 6 | Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing |
| 20 | Chris Buescher (P) | 17 | Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing |
| 21 | Aric Almirola | 10 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 22 | Kevin Harvick | 4 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 23 | Erik Jones | 43 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 24 | Corey LaJoie | 7 | Spire Motorsports |
| 25 | Justin Haley | 31 | Kaulig Racing |
| 26 | Mike Rockenfeller | 42 | Legacy Motor Club |
| 27 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | 47 | JTG Daugherty Racing |
| 28 | Josh Bilicki | 78 | Live Fast Motorsports |
| 29 | Austin Cindric | 2 | Team Penske |
| 30 | Chase Briscoe | 14 | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 31 | Harrison Burton | 21 | Wood Brothers Racing |
| 32 | Todd Gilliland | 51 | Rick Ware Racing |
| 33 | Austin Hill | 62 | Beard Motorsports |
| 34 | Zane Smith | 38 | Front Row Motorsports |
| 35 | Andy Lally | 15 | Rick Ware Racing |
| 36 | Kyle Larson (P) | 5 | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 37 | Ty Dillon | 77 | Spire Motorsports |
(P) = Playoff driver