The Cutline – Charlotte Roval: Who Advances to the Round of 8?

The Roval delivered the kind of playoff chaos everyone expected — and then some. Ross Chastain’s title hopes ended with one final spin, Joey Logano escaped elimination by the skin of his teeth, and Shane van Gisbergen once again proved he’s a road course threat like no other. From heartbreak to redemption, the Round of 12 finale had everything fans could ask for.

• How did Ross Chastain’s playoff collapse unfold, and was it inevitable after weeks of pressure?
• Did Joey Logano’s survival at the Roval save Penske’s title hopes for one more round?
• What does Shane van Gisbergen’s dominance mean for his growing NASCAR reputation?
• And which eliminated contenders have the most to prove heading into 2026?

Armany breaks down the madness from the Roval, dissecting how strategy, aggression, and desperation shaped the final transfer spots. From Chastain’s heartbreak to Bell’s resurgence and SVG’s continued rise, this race reshuffled the deck heading into the Round of 8. The intensity only climbs from here as the championship chase narrows.

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