Charlotte - Bank of America 400
The Bank of America 400 returns to the oval layout in 2026 after eight years on the Roval configuration, which was used from 2018 to 2025. The race will be contested over 267 laps on the 1.5-mile asphalt oval. It marks the 32nd race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season and the sixth race of the NASCAR Chase. Charlotte Motor Speedway hosted the Bank of America 400 historically from 1960 to 2017, giving this format a deep-rooted tradition.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | Qualifying | 10 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 20:00 | Bank of America 400 | 11 Oct 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 11 Oct 2026, 20:00 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- Sportdigital pay TV 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live
- Motorvision+ subscription 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live und als Aufzeichnung
Tickets
Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
| # | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 68 |
| 2 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 53 |
| 3 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 44 |
| 4 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 36 |
| 5 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 40 |
| 6 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 49 |
| 7 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Trackhouse Racing | 30 |
| 8 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 41 |
| 9 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 28 |
| 10 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 29 |
| 11 | Corey Heim | 23XI Racing | 0 |
| 12 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 27 |
| 13 | Daniel Suárez | Spire Motorsports | 29 |
| 14 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 27 |
| 15 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 22 |
| 16 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 21 |
| 17 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 32 |
| 18 | Riley Herbst | 23XI Racing | 19 |
| 19 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 18 |
| 20 | Zane Smith | Front Row Motorsports | 17 |
| 21 | Connor Zilisch | Trackhouse Racing | 16 |
| 22 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | 15 |
| 23 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | HYAK Motorsports | 14 |
| 24 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 13 |
| 25 | Noah Gragson | Front Row Motorsports | 12 |
| 26 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 11 |
| 27 | Cole Custer | Haas Factory Team | 10 |
| 28 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 9 |
| 29 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 8 |
| 30 | Ty Dillon | Kaulig Racing | 7 |
| 31 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | 6 |
| 32 | Austin Hill | Richard Childress Racing | 0 |
| 33 | BJ McLeod | NY Racing Team | 4 |
| 34 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 3 |
| 35 | John H. Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | 2 |
| 36 | Gray Gaulding | Garage 66 | 0 |
| 37 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 1 |
| 38 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 1 |
| 39 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 1 |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.233 | 5 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 1.115 | 3 |
| 3 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.026 | 2 |
| 4 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.015 | 3 |
| 5 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.011 | 3 |
| 6 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 1.010 | 5 |
| 7 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 990 | 1 |
| 8 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 884 | 5 |
| 9 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 826 | 0 |
| 10 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 812 | 2 |
| 11 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 801 | 1 |
| 12 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 799 | 0 |
| 13 | Daniel Suárez | Spire Motorsports | 787 | 1 |
| 14 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 783 | 1 |
| 15 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 777 | 0 |
| 16 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 769 | 0 |
| 17 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Trackhouse Racing | 711 | 2 |
| 18 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 626 | 0 |
| 19 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 624 | 0 |
| 20 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 599 | 0 |
| 21 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | 570 | 0 |
| 22 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 566 | 0 |
| 23 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 541 | 0 |
| 24 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 25 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 26 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 492 | 0 |
| 27 | Zane Smith | Front Row Motorsports | 477 | 0 |
| 28 | John H. Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | 465 | 0 |
| 29 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | HYAK Motorsports | 458 | 0 |
| 30 | Riley Herbst | 23XI Racing | 443 | 0 |
| 31 | Noah Gragson | Front Row Motorsports | 392 | 0 |
| 32 | Cole Custer | Haas Factory Team | 390 | 0 |
| 33 | Ty Dillon | Kaulig Racing | 338 | 0 |
| 34 | Connor Zilisch | Trackhouse Racing | 320 | 0 |
| 35 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | 221 | 0 |
| 36 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | 188 | 0 |
| 37 | Casey Mears | Beard Motorsports | 11 | 0 |
| 38 | Kevin Magnussen | Trackhouse Racing | 11 | 0 |
| 39 | Jimmie Johnson | Legacy Motor Club | 9 | 0 |
| 40 | Katherine Legge | Live Fast Motorsports | 8 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 4.260 | 11 |
| 2 | Hendrick Motorsports | 3.118 | 5 |
| 3 | Team Penske | 2.825 | 8 |
| 4 | 23XI Racing | 2.230 | 7 |
| 5 | Spire Motorsports | 2.187 | 2 |
| 6 | RFK Racing | 2.176 | 1 |
| 7 | Trackhouse Racing | 1.668 | 2 |
| 8 | Front Row Motorsports | 1.439 | 0 |
| 9 | Legacy Motor Club | 1.040 | 0 |
| 10 | Kaulig Racing | 865 | 0 |
| 11 | Richard Childress Racing | 729 | 0 |
| 12 | Wood Brothers Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 13 | HYAK Motorsports | 458 | 0 |
| 14 | Haas Factory Team | 390 | 0 |
| 15 | Rick Ware Racing | 221 | 0 |
| 16 | Live Fast Motorsports | 11 | 0 |
| 17 | Garage 66 | 6 | 0 |
| 18 | Beard Motorsports | 5 | 0 |
| 19 | NY Racing Team | 4 | 0 |
About this race
On Sunday, 11 October 2026, Charlotte - Bank of America 400 was on the NASCAR Cup Series calendar. It was held at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
The circuit is located in Concord, United States and measures 2.414 kilometres, has 4 corners and opened in 1960.
Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord is a 1.5-mile quad-oval asphalt racetrack that has been one of North America's premier motorsports venues since opening in 1960. The facility is operated by Speedway Motorsports and regularly hosts races from the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Truck Series. The complex features additional racing facilities beyond the main track, including a dragway, a dirt track, and an infield road course. With a seating capacity of approximately 95,000, the speedway has evolved into one of the world's most frequently used sporting venues.
Chase Briscoe (Joe Gibbs Racing) took the win ahead of Christopher Bell. The full result is listed further up this page.
Coverage comes from 2 providers, listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Charlotte - Bank of America 400 start?
Charlotte - Bank of America 400 starts on Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 20:00 central European time.
Where does Charlotte - Bank of America 400 take place?
The venue is Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord.
Where can I watch Charlotte - Bank of America 400?
In Germany Sportdigital, Motorvision+ carry the broadcast.
Who won Charlotte - Bank of America 400?
Chase Briscoe took the win for Joe Gibbs Racing.
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