Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards Named ROVAL Grand Marshals - Speedway Digest

NASCAR Cup Series legends and 2025 NASCAR Hall of Fame candidates Ricky Rudd and Carl Edwards will go back to the well known Charlotte Motor Speedway to offer the command as co-Grand Marshals for the Bank of America ROVAL 400 on Sunday, Oct. 13.

NASCAR’s “Ironman” Ricky Rudd, renowned for his roadway course proficiency, will take the phase to provide the most well-known words of racing. With 6 of his 23 Cup Series success made browsing through the difficult turns of roadway courses across the country, Rudd’s competence is undoubted. After concluding his remarkable 32-year Cup Series profession in 1983, Rudd will go back to America’s Home for Racing to begin the seventh running Bank of America ROVAL 400.

“Road course racing has always suited my driving style, so while I never got to race on the ROVAL, I’m excited to get to Charlotte and see what it’s all about,” Rudd stated. “Being able to see the race, visit with the fans and give the command is going to be really special.”

Edwards, a 28-time Cup Series winner is no complete stranger to Victory Lane at Charlotte Motor Speedway, consisting of check outs after his 2015 Coca-Cola 600 accomplishment and in the 2011 NASCAR All-Star Race. From his notorious backflips, his NASCAR Rookie of the Year honor in 2003 to being called NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver in 2007, Edwards will now include another ovation at the start of Sunday’s 109-lap roadway course function.

“I have a lot of good memories and a couple of trophies from my racing days at Charlotte Motor Speedway,” Edwards stated. “I’m looking forward to being able to relive some of those moments and make some new ones this year.”

Edwards and Rudd, who will be inducted into the 2025 NASCAR Hall of Fame class next year along with the late Ralph Moody, will sign up with forces to provide the command to fire truck before motorists handle the freshly refurbished 17-turn, 2.28-mile course. With 2 reconfigured turns and 35 feet of elevation modification, this year’s NASCAR Playoff cut-off race guarantees an exciting experience for both motorists and fans.

“Racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the fall always feels like a bit of a NASCAR homecoming,” stated speedway President and General Manager Greg Walter. “This year, that will be especially true with Ricky and Carl returning as co-grand marshals. It’s going to be a lot of fun to see them interact with the fans and experience the thrill of ROVAL racing in the Playoffs.”

TICKETS:

To purchase Bank of America ROVAL 400 weekend tickets, fans can go shopping online at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com or call 1-800-455-FANS (3267). Kids 12 and under get in all weekend for simply $10.

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