October 9, 2024
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Shane van Gisbergen, No. 13 WeatherTech Camaro ZL1
“The Roval is such a unique track and unlike anything I’ve ever raced. It’s a pretty cool track, with the blind crest and hairpin spot and it’s going to be a challenge for me. We don’t really run on tracks with big curbs, so it’s going to be interesting to feel the curbs and learn how much I can take and use and how to pass. Just a lot to learn this weekend in my WeatherTech Chevy Camaro, but it will be a lot of fun!”
– Shane van Gisbergen on Charlotte ROVAL
AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Celsius Camaro ZL1
“It’s always cool to be able to be the defending race winner. The ROVAL has always been special to me and last year’s race is one that I will never forget. I’m excited to get back in the No. 16 Celsius Chevy; hopefully we can go out there this weekend and do the same thing we did last year to gain some momentum for our team.”
– AJ Allmendinger on Charlotte ROVAL
“It’s hard to beat racing at home, no matter what level. There are so many things that make racing at Charlotte this weekend so special, including the “Window of Hope” program that all the teams have the honor of participating in. I’m excited to have the support of Cirkul, as well as friends and family at my home track.”
– Daniel Hemric on Charlotte ROVAL
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Josh Williams, No. 11 Alloy Employer Services Chevrolet Camaro
“I really enjoy the ROVAL. I’ve had some good success there, some really good finishes. Looking forward to going back and learning from SVG and AJ. Super interested to see how the new layout works out. I think it’s gonna be chaotic for sure, and there will probably be lots of drama.”
– Josh Williams on Charlotte ROVAL
AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Campers Inn RV Chevrolet Camaro
“I’m always super pumped to get to the ROVAL. The last five years we’ve made such great memories, and hopefully we can continue to make some more. The new layout will be a little bit different compared to what we have run in the past, so that will be a new challenge. Overall, we’re going there with the mentality to try to get as many points as possible in the stages and get the best finish we can to hopefully get us into the next round of the playoffs.”
– AJ Allmendinger on Charlotte ROVAL
Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 WeatherTech Chevrolet Camaro
“I tested on this track before I drove Chicago last year and have been practicing on the SIM recently. It’s going to be a big challenge, as it’s not like anything I’ve ever driven before. The track is a hybrid, not really a road course, and the cars are compromised to run on the oval as well. Going to be a fun weekend, but also going to be tough. We are on the other side of the playoff cut line than we want to be on, so just want to be up there at the front and get as many points as possible, which should hopefully put us in a good position for an awesome result in my WeatherTech Chevy.”
– Shane van Gisbergen on Charlotte ROVAL