Charlotte Motor Speedway Weather: Home of NASCAR, Roval Configuration

By Kevin Roth, sports meteorologist. Weather guide for DFS players and bettors.

Length

1.5 mi

City

Concord, NC

Track type

Intermediate Oval

Overview

Charlotte is a 1.5-mile intermediate oval in Concord, North Carolina, near NASCAR's home base. Coca-Cola 600 in May is the longest race in NASCAR. Roval configuration for fall race uses the infield road course.

Weather angle

Southeast summer heat and thunderstorm risk are the primary weather concerns for the 600. Fall Roval race in October can see cool temperatures and rain, and the road-course layout allows wet racing.

For DFS and bettors

Coca-Cola 600 heat and endurance are the classic weather angle. Roval fall race handicapping includes wet-conditions competitiveness under the road-course rules.

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