Automotive
ROVAL chaos decides the Cup cut.
The car side brings tight playoff pressure in Charlotte and a late-night street race in Singapore. Meanwhile, support series stack the grid and fill the broadcast slate.
NASCAR (Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL)
What to expect: The ROVAL decides the Cup Round of 12. Therefore, stage points and pit timing matter more than raw speed. Meanwhile, Trucks and Xfinity set the tone with elbows-out finishes.
| Event & Location | Race subtype | Date & Start (PT) | TV and official streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of America ROVAL 400, Charlotte ROVAL | Cup Series | Sun Oct 5, 12:00 pm | USA Network, NBC Sports app |
| Blue Cross NC 250, Charlotte ROVAL | Xfinity Series | Sat Oct 4, 2:00 pm | The CW, The CW app |
| EcoSave 250, Charlotte ROVAL | Craftsman Trucks | Fri Oct 3, 12:30 pm | FS1, FOX Sports app |
Inside the Race:
- Cup cutoff race, ROVAL chaos likely decides the last Round of 8 spots. However, track limits and restarts often swing results.
- Xfinity on The CW adds reach; tire life and braking stability still separate contenders.
- Trucks on Friday reward patience through traffic, yet late cautions often bunch the field.
Formula 1 (Singapore Grand Prix)
What to expect: Marina Bay punishes mistakes, and safety cars are common. Therefore, undercut windows and track position will define the night.
| Event & Location | Race subtype | Date & Start (PT) | TV and official streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay | Grand Prix | Sun Oct 5, 5:00 am | U.S. coverage, international varies |
Inside the Race:
- Strategy usually starts on mediums, then pivots around safety car timing.
- Qualifying position is critical here; overtakes are rare without mistakes.
- Track evolution is high, so grip improves session by session.
Motorcycle
MXoN crowns a nation in three motos.
Two crown-level events share Sunday, one under tropical heat, one in Indiana dirt. However, start times are far apart, so fans can catch both.
MotoGP (Grand Prix of Indonesia, Mandalika)
What to expect: Mandalika’s heat and grip swings test tire choice. Therefore, late-race management can flip the podium.
| Event & Location | Race subtype | Date & Start (PT) | TV and official streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix of Indonesia, Mandalika | MotoGP Race | Sun Oct 5, 2:30 am | FS1, FOX Sports app • U.S. coverage, international varies |
Inside the Race:
- Humidity and track temp spike, so rear tire drop is a factor.
- The racing line can rubber in fast, yet off-line dust punishes dives.
- Wind on the front straight sometimes affects braking markers.
Motocross of Nations (MXoN, Crawfordsville IN)
What to expect: Three combined-class motos decide the Nations title. Meanwhile, Team USA faces loaded European squads on home soil.
| Event & Location | Race subtype | Date & Start (PT) | TV and official streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, Ironman Raceway | MXoN Race 1 | Sun Oct 5, 10:00 am | CBS Sports Network, MXGP-TV |
| Same as above | MXoN Race 2 | Sun Oct 5, 11:30 am | CBS Sports Network, MXGP-TV |
| Same as above | MXoN Race 3 | Sun Oct 5, 1:00 pm | CBS Sports Network, MXGP-TV |
Inside the Race:
- Gate pick from Saturday qualifying matters; inside boxes can decide holeshots.
- The Ironman surface forms deep lines; therefore, late ruts reward precise throttle.
- Team scoring rewards consistency more than raw speed.
