AJ Allmendinger takes laps around the Charlotte Motor Speedway 'Roval'

By Chase Wilhelm
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Charlotte Motor Speedway's new "Roval" made the biggest headlines when NASCAR released the 2018 Monster Energy Series schedule late Tuesday afternoon.

The track's 13-turn, 2.4-mile infield road course will play host to one of the playoff races next season, becoming the first road course in the 10-race championship battle.

After the exciting announcement, CMS released a video of AJ Allmendinger taking a few laps around the new course.

Check it out below:










The race is scheduled for Sept. 30. and will also serve as the first elimination race of the playoffs.