NASCAR kicks off Bank of America Roval 400 with cycling race

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It is a big week for NASCAR as teams return to Charlotte for this weekend's Bank of America Roval 400.

Race week gets underway Monday with a cycling race to benefit "Game Plan for Life."

Cyclists can choose to pedal seven laps around the Roval or they can do a 36-mile or a 76-mile route.

Monday's event will begin at 9 a.m. at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The race will be Sunday at 2 p.m. It will be the first playoff road course in NASCAR history.

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