Matty D Navigates the Roval to a 22nd-Place Finish at the Drive for the Cure 250
The Charlotte Roval struck again with its mix of tight corners, fast straights, and unforgiving chicanes, and Matt DiBenedetto gave it his all to bring home a 22nd-place finish at the Drive for the Cure 250 presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. On October 12th, NASCAR’s road-course specialists took on the Roval’s rollercoaster layout, and as expected, it was a race full of thrills, spills, and relentless action.
The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway is no walk in the park—half road course, half oval, and 100% chaos. Known for testing drivers with its technical sections and narrow passing zones, the track always keeps things interesting. Matt DiBenedetto came ready to battle, knowing that just finishing at the Roval requires focus, strategy, and a little luck.
Starting deep in the field, Matt worked to find a rhythm early, tackling the twists and turns with calculated aggression. Navigating through traffic and avoiding trouble in the tight corners kept the No. 38 in the fight as the laps clicked by. From precision braking at the bus stop chicane to daring moves on the banked oval sections, DiBenedetto showed the kind of finesse that has made him a respected name across the series.
As the race wore on, tire strategy and pit stops shuffled the order, and DiBenedetto fought hard to stay in the mix. Even with late-race caution flags bunching up the field, he kept his cool, picking off positions where he could. In the end, Matt crossed the finish line in 22nd place—not the result he was aiming for, but on a track as unpredictable as the Roval, survival itself is a win.
“We gave it everything out there,” said DiBenedetto post-race. “The Roval is always a challenge, but the guys did a great job giving me a solid car, and we made the most of it. There’s never a dull moment on this track!”
A shoutout to our partners at ReMA, who are getting more familiar with the racing world at every event! It’s been a blast having them along for the ride, and we’re grateful for their support as we tackle races like the Roval. Their enthusiasm matches our energy, and we’re excited for what lies ahead.
With only a few races left this season, the team is looking to finish strong. DiBenedetto and crew will regroup, refocus, and get ready for the next challenge—because in NASCAR, there’s always another race and another chance to chase victory.
Stay tuned, fans—the season isn’t over yet!