The NASCAR Cup Series is back on the Charlotte oval (the 1.5-mile oval, not the road course) for the fall race date, the Bank of America 400 on Oct. 11.
Chase Briscoe outlasted Kyle Larson for the win at Las Vegas after the latter won the battle at Kansas two weeks ago.
Larson's points lead grew last week out west, and his intermediate form could serve him well at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Here are The Tennessean's expert picks for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte:
NASCAR predictions for Charlotte Cup Series race: Here's who wins the Bank of America 400
Mike Organ's pick: Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
As long as his power steering holds up, Christopher Bell will claim his second win in the Chase. He needs it to stay within reach of Kyle Larson in the Chase points standings.
Nick Gray's pick: Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Chase Briscoe does it again. He's going to factor into the Chase race before the end of the season.
Tom Kreager's pick: Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
Tyler Reddick recaptures his early-season success at Charlotte when he needs it most. And more important for Toyota, it's the second straight week with a win for the manufacture.
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