ROVAL weekend is upon the NASCAR season. For both the Cup and Xfinity Series, the ROVAL serves as the elimination race for the Round of 12. On the Cup Series side, four drivers are separated by 10 points. Every non-winner (except Denny Hamlin) is in jeopardy of being eliminated if the ROVAL does not go their way. Meanwhile, the Xfinity Series side is a bit calmer. Parker Kligerman is the only driver below the cutline with a realistic chance of pointing his way in, trailing Daniel Hemric by a single point. By the end of the weekend, eight drivers (four a piece) will be eliminated from their respective playoffs. As for the Pit Pass Network predictions, who does the crew believe will leave the ROVAL with a win?
Shout out to the following Pit Pass Network members who had correct predictions last week:
Craftsman Truck Series: Griffin Fuller, Terra Jones, Casey Melvin, Justin Poley, & Jane Waldrop
Cup Series: Casey Melvin & Daniel Smith
Andy Coffey
With advancing to the next round on the line, Andy has Parker Kligerman winning the elimination race Saturday. Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images
Cup Series
Winner: Kyle Larson
Longshot: AJ Allmendinger
Disappointment: Kyle Busch
Xfinity Series
Winner: Parker Kligerman
Longshot: Jordan Taylor
Disappointment: Boris Said
Robert Cwick
While it has been a rough season for the Kaulig driver, Robert thinks AJ Allmeindger will find a bright spot with a win at the ROVAL. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Cup Series
Winner: AJ Allmendinger
Longshot: Michael McDowell
Disappointment: Chase Elliott
Xfinity Series
Winner: Justin Allgaier
Longshot: Boris Said
Disappointment: Daniel Hemric
Tiffany Faw
Another weekend, another win for John Hunter Nemechek if Tiffany is correct. Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Cup Series
Winner: Chirs Buescher
Longshot: AJ Allmendinger
Disappointment: Denny Hamlin
Xfinity Series
Winner: John Hunter Nemechek
Longshot: Sheldon Creed
Disappointment: Chandler Smith
Jake Finch
Jake has Kyle Busch claiming victory in his must win situation on Sunday. Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images
Cup Series
Winner: Kyle Busch
Longshot: Austin Hill
Disappointment: Austin Dillon
Xfinity Series
Winner: Sheldon Creed
Longshot: Austin Hill
Disappointment: Jordan Taylor
Griffin Fuller
Griffin believes that Cole Custer will claim another road course win at the ROVAL. Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Cup Series
Winner: Kyle Busch
Longshot: Alex Bowman
Disappointment: Ryan Blaney
Xfinity Series
Winner: Cole Custer
Longshot: Boris Said
Disappointment: Sam Mayer
Robert Hill Jr
Robert believes that Daniel Suarez will be the first non-playoff driver to win. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Cup Series
Winner: Daniel Suarez
Longshot: Justin Haley
Disappointment: William Byron
Xfinity Series
Winner: Myatt Snider
Longshot: Sam Mayer
Disappointment: Austin Hill
Cash James
Tyler Reddick will flex his road course muscle on Sunday, according to Cash. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Cup Series
Winner: Tyler Reddick
Longshot: Kevin Harvick
Disappointment: Denny Hamlin
Xfinity Series
Winner: John Hunter Nemechek
Longshot: Parker Retzlaff
Disappointment: Justin Allgaier
Terra Jones
If you are looking for a longshot for Saturday, Terra’s pick is Sage Karam. Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images
Cup Series
Winner: Kevin Harvick
Longshot: Michael McDowell
Disappointment: Chase Elliott
Xfinity Series
Winner: John Hunter Nemechek
Longshot: Sage Karam
Disappointment: Parker Kligerman
Gregory Latham
Gregory foresees Chris Buescher’s Round of 12 misfortunes turning around with a win at the ROVAL. Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images
Cup Series
Winner: Chris Buescher
Longshot: Kevin Harvick
Disappointment: Christopher Bell
Xfinity Series
Winner: Cole Custer
Longshot: Parker Kligerman
Disappointment: Austin Hill
Mark Matthews
With a poor performance on Sunday, Mark has Ross Chastain being eliminated from the playoffs. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Cup Series
Winner: Alex Bowman
Longshot: Daniel Suarez
Disappointment: Ross Chastain
Xfinity Series
Winner: Parker Kligerman
Longshot: Sheldon Creed
Disappointment: John Hunter Nemechek
Casey Melvin
Casey has a bold prediction for Saturday, picking Kaz Gala for the win. Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images
Cup Series
Winner: Michael McDowell
Longshot: Kyle Busch
Disappointment: Ross Chastain
Xfinity Series
Winner: Kaz Grala
Longshot: Cole Custer
Disappointment: Sam Mayer
Justin Poley
Despite his down season, Justin has faith that Brandon Jones will pull out the win this weekend. Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Cup Series
Winner: Michael McDowell
Longshot: Bubba Wallace
Disappointment: Kyle Larson
Xfinity Series
Winner: Brandon Jones
Longshot: Connor Mosack
Disappointment: Anthony Alfredo
Daniel Smith
Chase Elliott will solidify his spot in the owners Round of 8 with a win on Sunday if Daniel is correct. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Cup Series
Winner: Chase Elliott
Longshot: AJ Allmendinger
Disappointment: Brad Keselowski
Xfinity Series
Winner: Jordan Taylor
Longshot: Myatt Snider
Disappointment: Sammy Smith
Jane Waldrop
Jane picks Chase Briscoe to win the ROVAL after retiring the Cal Naughton persona. Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images
Cup Series
Winner: Chase Briscoe
Longshot: Denny Hamlin
Disappointment: Kyle Busch
Xfinity Series
Winner: Cole Custer
Longshot: Sheldon Creed
Disappointment: Parker Kligerman
Chris Wright
Building off the momentum of his win last week, Chris predicts Brett Moffitt to win Saturday’s ROVAL race. Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images
Cup Series
Winner: Daniel Suarez
Longshot: Andy Lally
Disappointment: Kyle Larson
Xfinity Series
Winner: Brett Moffitt
Longshot: Conor Daly
Disappointment: Sheldon Creed