
Tyler Reddick on Pole for Cook Out Southern 500 as NASCAR Launches Chase
Tyler Reddick takes pole position for the season‑opening Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington, with the Chase beginning on September 6.
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Tyler Reddick takes pole position for the season‑opening Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington, with the Chase beginning on September 6.

The Cook Out Southern 500 kicks off the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase with a full 38‑driver field, live Sunday at 5:00 p.m. ET on USA Network.

After an 118‑race absence triggered by a domestic‑violence charge, Gray Gaulding is set to re‑enter the Cup Series at Daytona, joining Carl Long’s Garage 66 for the season‑ending race.
Qualifying for the New Hampshire Cup race will determine key points moves ahead of the final regular‑season stretch.

With 37 drivers set to compete, the upcoming race at North Wilkesboro Speedway will be a critical test for playoff positioning and a showcase of short‑track grit.

Tommy Baldwin Jr. announced his exit from Rick Ware Racing on the Dirty Mo Media Door Bumper Clear podcast, explaining that preserving his friendship with team owner Rick Ware outweighed any professional considerations.

NASCAR has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against unidentified defendants accused of running a coordinated counterfeit merchandise network, blurring trademarks, using fake storefronts and maintaining aliases to evade detection. The case, assigned to Judge Kenneth Bell, seeks account deactivation and an end to advertising of infringing products, amid a series of legal disputes involving several NASCAR teams.

NASCAR returns to Atlanta and Lime Rock this weekend, with TNT Sports on air and HBO Max streaming the action. Recent wins, championship dynamics and the upcoming Quaker State 400 highlight a competitive slate.