NASCAR Chase Kicks Off at Darlington as Hamlin Eyes 25‑Point Lead
The NASCAR Cup Series Chase begins this weekend at Darlington Raceway, where Denny Hamlin’s five victories and 25‑point lead set the tone for a season‑defining battle.
Sep 6, 2026
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NASCAR’s Cook Out Southern 500 Poised for High‑Stakes Showdown at Darlington
The Cook Out Southern 500 will unfold on September 6 at Darlington Raceway, with Tyler Reddick on pole and Denny Hamlin leading the Chase by 25 points.
Sep 6, 2026
Sheldon Creed Secures First NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Victory at Darlington
Sheldon Creed captured his maiden win in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Darlington Raceway, finishing 2.961 seconds ahead of rookie Corey Day and trimming Justin Allgaier’s championship lead to just seven points.
Sep 6, 2026
NASCAR Launches 2026 Cup Series Chase with Southern 500 at Darlington
The Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway kicks off the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase on September 6, with Denny Hamlin atop the standings and the event broadcast live on USA and Sling.
Sep 6, 2026
Cook Out Southern 500 Launches 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase at Darlington
The Cook Out Southern 500 kicks off the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase at Darlington Raceway, with 38 drivers competing for a $11.85 million prize and a third straight win for Chase Briscoe.
Sep 6, 2026
NASCAR Southern 500 Set for Live Stream on Sling TV
The 2026 NASCAR Southern 500 will be streamed live on Sling TV from Darlington Raceway in South Carolina, featuring driver Chase Briscoe and marking a key date in the NASCAR Cup Series schedule.
Sep 6, 2026
Cook Out Southern 500 Set for Today as Hamlin Leads NASCAR Cup Series
Today’s Cook Out Southern 500 promises a competitive showdown, with Denny Hamlin holding a 2,100‑point lead and Ryan Blaney within striking distance.
Sep 6, 2026
NASCAR Announces 2026 Cup Series Playoffs with Expanded ‘Chase’ Format
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs will feature a 14‑race 'Chase' format, beginning with the Cookout Southern 500 at Darlington on September 6, and will be televised across USA Network, NBC and streamed on Peacock and Fubo.
Sep 6, 2026
Tom Cruise Courts NASCAR Stars for 2028 ‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel
The 2028 follow‑up to the 1990 classic will blend Hollywood glamour with the roar of stock cars, sparking excitement among drivers and fans alike.
Sep 6, 2026
Kyle Larson Eyes Consistent Chase Run to Defend 2025 NASCAR Crown
Kyle Larson faces a 50‑race winless streak in 2026 and enters the Chase 55 points behind Denny Hamlin, relying on consistency to reclaim the NASCAR Cup Series title.
Sep 6, 2026
Southern 500 Launches NASCAR Chase with Hamlin Leading the Field
The Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway kicks off the NASCAR Chase for the Cup Series on Sunday, September 6, with Denny Hamlin heading the points and Ryan Preece securing a playoff spot after a dramatic Daytona cutoff win.
Sep 6, 2026
Southern 500 Launches NASCAR Cup Series Chase on Labor Day
The Southern 500 at Darlington kicks off the Chase, featuring a grueling egg‑shaped oval and live TV on USA, with seven more races to follow.
Sep 6, 2026
Southern 500 Launches NASCAR Chase with Denny Hamlin at the Helm
The Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway kicks off the NASCAR Chase for the Cup Series on Labor Day weekend, with Denny Hamlin leading the points after a recent Daytona victory by Ryan Preece.
Sep 6, 2026
Jesse Love Eyes NASCAR Cup Championship Despite 2026 Winless Start
Jesse Love, a defending champion with 383 laps led this season, remains optimistic that eliminating bad luck will propel him to a second title and a future Cup Series campaign.
Sep 6, 2026
Ryan Preece’s Daytona Victory Secures Chase Spot and Boosts Legacy Motor Club
Ryan Preece’s season‑ending win at Daytona not only clinches his Chase spot but also injects a million‑dollar boost into Jimmie Johnson’s Legacy Motor Club and exposes charter uncertainties for RFK Racing ahead of 2027.
Sep 6, 2026
Darlington’s Southern 500: DFS Strategy in the Next Gen Era
With practice and qualifying canceled, the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway presents a unique set of challenges for DFS players, as leading laps, tire degradation and starting position become decisive factors.
Sep 6, 2026
NASCAR Legend’s Daughter Reveals Burglary of Rare Penske Memorabilia
Dave Marcis’s daughter disclosed that a burglary near the historic Darlington Raceway stole rare Penske gifts tied to her father’s racing legacy, highlighting the risks faced by collectors of iconic motorsport memorabilia.
Sep 6, 2026
Kyle Busch’s Final Darlington Run: A Legendary Career Cut Short
From record‑breaking wins at Darlington to a near‑64th career triumph, Kyle Busch's intense rivalry and bold style left an indelible mark on NASCAR before his untimely passing.
Sep 6, 2026
Sheldon Creed Wins Darlington Race Despite Post‑Race Penalties
Creed captured his second career victory at Darlington, while penalties for his and three other teams will force them to accept random pit stalls at Gateway.
Sep 6, 2026
Carl Edwards Criticizes Stage Racing, Citing Threats to Competition
Former driver Carl Edwards warned that stage racing, introduced in 2017 and unchanged through a 2026 points adjustment, reduces race unpredictability and undervalues overall performance, a concern that resurfaced after his 2016 championship loss and his 2017 retirement.
Sep 6, 2026
Sheldon Creed Claims First NASCAR Victory at Darlington, Narrowing Championship Gap
Sheldon Creed earned his maiden NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win at Darlington Raceway, cutting Justin Allgaier’s lead to seven points with eight events left in the season.
Sep 6, 2026
Tyler Reddick Clinches Pole for Cook Out Southern 500 as Rain Cancels Qualifying at Darlington
Tyler Reddick earned the pole position for the Cook Out Southern 500 after rain washed out qualifying at Darlington Raceway, setting the lineup by NASCAR’s performance metric and leaving all 16 Chase Series drivers to start without prior laps.
Sep 6, 2026
Cook Out Southern 500 Kicks Off The Chase for 2026 NASCAR Cup Championship
The Cook Out Southern 500 opens The Chase on September 6 at Darlington Raceway, featuring Tyler Reddick on pole and Chase Briscoe as defending champion, with live coverage on USA Network and streaming on HBO Max and YouTube TV.
Sep 6, 2026
Parker Retzlaff Survives Wreck and Slick Conditions in Playoff Debut at Darlington
Retzlaff’s first playoff race at Darlington was marked by a multi‑car crash, rain‑slicked tracks and a 21st‑place finish that preserved his 10th‑place standing in the Chase.
Sep 6, 2026