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NASCAR’s latest top‑10 rankings highlight Denny Hamlin’s durability beyond plate ovals, while a mix of veteran and rising talent—including Ryan Blaney, Chase Briscoe, and Tyler Reddick—pushes the series into a pivotal season.
Josh Berry will drive the No. 42 Toyota for Legacy Motor Club in 2027, joining Erik Jones and Riley Herbst, after a career that includes stints at Stewart‑Haas Racing and Wood Brothers Racing and a recent top‑10 streak.
Denny Hamlin, finishing 18th at Darlington, condemned Spire Motorsports for what he called a lack of adult leadership after Carson Hocevar's crash into Brad Keselowski during the Cook Out Southern 500.
Christopher Bell broke a 33‑race winless streak by conquering the Southern 500, kickstarting the new Chase for the Championship and reinforcing Toyota’s title ambitions.
Bell broke a 33‑race drought by passing Kyle Larson with 18 laps left, while Denny Hamlin’s early incident dropped him to 18th, reshaping the playoff picture ahead of the St. Louis showdown.
Christopher Bell broke a 33‑race winless streak by winning the Southern 500 at Darlington, passing Kyle Larson in the final laps and moving into second place in the Chase standings.
Bell’s decisive pass of Kyle Larson and subsequent win at Darlington marked his first Cup victory in 15 attempts and reshaped the playoff landscape.
Christopher Bell won the 2026 Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, his first win of the season and the first Cup victory in the new Chase format since 2013.
Christopher Bell broke his lengthy winless drought by overtaking Kyle Larson with 18 laps remaining, while nine of the top ten finishers belonged to Chase drivers.
Bell’s victory at Darlington propels him to second in the points chase, with Hamlin closing the gap and several midfield drivers experiencing significant movement.
Christopher Bell captured the NASCAR Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway with a decisive pass on Kyle Larson in the final laps, ending a winless 2026 season and moving into second place in the championship.
Tyler Reddick captured Stage 1, Christopher Bell took Stage 2 and ultimately the race, while rain and caution flags reshaped the competition at Darlington Raceway.
The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Chase starts on September 6 with the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington, a 367‑lap event that will set the tone for a season‑long playoff.
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.
Tyler Reddick takes pole position for the season‑opening Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington, with the Chase beginning on September 6.
The inaugural race of the ten‑race Chase saw Justin Allgaier take the early lead, with Sheldon Creed and Carson Kvapil close behind, setting the stage for a tightly contested championship.
Sheldon Creed captured victory at Darlington Raceway on September 5, 2026, securing a three‑second margin over Corey Day and advancing his position in the NASCAR Cup Chase season opener.
Tyler Reddick's strong start, including a Daytona 500 win and multiple victories, has left him third in the standings with a 35‑point lead over Denny Hamlin as the Chase approaches.
The 2026 Southern 500 at Darlington will showcase 38 drivers across 36 guaranteed charters, including a full‑time replacement for Kyle Busch and two open entries, marking the start of the Chase.
Hamlin's rear‑view camera malfunction forced a strategic shift at Daytona, but the championship leader continues to dominate the points standings as the season enters its decisive stretch.
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.
The Southern 500 will begin after 5 p.m. on Sunday with Tyler Reddick and Daniel Suarez on the front row, kicking off a 16‑driver Chase showdown that traces its roots back to 1949.
Ryan Blaney’s No. 12 Ford survived three inspection attempts at Darlington, lost its pit stall and saw its crew chief removed, yet the Chase leaderboard remains unchanged.
The NASCAR O'Reilly Series Fleetio 200 will take place on September 5 at Darlington Raceway, with Carson Kvapil on pole and Justin Allgaier alongside, and the event will be televised on the CW Network.