The NASCAR O’Reilly Series arrived at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina on September 5, 2026, where the day’s qualifying and practice sessions set the lineup for the upcoming event.
Qualifying Highlights
Carson Kvapil claimed pole position with a blistering lap of 30.424 seconds, outpacing Justin Allgaier, who recorded a 30.485‑second effort, and Brandon Jones, who finished third at 30.619 seconds; Dawson Cram, however, did not make the qualifying field.
In the practice session, Parker Retzlaff posted the fastest time of the day at 30.300 seconds, demonstrating strong momentum heading into the race weekend.
The event attracted a full field of 38 drivers, each of whom submitted their best times in both qualifying and practice, underscoring the depth of competition in the series.
Among the participants were Jesse Love, Sammy Smith and Anthony Alfredo, all of whom contributed to the competitive atmosphere as they vied for position on the track.
With Kvapil on the front row, the stage is set for an intense showdown, as the drivers prepare to translate their qualifying and practice performances into race‑day results.