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The Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway was postponed after qualifying and practice were canceled, with Tyler Reddick on pole and a deep Chase field set to battle for position on Sunday.
Tyler Reddick will start from the pole in the Southern 500 after qualifying was halted by lightning, with his five-season wins and No. 3 seed positioning him for a key playoff moment.
A new fan‑engagement twist turns every expletive into cash for a prize pot, with the Cook Out Southern 500 kicking off the 2026 NASCAR Chase.
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.
The 2026 NASCAR season will travel to Darlington Raceway in September for the Southern 500, the headline event that marks the 29th race of the schedule and features both the premier Cup Series and the supporting O'Reilly Series, with live coverage across multiple platforms.
The NASCAR Cup Series will hold its 27th race of the 2026 season at Darlington Raceway, with Denny Hamlin securing the pole position and a revised qualifying order revealed for the event.
NASCAR’s qualifying for the Cook Out Southern 500 was canceled due to weather, and the starting lineup was set by performance metrics, with Tyler Reddick on pole and Daniel Suárez second, ahead of a field that includes several championship contenders.
Lightning forced NASCAR to abandon qualifying for the 2026 Darlington Southern 500, setting the grid by a 30 % owner standings and 70 % recent race finish formula, with Tyler Reddick on pole and Daniel Suarez alongside him.
The Cook Out Southern 500 began at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, with the field set by driver metric scores after lightning and rain halted qualifying, and Tyler Reddick claimed the pole as the Chase for the Cup Series gets underway.
NASCAR canceled qualifying for the 2026 Darlington Southern 500 due to lightning, and the starting order was set by a 30‑30 weighted average of owner standings and the most recent race finish, with Tyler Reddick on pole.
NASCAR called off qualifying for the 2026 Darlington Southern 500 due to lightning, setting the starting grid based on a blend of owner standings and recent race results.
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.
Lightning strikes and extreme heat caused multiple delays at Darlington Raceway, canceling practice and qualifying, yet the Southern 500 is set to run as scheduled on Sunday.
Chase Briscoe aims to make history at Darlington Raceway with a third consecutive Southern 500 victory, a feat that would boost his NASCAR Cup Championship campaign while Denny Hamlin and Ryan Preece prepare for a pivotal playoff stretch.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase begins Sunday at Darlington Raceway, where Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, Ryan Blaney and other top drivers battle for the championship amid a historic track known for big storylines.
Chase Briscoe is on the verge of making NASCAR history by capturing a third consecutive Southern 500 win at Darlington Raceway, a feat previously accomplished by only seven drivers, while Denny Hamlin steadies his playoff position with a 45‑point advantage.
Chase Briscoe’s pursuit of a third consecutive Southern 500 win puts him in elite company and fuels his championship aspirations as the playoff field prepares for a tightly contested race.
Chase Briscoe seeks his third straight Southern 500 triumph at Darlington Raceway, a feat that would surpass Jeff Gordon’s mark, while Denny Hamlin battles a 45‑point deficit in the playoff standings.
The 2027 NASCAR Cup Series roster is taking shape, with confirmed driver movements, retirements and new signings across the sport's top teams.
The 2026 NASCAR Chase begins on September 6 at Darlington, with Denny Hamlin holding a 25‑point lead over Ford’s Ryan Blaney, who is predicted to claim the championship amid strong team adjustments and a points system that rewards wins.
The Cook Out Southern 500 kicks off the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs at Darlington Raceway, with USA Network broadcasting live on September 6.
The opening race of the NASCAR postseason, traditionally held at Darlington Raceway, has historically offered a strategic edge, with most recent winners advancing to the Championship 4.
Denny Hamlin leads the Cup Series postseason with a 25‑point advantage as the Cook Out Southern 500 kicks off the chase, with Ryan Blaney and Tyler Reddick close behind.
NASCAR trimmed rear spoilers and cut power output at Daytona, producing 41 lead changes and earning enthusiastic feedback from top drivers ahead of a pivotal race at Talladega.