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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.
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.
Tyler Reddick takes pole position for the season‑opening Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington, with the Chase beginning on September 6.
The NASCAR Cup Series’ Cook Out Southern 500 opens the Chase at Darlington Raceway, with Tyler Reddick on pole after qualifying was canceled.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series postseason opens on September 6 at Darlington Raceway, where a revamped points‑based Chase format will determine the champion among 16 drivers, with live coverage on USA Network and streaming on multiple platforms.
The opening race of The Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series and the O’Reilly Series will take place at Darlington Raceway in September 2026, with a full TV schedule and a competitive field led by Denny Hamlin.
The Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway opens the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase, a 501‑mile, 367‑lap event that challenges drivers with its unique oval design, relentless tire wear, and ever‑changing conditions.
Chase Briscoe aims for his third consecutive win at Darlington’s Southern 500, a milestone achieved by only a handful of legends, while Denny Hamlin and Ryan Preece battle for playoff positioning in a uniquely structured 2026 season.
The Cook Out Southern 500 opened the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs at Darlington Raceway after weather forced a cancellation of qualifying, prompting the series to set the grid via its performance metric, with Tyler Reddick on pole and a competitive top five featuring Daniel Suarez, Ryan Preece, Denny Hamlin and Michael McDowell.
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.
Chase Briscoe aims for a third consecutive win at the Southern 500, a historic feat that would bolster his championship pursuit amid a competitive playoff field.
From its 1950 opening to the 2026 Southern 500, Darlington Raceway blends a distinctive egg‑shaped design, fierce competition, and a legacy of record‑setting performances that keep fans captivated.
Tyler Reddick will start from the pole in the Southern 500 after qualifying was canceled due to lightning, and he will be joined on the front row by Daniel Suarez, with the grid shaped by a mix of recent race results and owner points.
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.
Veteran driver Ryan Blaney enters the 2026 Chase as the second seed, leveraging ten consecutive postseason appearances, four poles and 828 laps led, with Team Penske and Ford backing his pursuit of a second championship.
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.
Entering the Chase with renewed confidence, Tyler Reddick relies on his team’s speed, experience and leadership to navigate the demanding format and claim the NASCAR Cup Series crown.
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.
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.