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• Tony Stewart reflects on impact of Chase Briscoe’s Darlington win amid SHR’s final season

The 2024 Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, AKA “The Track Too Tough to Tame,” wound up being the setting for what could be the final joyous moment in the 16-season tenure of Stewart-Haas Racing....2024
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• Jeremy Clements continues plugging along, set record for most consecutive Xfinity starts

By Dustin Albino Jeremy Clements has raced since he was 7 years old. It‘s all he knows. At Darlington Raceway in late August, Clements set the all-time record for most consecutive Xfinity Series starts with 383, dating back to early in the 2013 season. Since 2011, he has spearheaded Jeremy Clements Racing alongside his father […]...2024
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• Darlington Raceway to offer temporary refuge to hurricane evacuees

In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, and with the growing threat of Hurricane Milton off the Gulf Coast of Florida, Darlington Raceway will open one of its campgrounds for FREE to evacuees seeking temporary refuge beginning Wednesday, October 9, at 8 a.m. ET. NASCAR‘s original superspeedway will open its East Campground, […]...2024
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• Weekend Preview: Atlanta Motor Speedway

First round of NASCAR Cup Playoffs features plenty of peril After a dramatic regular-season finale that saw Chase Briscoe charge into the Playoffs with an 11th-hour victory at Darlington Raceway, the NASCAR Cup Series begins the 10-race process of identifying a champion. Arguably, this is the most unpredictable Playoff since NASCAR implemented the elimination format […]...2024
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• Weekend Preview: Atlanta Motor Speedway

After a dramatic regular-season finale that saw Chase Briscoe charge into the Playoffs with an 11th-hour victory at Darlington Raceway, the NASCAR Cup Series begins the 10-race process of identifying a champion....2024
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• Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart

Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, going into the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Outlook Following Darlington Raceway — September 1, 2024 […]...2024
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• Elton Sawyer addresses potential Chris Buescher penalty for run-in with Todd Gilliland after Darlington

A NASCAR insider explained why Chris Buescher didn’t get penalized for an incident with him and Todd Gilliland during the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway....2024
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• Darlington penalties: Sam Mayer's No. 1 team assessed L1-penalty

NASCAR officials issued penalties on Tuesday to one Xfinity Series team and two Craftsman Truck Series teams after last weekend‘s events at Darlington Raceway. After Saturday‘s Crown Royal Purple Bag Project 200, Sam Mayer‘s No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet was issued an L1-level penalty for violating Sections 14.3.1.4 A: Inspection Re-Certification in the NASCAR Rule […]...2024
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• 2024 NASCAR at Darlington schedule, entry list, and how to watch

In the closest finish in the history of the NASCAR Cup Series, Kyle Larson defeated Chris Buescher to win at Kansas Speedway. Just 0.001s separated the two drivers, capping off a fantastic race at the 1.5-mile oval.NASCAR now heads to Darlington Raceway, which never fails to put on a show. Last year, Ross Chastain and Kyle Larson crashed while battling for the lead late, allowing William Byron to ...2024
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• Kevin Harvick addresses Erik Jones’ return at Darlington, emergence of Corey Heim ahead of Silly Season

Erik Jones is slated to return to action in this Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, having missed the last two races after suffering a spinal fracture at Talladega last month. Jones’ return comes as Silly Season is heating up, and FOX Sports analyst Kevin Harvick believes there’s added pressure for the 27-year-old to perform....2024
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• Erik Jones slated to return to NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington after back injury

Erik Jones is among the 36 NASCAR Cup Series drivers entered into the field for this Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, per Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports....2024
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• Alex Bowman addresses controversial crash with Daniel Suarez

Alex Bowman and Daniel Suarez were on pace for a strong finish at Darlington Raceway on Sunday — up until they crashed into each other, that is....2023
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• Ryan Preece cleared to race at Darlington

Ryan Preece has been cleared to compete in the upcoming Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway just under a week after his crash at Daytona International Speedway....2023
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• NASCAR driver Ryan Preece cleared to race after 'violent' wreck at Daytona

Ryan Preece, whose car flipped more than 10 times, was cleared to race Friday morning this weekend at Darlington Raceway. Drivers discussed the crash and car-safety measures....2023
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• NASCAR: Denny Hamlin to drive the No. 19 Toyota
As expected, Denny Hamlin is set to make his annual NASCAR Xfinity Series start at Darlington Raceway, doing so for Joe Gibbs Racing. It didn’t happen last year, as he was doing his best to prevent further injury following a heavy wreck in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway, but […] NASCAR: Denny Hamlin to drive the No. 19 Toyota - Beyond the ...2023
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• NASCAR announces penalty for Tyler Reddick’s 23XI Racing No. 45 team

NASCAR has penalized the No. 45 Cup Series race team of Tyler Reddick for violations found in the pre-qualifying session ahead of Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway....2023
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• Bojangles Throws it Back With Derrike Cope at Darlington Raceway
SALISBURY-In 1993, former Daytona 500 champion Derrike Cope piloted the No. 98 Bojangles’ ride for NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough. Twenty-five years later, Cope and Bojangles’ are joining forces once again, with the respected NASCAR veteran and popular Southern restaurant brand reuniting for a one-race throwback special at the Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, Septembe...2018
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"On his return to Darlington Raceway, Shane van Gisbergen has finished seventh for Kaulig Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series."

2023
"Ryan Preece, whose car flipped more than 10 times, was cleared to race Friday morning this weekend at Darlington Raceway."

2022
"Erik Jones outlasted some of the playoff favorites to claim his first victory of the season on Sunday at Darlington Raceway, Bob Pockrass writes."

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"13, followed by May 8 at Darlington Raceway."

2020
"NASCAR announced on Thursday afternoon that it will hold a Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway on May 17, the first of seven races in an 11-day span."

2019
"After being a one-off sponsorship at Darlington Raceway with Matt Kenseth last Labor Day Weekend, Oscar Mayer have extended their partnership with Roush Fenway Racing, becoming a primary sponsor for Ryan Newman’s Number 6 Ford Mustang."

2018
"Darlington Raceway announced Wednesday that the track will receive a significant investment for a capital improvement project, slated to begin immediately."

2017
"Darlington Raceway now hosts the "Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR"."

2016
"Trevor Bayne's ride will carry Mark Martin's classic red, white and blue colors at Darlington Raceway."

2015
"Get in on the action by voting now on multiple RaceDay questions that will be posed during the show as FOX Sports previews tonight's Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway."

2014
"Darlington Raceway was the big winner in the realignment of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule for 2015, which was announced live Tuesday on FOX Sports 1's NASCAR Race Hub."

• Darlington Raceway to offer temporary refuge to hurricane evacuees
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• Kyle Petty gives Brad Keselowski props for getting back to victory lane after long drought

Brad Keselowski finally made his way back to victory lane with a win in this past Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. It had been 110 races since Keselowski had won a NASCAR Cup Series race, a skid spanning three years’ worth of races....2024
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• NASCAR Legend Cale Yarborough Dies

NASCAR Legend Cale Yarborough Dies Three-time Cup Champion, Yarborough won four Daytona 500s and became the first NASCAR driver to win three straight titles NASCAR legend Cale Yarborough has died. He was 84. Yarborough is one of the most successful NASCAR drivers ever with 83 Cup Series wins and three championships. Yarborough won those championships in three straight seasons from...2024
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• Turn 2 Blog: Darlington Drama & Chase Elliott in Playoff Trouble?
*Turn 2 Blog is a regular feature on InsideCircleTrack.com. Here, site operators Michael Moats and Richard Allen take turns offering their thoughts on the NASCAR and pavement short track racing topics of the day. The NASCAR Xfinity Series race featured a great finish on Saturday. Darlington Raceway seems to have a tendency to do that, doesn’t it? Richard: The closing laps of the Sport Clips ...2022
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• Darlington offers flag exchange: Confederate for American
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) Darlington Raceway will give out American flags to those who want to turn in a Confederate flag, continuing an initiative that began in Daytona soon after nine people were killed at a church in Charleston....2015
• Darlington darlings: 5 contenders to win the Bojangles' Southern 500
As the Sprint Cup Series prepares for its big throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway, we offer up our 5 contenders to win Sunday night's race at the track 'Too Tough To Tame.' Let's count them down!...2015
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• Denny Hamlin reacts to winning NASCAR regular season title as owner

Denny Hamlin did not win the Southern 500 on Sunday night but did leave Darlington Raceway as a champion. Hamlin is a co-owner of 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan, and the team won the regular-season title since Tyler Reddick ended the regular season as the points leader....2024
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• Tyler Reddick wins regular season championship

Tyler Reddick won the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Regular Season Championship with a 10th place result on Sunday night at Darlington Raceway. Reddick overcame fighting an illness during the 500-mile race, persevering by one point in the championship standings to earn the regular season driver‘s title. Reddick is joined in the Cup Series Playoffs by […]...2024
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• Christopher Bell wins NASCAR Xfinity Race at Darlington

Christopher Bell wins NASCAR Xfinity Race at Darlington Christopher Bell survived a near-disaster with Cole Custer on the first lap of overtime and held on to win Saturday’s Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 over Custer and snakebit Sheldon Creed. During a green-flag run that started on lap 97 of 150, Creed caught and passed Bell for the lead on Lap 139 and was poised to claim hi...2024
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• 2024 NASCAR Cup Series standings after the Goodyear 400
2024 NASCAR Cup Series standings after the Goodyear 400 at the Darlington Raceway...2024
• 2024 NASCAR Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway: Full results
Brad Keselowski gets his first win in 110 races and Ford's first win of the season...2024
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• Chris Buescher & Tyler Reddick get into physical altercation after collision at Darlington | NASCAR on FOX

After the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, drivers Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick got into a physical altercation after Reddick tried an ill-advised move to pass Buescher that resulted in a collision, costing Buescher a serious chance at getting into the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs....2024
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• NASCAR: Bubba Wallace is in unfamiliar territory
Halfway through the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series regular season, Bubba Wallace finds himself in a provisional playoff position. Can he hold on? Following his second consecutive top five finish in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway, 23XI Racing’s Bubba Wallace finds himself in unfamiliar territory. With 13 points races down and 13 to […] NASCAR: Bubba Wallace is in unfamiliar te...2023
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• NASCAR driver drops multiple places in standings after penalty
NASCAR has made yet another decision to dock points from a driver in the Cup Series standings, with Tyler Reddick dropping two places as a result. After a disappointing 22nd place finish in Sunday afternoon’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway, 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick found himself in eighth in the point standings. He […] NASCAR driver drops multiple places in stand...2023
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• NASCAR removes driver from Cup Series playoff standings
NASCAR did not include Alex Bowman in the Cup Series playoff standings, despite the fact that he is currently one of the top 16 drivers. The NASCAR Cup Series playoff battle has been heating up leading into this Sunday afternoon’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, which marks the halfway point of the 26-race regular season. […] NASCAR removes driver from Cup Series playoff standings ...2023
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• NASCAR: The playoff driver whose team is already eliminated
Ryan Blaney can win the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series championship, but the #12 team can’t finish higher than 17th in points. The four-round, 10-race 2022 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs are scheduled to get underway on Sunday evening with the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, and 16 drivers are in the running to win […] NASCAR: The playoff driver whose team is already eliminated - Beyo...2022
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• Tony Stewart reflects on impact of Chase Briscoe’s Darlington win amid SHR’s final season
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• Jeremy Clements continues plugging along, set record for most consecutive Xfinity starts
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• Up to Speed: Darlington Raceway Brings Out Best in Chase Briscoe
Briscoe’s Southern 500 win will go down as one of the defining moments of his career. Source...2024
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• Southern 500 delivers the Game 7 moment NASCAR fans deserved

Entering Sunday night's Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, the last four NASCAR Cup Series races in a row had gone to extra "overtime" laps....2024
• Jeff Hammond, members of the Cale Yarborough family unveil 1978 Southern 500 winning Oldsmobile Cutlass at Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum

Ahead of the 75th annual Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, former NASCAR championship-winning crew chief Jeff Hammond and members of the Cale Yarborough family gathered at the Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum this afternoon to honor the late NASCAR Hall of Famer and unveil his Southern 500 winning 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass No. 11 […]...2024
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• NASCAR highlights: Brad Keselowski wins Goodyear 400

The NASCAR Cup Series took on Darlington Raceway for the Goodyear 400 on Sunday with Brad Keselowski coming out on top. Here are the top moments from the race!...2024
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• Bayley Curreys Chevrolet to honor Charles Chuck Efaw at Darlington Raceway

Bayley Currey‘s No. 41 AutoVentive/Precision Vehicle Logistics Chevrolet Silverado will honor Charles “Chuck” Efaw, the late father of Niece Motorsports General Manager Cody Efaw, this week at Darlington Raceway. The No. 41 will sport a white, black, red, orange and yellow scheme reminiscent of the ZERO Dirt Late Model that Chuck raced at Lakeville Speedway […]...2024
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• NASCAR Legend Cale Yarborough Dies
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• Kevin Harvick making historic 775th consecutive Cup Series start, third all-time

Since he came into the sport, he’s been nothing but consistent. Kevin Harvick is making his 775th consecutive NASCAR Cup Series start today. Darlington Raceway has been home to some great moments, even in Harvick’s career....2023
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• Goodyear 400 live updates: Top moments from Darlington Raceway

The NASCAR Cup Series' May schedule continues Sunday with the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. Here are the highlights!...2023

• Connect live: Fans can vote now on multiple RaceDay questions
Don't miss out. Get in on the action by voting now on multiple RaceDay questions that will be posed during the show as FOX Sports previews tonight's Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway....2015
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• Larson bringing back iconic Mello Yello paint scheme for Darlington
Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced they're bringing back one of the most popular and iconic paint schemes of the early 1990s, as sophomore driver Kyle Larson will pilot the No. 42 Mello Yello Chevrolet at Darlington Raceway....2015
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• NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Terry Labonte named Southern 500 grand marshal
As the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series prepares to return to tradition with Labor Day weekend's Bojangles' Southern 500, Darlington Raceway has named 2016 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Terry Labonte as the grand marshal....2015
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• Trevor Bayne to race throwback Mark Martin paint scheme at Darlington
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• Going old school: Kevin Harvick running retro paint scheme at Darlington Raceway
Defending Sprint Cup Series champion and Darlington Raceway winner Kevin Harvick used the NASCAR Hall of Fame as his backdrop Wednesday to announce plans to run a throwback Budweiser paint scheme during the upcoming Southern 500 on Sept. 6. ...2015
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• Matt Kenseth to bring back 'Tide Ride' for Darlington's Southern 500
The throwback paint schemes for the Sept. 4 Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway keep on coming.Matt Kenseth and Joe Gibbs Racing were the latest to reveal their Darlington retro look at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Uptown Charlotte on Tuesday. The car features Tide as a primary sponsor and will bring back the iconic orange, yellow and white paint scheme.Kenseth's retro No. 20 Toyota honors...2016
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• Matt Kenseth to bring back 'Tide Ride' for Southern 500 at Darlington
Matt Kenseth will honor Darrell Waltrip, Ricky Rudd and Ricky Craven by bringing back the "Tide Ride" for the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway....2016
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• Mark your calendar: 10 notable changes on the 2015 Sprint Cup schedule
Darlington Raceway, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Daytona International Speedway among the tracks that are part of 2015 shakeup....2015
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• NASCAR at Darlington: Vegas odds, fantasy advice, prediction, sleepers, drivers to watch

Denny Hamlin is still looking for his first win of the season and Darlington Raceway is a great place for him to get it....2018
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• Jeremy Clements continues plugging along, set record for most consecutive Xfinity starts
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• Weekend Preview: Atlanta Motor Speedway
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• Buescher, Wallace lament missing 2024 Cup Series Playoffs

In a span of 367 grueling laps of the 2024 Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, Chris Buescher and Bubba Wallace went from competing against one another for the 16th and final berth to this year’s Playoffs to both being knocked out of contention amid a new race winner capitalizing on the Playoff’s “Win and You’re In” format....2024
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• In an Overtime Dash, Christopher Bell Wins the NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Darlington
In an overtime dash, Christopher Bell wins the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway in the Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 Continue reading → The post In an Overtime Dash, Christopher Bell Wins the NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Darlington appeared first on Fan4Racing Blog and Radio....2024
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• Chase Briscoe Locks In His Playoff Spot with a NASCAR Cup Series Win at Darlington
Chase Briscoe locks in his playoff spot with a NASCAR Cup Series win at Darlington Raceway on Sunday evening in the Cook Out Southern 500. Continue reading → The post Chase Briscoe Locks In His Playoff Spot with a NASCAR Cup Series Win at Darlington appeared first on Fan4Racing Blog and Radio....2024
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• NASCAR Power Rankings: Playoff field locked in after Darlington

The regular season finale went down last night at Darlington Raceway. Once again we have a shift in the NASCAR Power Rankings. There have been some big movers and shakers, even if they came up short of making the playoffs....2024
• NASCAR power rankings: Tyler Reddick, Kyle Larson lead charge into playoffs

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series regular season is a wrap after Chase Briscoe's exciting win at Darlington Raceway earned him a spot in the playoffs at the last possible minute. Now the field will head to Atlanta Motor Speedway for Sunday's Quaker State 400, the first of three events in the Round of 16....2024
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• NASCAR / ARCA Race Weekend Recap (Darlington & DuQuoin State Fairgrounds)

#NASCAR / #ARCA Race Weekend Recap (Darlington & DuQuoin State Fairgrounds) Winners: Chase Briscoe (Cup); Christopher Bell (Xfinity); Brent Crews (ARCA) NASCAR Cup Chase Briscoe Stuns with Southern 500 Win, Claims Playoff Spot Chase Briscoe fended off a fierce charge from Kyle Busch over the final 17 laps to win the Cook Out Southern 500 Sunday night at Darlington Raceway. ...2024
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• Walk-off hit: Chase Briscoe assures Stewart-Haas Racing a playoff run in its final year

By Dustin Albino Following what Chase Briscoe deemed an embarrassing performance in the penultimate race of the regular season at Daytona International Speedway, he vowed that the No. 14 team would swing for the fences at Darlington Raceway. Boy, did they. After qualifying a season-best third, Briscoe was in the mix for the duration of […]...2024
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