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Darlington Kicks Off 2026 NASCAR Chase

Published August 31, 2026 · Updated August 31, 2026 · Motorsport.com

The Southern 500 at historic Darlington Raceway marks the beginning of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase, with 16 drivers within just 100 points of each other.

The first of ten championship battlegrounds, Darlington's Southern 500 will see Denny Hamlin enter as the No. 1 seed, while Ryan Preece holds the No. 16 spot after his dramatic Daytona victory. With only 100 points separating all 16 contenders, the championship race promises to be exceptionally competitive. sports24.club

As the traditional "Lady in Black," Darlington Raceway has a storied history in NASCAR, and its unique egg-shaped track configuration will provide the first true test for drivers as they navigate the critical Chase for the Cup championship.

Darlington Kicks Off 2026 NASCAR Chase

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