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• 5 Bold NASCAR The Chase Predictions, including Carson Hocevar and Kyle Larson

  04-09-2026 15:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNASCAR’s the 10-race chase begins this weekend at Darlington Raceway, with 16 drivers all competing in a points battle to determine the Cup Series champion in 2026. Chaos and disappointment are a given, but we’re going to attempt to make a few NASCAR The Chase predictions for what happens in the next 10 weeks.Let’s dive into some quick bold NASCAR predictions for The Chase.HEADINGMandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesThe reigning champion hasn
  
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• Why is NASCAR Cup Practice and Qualifying at Darlington Delayed Today?

  06-09-2026 01:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 05: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 Arby's Steak Nuggets Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 05, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying at Darlington Raceway did not begin on schedule Saturday because lightning in the area triggered a safety hold.The delay arrived on a day that otherwise lo
  
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• NASCAR Is Paying Fans Every Time a Driver Swears During The Chase

  06-09-2026 00:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NORTH WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 19: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #1 Pristine Auction Toyota, (R) and, driver of the #42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet, talk during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 19, 2023 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR just gave fans another reason to listen closely to driver radios during The Chase.And yes, it involves swear words and cold, hard cash.NASCAR
  
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• NASCAR reveals green-flag times for Darlington in September 2026

  06-09-2026 00:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is ready for the upcoming race weekend at Darlington Raceway. The sport returns to Darlington in what is expected to be a fun weekend in South Carolina. However, when will NASCAR wave the green flag throughout the weekend at Darlington on Saturday and Sunday?The NASCAR O'Reilly Series kicks off the action with a 7:42 p.m. ET green flag at Darlington on The CW on Saturday night. The NASCAR Truck Series won't compete at Darlington, with the next race taking place at Bristol Motor Speedway i
  
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• NASCAR purse for O'Reilly Series race at Darlington in September 2026

  06-09-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is gearing up for the 29th race weekend of the 2026 season at Darlington Raceway, and the O'Reilly Series is bound to put on a show. In 2025, Brandon Jones beat Chase Elliott for his first win of the year. Now, the sport will head to Darlington with a substantial amount of money on the line.The purse for the O'Reilly Series race at Darlington will be $1,661,806 on Saturday night. NASCAR doesn't release the earnings for the winning driver anymore, meaning it's impossible to tell how much o
  
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• NASCAR Cup Darlington Southern 500 starting lineup after lightning cancels qualifying

  06-09-2026 00:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoUnfortunately, constant lightning on a very hot day in Darlington forced NASCAR to cancel Cup Series qualifying for the very first race of the 2026 Chase...even without a single drop of rain.As a result, the metric will set the starting lineup, which is a weighted average of a car's place in the owner standings (30%), and the entry's finish in the most recent race (70%).Tyler Reddick, who finished third at Daytona and enters Darlington as the No. 3 Chase seed, will start the
  
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• NASCAR purse for Cup Series race at Darlington in September 2026

  06-09-2026 00:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is gearing up for the 29th race weekend of the 2026 season at Darlington Raceway, and the Cup Series is bound to put on a show. In 2025, Chase Briscoe beat Tyler Reddick for his second win of the year. Now, the sport will head to Darlington with a substantial amount of money on the line.The purse for the Cup Series race at Darlington will be $11,233,037 on Sunday night. NASCAR doesn't release the earnings for the winning driver anymore, meaning it's impossible to tell how much of the $11,
  
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• NASCAR Cup Darlington Lineup Set After Qualifying Canceled

  06-09-2026 00:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series was scheduled to qualify for the Cook Out Southern 500 on Saturday. However, Mother Nature had other plans as the single-car session, along with practice, were canceled. The starting lineup for tomorrow night’s race was set by metric, per Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic. Based on the metric, Tyler Reddick will start on the pole for the Cook Out Southern 500. Daniel Suarez, fellow Chase driver along with Reddick, will start from the second position.Mother Nature forcing
  
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• NASCAR qualifying order for O'Reilly at Darlington in September 2026

  06-09-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O'Reilly Series is set to arrive at Darlington Raceway for its 24th race of the 2026 season. It is the final date at Darlington, as NASCAR also goes to the venue once in the spring. In 2025, Christopher Bell won the pole for the O'Reilly Series race at Darlington, which took place in the spring after the series didn't have a race in the fall.First, the O'Reilly Series needs to qualify for the event at Darlington, and the qualifying format is simple. Every driver will make a one-l
  
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• NASCAR qualifying order for Cup Series at Darlington in September 2026

  06-09-2026 00:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series is set to arrive at Darlington Raceway for its 27th race of the 2026 season. It is the second date at Darlington, as NASCAR also goes to the venue in the spring. In 2025, Denny Hamlin won the pole for the Cup Series race at Darlington, marking his first pole of the playoffs.First, the Cup Series needs to qualify for the event at Darlington, and the qualifying format is simple.Every driver will make a one-lap run, with the overall lap times determining the starting line
  
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• NASCAR Darlington qualifying results, Tyler Reddick on Cup Series pole as starting lineup set

  05-09-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tyler Reddick is on the pole for the Cook Out Southern 500NASCAR Cup Series race on Sept. 6 at Darlington after qualifying was canceled.Reddick and Daniel Suarez will start on the front row as the lineup was set by the rule book metric.The driver of the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota won at Darlington in the spring.The 367-lap race is the first event in the 10-race Chase.Here's the full starting lineup for Saturday's NASCAR race at Darlington.CHASE PICKS:NASCAR Chase picks, surprises: Will Denny Haml
  
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• NASCAR entry list for O'Reilly race at Darlington in September 2026

  05-09-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O'Reilly Series is ready to take on the 2026 Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway, and the entry list has been revealed. NASCAR released the 2026 Southern 500 and O'Reilly Series entry list for Darlington on Monday afternoon. This is Darlington's final date on the 2026 NASCAR schedule, and the first race in the Chase. The NASCAR Truck Series will return to action at Bristol Motor Speedway in a few weeks.There will be 38 entries for the 2026 Fleetio 200 on Saturday night, meanin
  
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• Ryan Blaney Hit With NASCAR Penalty Before Chase Opener at Darlington

  05-09-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Blaney’s pursuit of a second NASCAR Cup Series championship has encountered its first complication before the 2026 Chase has even begun.Blaney’s No. 12 Team Penske Ford failed NASCAR’s pre-race technical inspection twice Saturday at Darlington Raceway, NASCAR confirmed. The car passed inspection on its third attempt, but the first two failures were enough to trigger penalties for the team.Blaney’s car chief was ejected for the remainder of the race weekend, and the N
  
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• NASCAR entry list for Cup Series race at Darlington in September 2026

  05-09-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series is ready to take on the 2026 Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, and the entry list has been revealed. NASCAR released the 2026 Southern 500 and O'Reilly Series entry list for Darlington on Monday afternoon. This is Darlington's final date on the 2026 NASCAR schedule, and the first race in the Chase. The NASCAR Truck Series will return to action at Bristol Motor Speedway in a few weeks.There are 36 guaranteed charters for the 2026 Southern 500 on Sunday night. Thi
  
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• NASCAR O'Reilly Series Darlington race live updates, highlights, leaderboard

  05-09-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase begins with the Fleetio 200 on Sept. 5 at Darlington.Carson Kvapil will lead the field to the green flag, with Justin Allgaier joining him on the front row.All 12 Chase drivers qualified inside the top 15.Cup Series practice and qualifying was impacted by weather earlier on Sept. 5, so an eye on the radar will be needed as race time approaches in South Carolina.Follow along with the Tennessean's race updates below:O'REILLY SERIES CHASE:NASCAR O'Reilly
  
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• How to watch NASCAR live at Darlington in September 2026, schedule

  05-09-2026 23:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is ready for the upcoming action at Darlington Raceway, marking the 29th official race weekend of the 2026 season. In 2025, Chase Briscoe beat Tyler Reddick for his second victory of the year. The NASCAR Cup and O'Reilly Series will be racing at Darlington. You don't want to miss the action!Below, you can find more details about the on-track action at Darlington this weekend!NASCAR live today: DarlingtonHere are the upcoming practice, qualifying, and race times for the current race weeken
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Cleared for Darlington Race After Being Diagnosed With a Concussion

  05-09-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 22: Riley Herbst, driver of the #35 Monster Energy Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 22, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyRiley Herbst will return to the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend after a concussion forced him out of the Daytona race. The 23XI Racing driver confirmed Saturday at Darlington Raceway that he has recovered and received clearance
  
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• Title contender Ryan Blaney faces Darlington inspection issues, car chief ejected

  05-09-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDuring pre-race inspection for the NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington Raceway, one car struggled to get through inspection. The No. 12 Team Penske Ford of Ryan Blaney failed twice, before passing on the third attempt.As a result, the No. 12 car chief has been ejected from the track the remainder of the race weekend, and the team has lost their pit stall selection so they will get the 38th and final pit stall available.They were fortunate as one more failure would have resulted in fa
  
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• Ryan Blaney car chief ejected after Darlington inspection issues for title contender

  05-09-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoDuring pre-race inspection for the NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington Raceway, one car struggled to get through inspection. The No. 12 Team Penske Ford of Ryan Blaney failed twice, before passing on the third attempt.As a result, the No. 12 car chief has been ejected from the track the remainder of the race weekend, and the team has lost their pit stall selection so they will get the 38th and final pit stall available.They were fortunate as one more failure would have resulted in fa
  
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• NASCAR Launches ‘Swear Jar’ Fan Promotion for 2026 Chase

  05-09-2026 21:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ahead of the 2026 Cup Series Chase, NASCAR is introducing a unique fan promotion. For every time a driver swears on the radio during the Chase, NASCAR will add money to a “swear jar” with the opportunity for one lucky fan to win the grand total at the end of the season.During any NASCAR race, drivers tend to get frustrated. Whether it is because their car is not up to speed, there was an issue on pit road, or problems with another driver on-track, the team radio audios are often fill
  
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• NASCAR O'Reilly Series Darlington lineup, TV schedule for Saturday's race

  05-09-2026 21:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Kvapil is on the pole for the Fleetio 200 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Sept. 5 at Darlington.Kvapil bested teammate Justin Allgaier with a lap of 30.424 seconds to claim the pole.Among Chase drivers, all 12 qualified inside the top seven rows.Here's the full starting lineup for Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race:NASCAR CUP CHASE PICKS:NASCAR Chase picks, surprises: Will Denny Hamlin finally win the Cup Series title?Fleetio 200 NASCAR O'Reilly Darlington starting lineu
  
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• 3 NASCAR Stars Enter the Chase Tied for a Remarkable Next Gen Record

  05-09-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR’s championship format has changed for 2026, but three familiar names enter the Chase sharing one distinction nobody else can claim in the Next Gen era.Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson and Joey Logano have each won five postseason races since the Next Gen car debuted in 2022, according to NASCAR Insights.That puts the trio atop the Cup Series entering Sunday’s Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, the first of 10 races that will decide the 2026 champion.And Christopher Bell isn’t f
  
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• NASCAR expands adjustments that O'Reilly teams can make in practice

  05-09-2026 21:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoNASCAR is expanding practice adjustments for NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series teams at Darlington Raceway this weekend by adding rear springs to the list of allowed changes during practice.NASCAR teams have a limited list of adjustments that are allowed during practice sessions and since practice was condensed during the Covid-19 pandemic, that list has prevented most parts from being swapped and limited adjustments on others.The typical adjustments that have been allowed
  
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• NASCAR Darlington qualifying live results, Cup Series Southern 500 starting lineup

  05-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup SeriesDarlington race weekend begins with the Cook Out Southern 500 qualifying on Sept. 5 at Darlington Raceway.The 16-driver Chase begins at the egg-shaped oval in South Carolina known to chew up and spit out fenders and tire rubber.Denny Hamlin's lead is much shorter than it was a week ago by way of the Chase seeding and points reset. Hamlin leads Ryan Blaney by 25 points ahead of the 10-race Chase for the championship.If drivers in the bottom half of the top 16 want to make a t
  
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• Tyler Reddick on Darlington pole after weather cancels qualifying

  05-09-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Weather forced the cancellation of practice and qualifying on Saturday at Darlington Raceway, putting Tyler Reddick on the pole for Sunday‘s Cook Out Southern 500 (5 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) as the lineup was set in accordance with the NASCAR Rule Book.PositionCarDriver145Tyler Reddick27Daniel Suárez360Ryan Preece411Denny Hamlin571Michael McDowell62Austin Cindric719Chase Briscoe847Ricky Stenhouse Jr.93Austin Dillon1048Alex Bowman1120Christophe
  
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• Riley Herbst confirms concussion sidelined him from Daytona

  05-09-2026 20:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoRiley Herbst confirmed it was a concussion that took him out of the seat last weekend at Daytona International Speedway last weekend.The symptoms were the aftermath of a crash the week before at New Hampshire Motor Speedway when he crashed into the wall following contact from Michael McDowell. There was also a secondary contact when Connor Zilisch was unable to slow down in time and drilled into the 23XI Racing No. 35.He had actually passed his concussion protocols in the middle
  
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• Riley Herbst Sustained Concussion in New Hampshire Crash

  05-09-2026 19:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectRiley Herbst, who initially qualified fifth for last weekend's Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, did not compete in Saturday night's race due to effects stemming from a hard crash at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. At Darlington Raceway on Saturday, Herbst revealed that he was diagnosed with a concussion following the hard impact at New Hampshire."I got diagnosed with a concussion after the wreck in Loudon," Herbst admitted.For those who mi
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Opens Up About Michael Jordan’s Tough Standard at 23XI Racing

  05-09-2026 19:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 18: Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing looks on during the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 18, 2024 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) GettyBubba Wallace has admitted he never expected 23XI Racing to reach its current level when the team entered NASCAR in 2021. The Bubba Wallace story has since become closely linked with the rise of 23XI Racing, which Michael Jorda
  
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• How to Watch NASCAR Race at Darlington Raceway Today: TV Coverage and Streaming

  05-09-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 22: A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on March 22, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyToday’s NASCAR race at Darlington Raceway is the Fleetio 200, which opens the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase on Saturday night. The green flag is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on The CW, with streaming available on ESPN Unlimited. MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
  
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• 2026 Darlington Raceway Chase weekend pit stall assignments

  05-09-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  See where your favorite NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series drivers will pit this weekend at Darlington Raceway.NASCAR Cup SeriesStay tuned. NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday (5 p.m. ET, USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).RELATED: Darlington weekend schedule | How to watch NASCAR on USA SportsNASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesNASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway on
  
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