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• Caruth, Gray survive Daytona melee to earn Chase spots

  29-08-2026 01:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Joe Gibbs Racing entered Friday night‘s Winn-Dixie 250 Powered by Coca-Cola with three drivers tightly sandwiched around The Chase cutline.After the smoke cleared at Daytona International Speedway, only one of the three — Taylor Gray — survived the battle for the final berths in the NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series postseason.RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photos: DaytonaAfter a deft maneuver through a five-car wreck on Lap 44, Gray fi
  
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• NASCAR Darlington start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Southern 500

  06-09-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following 26 regular-season races, the NASCAR postseason has arrived with a revamped Chase format and the elimination of, well, eliminations.The Chase kicks off Sunday, Sept. 6 at Darlington Raceway, the first of 10 postseason races. But the playoff format, which the Cup Series had used since 2014, has been scrapped. That means no more driver eliminations after every three races, and, perhaps more important, no more championship race.Instead, NASCAR is reverting to the Chase format it first impl
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington: Starting lineup, TV schedule for today's race

  06-09-2026 12:06 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 Sunday's NASCAR race at Darlington.CHASE PICKS:NASCAR Chase picks, surprises: Will Denny Hamlin
  
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• What channel is the NASCAR Darlington race on today? Time, TV schedule for Southern 500 race

  06-09-2026 12:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series Chase begins with the Cook Out Southern 500 on Sept. 6 at Darlington Raceway.16 drivers are running for the Cup Series championship, with 10 races to decide the winner.Denny Hamlin is the points leader at the beginning of the Chase, 25 points ahead of Ryan Blaney.Tyler Reddick is on the pole after qualifying was canceled and the lineup was set by the rule book metric.Here's how you can watch Sunday's race:SOUTHERN 500 PICKS:NASCAR Darlington predictions 2026, expert picks f
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Darlington lineup, TV schedule for Sunday's race

  06-09-2026 12:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Chase begins with the Cook Out Southern 500 on Sept. 6 at Darlington Raceway.The lineup was set by the rule book metric after qualifying was canceled, so Tyler Reddick is on the pole with Daniel Suarez on the outside of the front row.Several Chase drivers will start outside the top 25, including Chris Buescher, Ty Gibbs and Carson Hocevar.The 10-race Chase begins this weekend and ends in November at Homestead-Miami.Here's the full starting lineup and TV information for Sunday's NASCAR
  
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• Ross Chastain Takes Swipe at Kevin Harvick Over Trackhouse Comments

  06-09-2026 07:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ross Chastain took a shot at Kevin Harvick over recent comments. GettyRoss Chastain fired back at Kevin Harvick over comments regarding his status in the NASCAR Cup Series. On a recent episode of “SPEED with Harvick and Buxton,” the retired Cup Series champion believes Chastain’s status at Trackhouse Racing is “in question.”Chastain failed to make the Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series this year, the second time in the last three seasons. No Trackhouse Racing driver ma
  
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• State of the NASCAR O'Reilly Chase after Darlington

  06-09-2026 07:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoJR Motorsports has earned all the praise it gets this season but lost in translation somewhere is that both Sheldon Creed and Haas Factory Team are both literal champions in their own right.There was always a universe in which Creed’s No. 00 team could take the fight to the likes of Justin Allgaier and Carson Kvapil. It’s now literally this one. Creed struck first in the Chase for the Championship with a victory at Darlington Raceway and has now made this an early dog
  
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• Who Won The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race at Darlington? Full Race Results

  06-09-2026 06:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Full results from the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Darlington. GettySheldon Creed picked up his second career NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory in his 161st career start on Saturday night at Darlington Raceway. The driver of the No. 00 picked up the checkered flag in the Fleetio 200, which was the first race of the Chase for the series.Creed gained substantial ground on points leader Justin Allgaier. After a disastrous 17th-place finish for Allgaier, the driver of the
  
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• NASCAR: Brad Keselowski Reveals Status of Team Car For 2027

  06-09-2026 06:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brad Keselowski reveals status of the No. 60 car for 2027. GettyBrad Keselowski opened up about the status of RFK Racing driver Ryan Preece and the No. 60 entry for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. The RFK Racing owner revealed that the No. 60 Ford will compete as an open entry next year.RFK Racing’s charter is leased from Rick Ware Racing, who has sold it to Legacy Motor Club. LMC takes ownership of the charter beginning in 2027 as the organization expands to three full-time cars.Keselo
  
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• What time does NASCAR start today? TV schedule, channel, live stream to watch 2026 Darlington playoff race

  06-09-2026 06:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What time does NASCAR start today? TV schedule, channel, live stream to watch 2026 Darlington playoff race originally appeared on The Sporting News.Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Now that the NASCAR regular season is officially over, it's time to head into a thrilling playoff Chase. Drivers will not get much time to ease into competition, as the Cook Out Southern 500 gets things started on Sunday.With the playoff circuit heading to Darlington, things should get inte
  
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• Arrest made in burglary targeting retired NASCAR Cup driver Dave Marcis

  06-09-2026 05:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoThe Buncombe County (North Carolina) Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in a break-in involving retired NASCAR Cup driver Dave Marcis. He was out of town with the burglary took place, and several irreplaceable items of NASCAR memorabilia were among the many things stolen. Marcis started 883 NASCAR Cup races between 1968 and 2002, and only three drivers in history have ever started more races than him at the highest level of the sport. He won five races during his 35-ye
  
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• Creed Takes Second O'Reilly Series Win In Chase Opener At Darlington

  06-09-2026 04:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mike Watters-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectSheldon Creed went winless through his first four full-time seasons in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. After a win in Saturday night's Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway, Creed now has two wins on the season, and the latest triumph came at a particularly convenient time for the driver, as the race at Darlington kicked off the nine-race Chase for the championship.Creed took the lead in the race in a race off pit road on Lap 94. Aft
  
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• Sheldon Creed opens NASCAR O'Reilly Chase with Darlington win

  06-09-2026 04:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoOn a long final run at Darlington Raceway, Sheldon Creed drove off with the race win in the No. 00 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet. This is Creed's second career win, and it put him within striking distance of the points lead to open the 2026 Chase.Creed is now just seven points out of the championship lead, which is still held by Justin Allgaier despite a 17th-place finish."Oh, this is everything to me," said Creed in Victory Lane. "I've been so close here so many times, and I'
  
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• NASCAR points standings: O'Reilly Series points update after Darlington race

  06-09-2026 03:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Justin Allgaier leads the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase points standings after the Darlington race on Sept. 5.But Sheldon Creed climbed to within seven points of Allgaier by winning at Darlington.Carson Kvapil is third in the points standings, 19 points behind his teammate.Here's the updated NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series points standings:RACE RECAP:NASCAR O'Reilly Series Darlington race live updates, highlights, leaderboardNASCAR points standings, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series points
  
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• Who won NASCAR O'Reilly Series Darlington race? Winner is Sheldon Creed, plus full results

  06-09-2026 03:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheldon Creed and his team got the tire strategy right, and Creed drove to victory in the Fleetio 200NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Sept. 5 at Darlington.Creed pulled away to a 3-second lead over Corey Day and Sammy Smith, then massaged the lead to the checkered flag.Creed opens the Chase with a win and a big boost to his championship hopes.Justin Allgaier and Carson Kvapil battled for the lead for the entirety of the first two stages, but their cars' handling fell off in the final 40
  
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• NASCAR O’Reilly Standings: OARS The Chase Points Leaders After Darlington

  06-09-2026 03:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe 10-race chase in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series started Saturday night at Darlington, with 12 drivers all battling for points to determine who will be the O’Reilly Series champion in 2026.While Sunday’s Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway is only the first of 10 races in The Chase, points are crucial in this 10-week stretch and we saw plenty of movement on Saturday night.NASCAR O’Reilly Series Standings: The Chase Right NowPos.Driv
  
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• NASCAR Darlington Starting Lineup: Full Grid After Qualifying Is Canceled

  06-09-2026 03:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 22: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Xfinity Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on March 22, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Darlington Raceway has been canceled due to inclement weather, meaning the starting lineup for Sunday’s Cook Out Southern 500 will be set without drivers making a qualifying lap.The cancellation puts Tyler Reddic
  
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• Ryan Blaney Dealt 2 Massive Blows in First Race of NASCAR’s The Chase at Darlington

  06-09-2026 02:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectEntering NASCAR’s The Chase this weekend, Team Penske made a big change to help improve Ryan Blaney‘s chances of winning the Cup Series championship this season. Unfortunately for Blaney and the No. 12 team, they took two significant setbacks on Saturday ahead of the Cook Out Southern 500.Jeff Gluck of The Athletic reported that the No. 12 car failed inspection twice on Saturday afternoon at Darlington Raceway. While it passed after a third inspection,
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Driver Hit With Pre-Race Penalties Before Darlington Showdown

  06-09-2026 01:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - AUGUST 23: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on August 23, 2026 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series playoffs got off to a difficult start for Ryan Blaney before he even reached the track for qualifying. Blaney’s No. 12 Team Penske Ford failed pre-qualifying inspection twice Saturday a
  
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• Preview: Storylines, trends to follow as Cup Series Chase opens at Darlington

  06-09-2026 01:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Track: Darlington Raceway
  Location: Darlington, South Carolina
  Track length: 1.366 miles
  When: 5 p.m. ET
  Where to tune in: USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
  Race purse: $11,849,963
  Race distance: 367 laps | 501.32 miles
  Stages: 115 | 230 | 367
  Sunday’s starting lineup| Pit stall assignmentsThe path for a new-look Chase — and a title in Homestead — starts nowThe blueprint for winning a 10-race Cup Series championship is readily available.But hardly any
  
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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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• Patrick Emerling pads championship lead with pivotal victory at Oswego Speedway

  06-09-2026 00:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OSWEGO, N.Y. — The advantage Patrick Emerling held in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour standings grew a little larger following Saturday‘s Toyota Mod Classic 150 at Oswego Speedway.Emerling passed reigning NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Austin Beers, his closest championship competitor, early on before ultimately pulling away to a dominant victory. The triumph was Emerling‘s fourth on the 2026 season and his second at Oswego in the past three years.RELATED: Complete r
  
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• Racing Insights: Who will dream up a Darlington crown-jewel victory?

  06-09-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Chase presented by Mobil 1 has arrived, and 16 hungry NASCAR Cup Series drivers head to Darlington Raceway looking to start their postseason fortunes on the right foot. But that’s much easier said than done at the 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval, as car control and handling will be at a premium over 367 laps in the 77th running of the Cook Out Southern 500.Denny Hamlin enters The Chase with the No. 1 seed, and he certainly knows a thing or two about getting around the track “Too Tough
  
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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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• Reddick on Pole After Weather Forces Cancellation of Cup Qualifying

  06-09-2026 00:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe NASCAR Cup Series Chase for the Championship will begin with drivers having no laps in their cars before the green flag in Sunday's Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Persistent lightning in the area kept cars parked on pit road on Saturday afternoon.With the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Fleetio 200 scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, NASCAR eventually had to pull the plug on a potential qualifying and/or practice session for the
  
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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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