NASCAR purse for Cup Series race at Darlington in September 2026

The NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway is set to take place in September 2026, marking the 29th race weekend of the 2026 season. Last year, the purse for this event was $9,797,935, but it has increased to $11,233,037 for the upcoming race. This represents a significant jump of $1,435,102 in prize money. The 2025 race at Darlington saw Chase Briscoe triumph over Tyler Reddick, securing his second win of the year.

However, the sport is yet to release the earnings for the winning driver, making it uncertain how much of the $11,233,037 will go to the victorious team in the post-race celebration. Last year, the race earned a substantial amount more than the previous year, and it will be interesting to see which NASCAR driver will make off with the largest payday at Darlington this time around.

Briscoe is aiming for his second consecutive victory in the Southern 500, but Reddick and Erik Jones also had strong performances in 2025. Darlington Raceway is known for its thrilling races, and this upcoming event is expected to be no exception.