NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington: Live updates, highlights, leaderboard for the Southern 500
The NASCAR Cup Series continues the 2026 season with the Southern 500 at Darlington. Follow our NASCAR race updates here.
The NASCAR Cup Series Chase kicks off at Darlington Raceway on September 6th with the Cook Out Southern 500. Competing for the championship are 16 drivers across 10 races. With a 25-point lead, Denny Hamlin begins the Chase, followed by Ryan Blaney and Tyler Reddick on pole position after practice. Qualifying was canceled on Saturday, and the driver order was determined by the rulebook metric.
The 367-lap race, set to run from sunset to nighttime, promises to be an exciting spectacle. USA Network will broadcast the event nationally, with additional streaming options available for those interested.
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