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Struggling Denny Hamlin’s Darlington Dominance Could Signal the End of His Miserable NASCAR Run

Wins, penalties, and playoff hopes hang in the balance. Darlington’s history favors him, but Daytona’s disappointment lingers.
July 23, 2023, Long Pond, PA, United States of America: NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Driver, Denny Hamlin (11) win

Jimmie Johnson’s Ace Demands Patience From NASCAR Community Amid Unending Racing Struggles

Erik Jones reveals the efforts that Legacy Motor Club is putting to get to the glory and how long is it going to take to get there.
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Bubba Wallace Rubbishes Michael Jordan’s ‘Absent Owner’ Reputation With a 5-Word Claim

With pressure building on Bubba Wallace to qualify for the playoffs, he looks up to Michael Jordan for a much-needed inspiration.
Michael Jordan, Bubba Wallac

“Got a Baby on the Way”: Bubba Wallace Refuses to Let Out His ‘Frustration and Anger’ Despite Looming NASCAR Setback

23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace has resorted to becoming a calm and composing figure despite the disappointments on the racetrack.
NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 – Qualifying

Cup Series at Darlington Raceway: NASCAR Set to Offer Nearly $10 Million in Payouts for Cook Out Southern 500

The prize money for the Darlington regular season finale this year is appealing and the race will be more so as much is up for grabs.
DARLINGTON, SC – MAY 14: The field races down the front stretch during the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Se

Joe Gibbs & Denny Hamlin Honoring Legendary Roy Hendrick’s Legacy Wins Over NASCAR Fans

Joe Gibbs Racing and Denny Hamlin will pay tribute to late racing legend Roy Hendrick with a special paint scheme at Darlington Raceway.
Denny Hamlin Joe Gibbs

Disappointed NASCAR Fans Slam 2025 Cup Series Schedule as ‘Chaos in a New Form’

With the 2025 Cup Series schedule leaked, NASCAR fans expressed their apprehension considering the flaws in the lineup.
NASCAR fans

Bubba Wallace Discloses Being Forced to ‘Pick His Poison’ At Darlington Amid Fading Playoff Hopes

Bubba Wallace needs a fool-proof strategy for Darlington to assuage his fears and be prepared for how the race will pan out.
Bubba Wallace

Michael Jordan Picks Up a Defeated Bubba Wallace With Words of Wisdom After Daytona Hampers Playoff Hopes

After Daytona's win shuffled the playoff picture, Michael Jordan encourages a chafing Bubba Wallace before his last chance.
Michael Jordan, Bubba Wallac

Kevin Harvick Declares a Bold 6-Word Prophecy on Kyle Busch’s ‘Cinderella Story’

Kevin Harvick teases a dramatic playoff comeback for Kyle Busch, suggesting a Cinderella finish despite a tough season.
O’Reilly Challenge Practice And Qualifying

$80 Million Worth Jake Paul Set to Fuel NASCAR Underdog’s Southern 500 Dream

Jake Paul's "W" men's personal care brand partners with MBM Motorsports to sponsor Timmy Hill's No. 66 car at the Southern 500.
Jake Paul v Andre August

Bubba Wallace’s Insider Gives a Sad Reality Check About Their Playoff Hopes After Harrison Burton Bursts the Bubble Open

After Harrison Burton's victory at Daytona, Bubba Wallace's fortunes hang in the balance, as his crew chief wearily admits.
Bubba Wallace

About Darlington Raceway

USA Today via Reuters

Darlington Raceway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track

Darlington Raceway is a race track worked for NASCAR hustling situated in Darlington, South Carolina. It is nicknamed "The Lady in Black" and "The Track Too Tough to Tame" by numerous NASCAR fans and drivers and promoted as "A NASCAR Tradition."

It is of an interesting, fairly egg-molded design, an oval with the finishes of totally different setups, a condition which apparently emerged from the closeness of one finish of the track to a minnow lake the proprietor would not move. The present circumstance makes it trying for the groups to set up their vehicles' taking care of such that will be successful at the two closures.

For a long time, Darlington was the site of two yearly NASCAR Cup Series races. One, the Rebel 400, was held in the spring while the other, the Southern 500, was constantly held on Labor Day weekend. In 2003, the Labor Day race was given to California Speedway, and the Southern 500 was moved to November 2004 and was run as a component of the Chase for the Nextel Cup.

History

As of late, the track has been reconfigured; since 1997, what was the front stretch is currently the back stretch, from late 2003 to mid 2004 lights were introduced for late evening racing to beat the warmth, and the turns have been renumbered in like manner.

Seating has been expanded to roughly 65,000, in spite of the fact that it has been restricted by the closeness of an interstate behind the back stretch and another lake; the first minnow lake is a distant memory.

Darlington has something of an unbelievable quality among drivers and more seasoned fans; this is likely because of its long track length comparative with other NASCAR speedways of its time and subsequently the principal scene where a considerable lot of them got conscious of the genuinely high paces that stock vehicles could accomplish on a long track.

The track supposedly acquired the moniker The Lady in Black. It is in light of the fact that the night prior to the race the track upkeep team would cover the whole track with new asphalt sealant. Darlington is otherwise called "The Track Too Tough to Tame". It is because of the fact that drivers can pursue a lap without an issue and afterward skip off of the divider the accompanying lap.

Racers will much of the time disclose that they need to race the circuit, not their opposition. Drivers reaching the stopping point are considered to have gotten their "Darlington Stripe" on account of the missing paint on the correct side of the vehicle.

On January 28, 2019, it was uncovered on ISC's 2018 yearly report that the raceway's track seating was decreased from 58,000 to 47,000.

Quick Facts

LocationDarlington, South Carolina
OperatorInternational Speedway Corporation
Major EventsNASCAR Cup Series

TBA

Southern 500

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Toyota 200

Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

South Carolina Education Lottery 200

USAC Silver Crown Series

Silver Crown Showdown at Darlington

Length1.366 mi (2.198 km)
Most WinsDavid Pearson (10)
Most StartsRichard Petty (25)
Most PolesDavid Pearson (12)