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Denny Hamlin Jinxes His Only Stroke of Luck as Disaster Awaited the Championship-Less Icon

Denny Hamlin was in a prime position to make a huge impression in the playoffs on the very first weekend but things went horribly wrong.
NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 – Practice

“Hurt” Chris Buescher Painfully Admits That Brad Keselowski’s Help Is Not Enough Amid Kyle Larson Battle

Chris Buescher and Brad Keselowski finished high up the pack in Darlington but Buescher was disappointed for not winning.
Chris Buescher, Kyle Larson, Brad Keselowski. Credit: Imago

Truck Series Star Shows Early Promises After Forging a Bond With Jimmie Johnson

His first season as team owner being marred by the misfortune of driver suspension, a gamble by NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson has begun yielding results.
Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 – Qualifying

Denny Hamlin Takes a Sly Dig at Joe Gibbs as He Insinuates JGR “Turned the Day Upside Down”

Denny Hamlin was left frustrated after an unfortunate finish while the JGR crew chief sheds light on his analysis of the situation.
AUTO: SEP 17 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race

Rick Hendrick’s Astronomical $500,000 Loss Turns the Table on Justin Marks Feud as New Rivalry Emerges From the Shadows

With another incident in Darlington, it is apparent that the rivalry between Rick Hendrick and Justin Marks has intensified
Justin Marks and Rick Hendrick

Despite Shutting Down Haters, Dejected Bubba Wallace Claims He “Should Have Tried to Get Too Much”

While Bubba Wallace did not have a good start to the race, he finished it in a strong position, but the 23XI Racing driver wasn't satisfied.
NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400

“Obviously Controlled the Race”- Denny Hamlin Gets Diplomatic After Darlington Skirmish With Joe Gibbs’ Crew

Following a loose wheel incident that left Denny Hamlin feeling uneasy, he crafted a diplomatic response for his team after the race.
NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Practice and Qualifying Mar 4, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny

NASCAR World Splits As Rick Hendrick’s Rejected Employee Claps Back at Alex Bowman’s Wild Accusations

A former employee of Rick Hendrick jumps into the fray, responding to Alex Bowman's controversial remarks, causing a divide in the NASCAR circles.
Alex Bowman, Rick Hendrick

Michael McDowell Falls Victim to Kyle Busch’s Antics Amid Denny Hamlin’s Race-Ending Darlington Escape

Michael McDowell would have liked to silence his critics at Darlington but Denny Hamlin's evasive measures cost the FRM man.
Denny Hamlin & Michael McDowell

Daniel Suarez Bluntly Warns Ross Chastain as “Different Agendas” Come to Light

Trackhouse Racing Team's Daniel Suarez is clear about his racing approach at Darlington with respect to teammate Ross Chastain.
AUTO: OCT 29 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff – Xfinity 500

Who Are the Favorites to Exit the First Round of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs?

This weekend is the Southern 500 at the Darlington Raceway, the first race of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, but who will be eliminated?
DAYTONA, FL – FEBRUARY 18: William Byron Jr. ( 24 Hendrick Motorsports Axalta Chevrolet) leads teammates Kyle Larson ( 5

Racing Fans Brutally Trash Tyler Reddick’s “Dumb*ss Move” That Jeopardized a NASCAR Icon

Tyler Reddick bears the brunt of racing fans' ire for his actions during the Darlington race risking Ryan Newman's 4th race of the Cup Series.
Tyler Reddick, Ryan Newman

About Darlington Raceway

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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)