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Dale Earnhardt Jr Announces NASCAR’s Win Over “S**t Racing” as Ross Chastain vs Chase Elliott Effect Debate Divides Fanbase

Dale Earnhardt Jr talks about the increase in ratings and viewership over the last month as fans continue to argue about the Elliott and Chastain effect.
Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott and Dale Earnhardt Jr

Bubba Wallace’s “Mind-Boggled” Remark to NASCAR Incites a Sarcastic Response From Spotter: “Should’ve Just Piled Into the Wreck”

After NASCAR's decision to not retain the position held by Bubba Wallace, his spotter ranted against NASCAR and its inconsistencies.
NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race

NASCAR’s Usual Offender Denny Hamlin Makes a Bold Kyle Larson Payback Claim, as His Prodigy Saves the Day: “Kinda Lets Go of the Wheel”

In the latest episode of Action Detrimental, Denny Hamlin lays bare the whole incident between Kyle Larson and Ross Chastain.
Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Ross Chastain

“Chase [Elliott] Should Have Never Drove It” – NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Snubbed by Fans as Jeff Gordon’s Protege Reaches a New Win Milestone

After Jeff Gordon's Protege achieved big for Hendrick Motorsports, in Darlington, fans showed their displeasure over teammate Chase Elliott.
NASCAR Cup Series legend Jeff Gordon and Hendrick Motorsports star Chase Elliott

Rick Hendrick’s Warning Led Trackhouse Boss to Issue an 9-Word Ultimatum to Ross Chastain Following Kyle Larson Wreck

After an eventful Darlington Race that resulted in a collision yet again for Ross Chastain, Trackhouse Racing Boss Justin Marks gives him an ultimatum
Rick Hendrick and Kyle Larson

“I Told Chevrolet That” – NASCAR Insider Uncovers Rick Hendrick’s Reality Check to Chevrolet as the Billionaire Owner Has Another Champion Wrecked by Ross Chastain

Brett Griffin opened up on the subtext in Rick Hendrick's comments after Ross Chastain had yet another incident with a HMS car.
Ross Chastain, Rick Hendrick, NASCAR

Hours Before Karma Struck Kyle Larson, He Revealed Enjoyment of “Getting People Loose” After Wrecking John Hunter Nemechek for the Win

2023 Darlington Weekend has proven to be entertainment for fans as Karma caught upto Kyle Larson after his remarks following Xfinity Crash.
Ross Chastain and Kyle Larson Darlington Wreck

Chase Elliott’s Father Bill Has a Rather Condescending Solution for Grown-Up Adults Kyle Larson & Ross Chastain

During the broadcast of the Darlington race, Bill Elliott offered a rather condescending solution to ease the tension between Kyle Larson and Ross Chastain.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Johnsonville 180 – Qualifying

Bubba Wallace Insider Reveals Controversial NFL Figure’s Enquiry Into NASCAR’s Current Most Controversial Figure

Freddie Kraft, the spotter of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace, recently revealed former NFL player's question about Ross Chastain.
NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Goodyear 400 May 14, 2023; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chasta

Bubba Wallace’s Wife Amanda Didn’t Bite Her Tongue After Hubby Got Controversially “Punk’d” in Darlington

At the Darlington Raceway, Bubba Wallace finished in an excellent 5th place, but his wife Amanda was not happy that he nearly got 'punk'd'.
Bubba Wallace and Amanda Carter

“It’s All Little Things That Keep Adding Up” – Kurt Busch’s Heartbreaking Revelation Fuels Return Rumors Once Again

With the throwback weekend in Darlington, Kurt Busch ignites the hopes of fans, after hinting at a possible comeback to racing.
LAS VEGAS, NV – OCTOBER 15: NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series and 23XI driver Kurt Busch announces he will not race aga

“He Doesn’t Feel Bad”: Ross Chastain’s Newest Victim Kyle Larson Called Out Change in Attitude Just a Day Before On-Track Altercation

Hendrick Motorsports ace Kyle Larson hints at a sudden shift in attitude of his bitter rival and the notorious Trackhouse Racing driver, Ross Chastain.
Ross Chastain and Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson

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)