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NASCAR Fans Crush Underdog Bubba Wallace’s Playoff Hopes Despite Heroic Feat at Darlington

Bubba Wallace manages to qualify for the pole start for Sunday's Darlington finale but fans are expecting excuses for if he fails to win.
Bubba Wallace

Fans Sell Out Ricky Stenhouse Jr for Triggering Another Chaos at Darlington

Fans go all out when it comes to making fun of Ricky Stenhouse Jr as he finds himself in the wall during practice at Darlington.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr

“He’s Delusional” ”“ Upset Richard Childress Faces the Fans’ Wrath Over Controversial 4-Word Remark Involving Austin Dillon’s Penalty

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Ross Chastain Left Scratching His Head Over His Failure to Salvage 2024 Season Ahead of Last Chance

Trackhouse Racing star Ross Chastain reflects back on his mediocre showings of the 2024 season that have put him in a tight spot.
NASCAR: Cup Qualifying

Fans Fire Shots at Bubba Wallace Snubbing Playoff Fears with ’Kevin Harvick 2.0”² Commitment

Bubba Wallace's next race in Darlington is probably his most crucial race of the season. Yet before it he's racing in a Legends race.
Bubba Wallace and Kevin Harvick

HMS Legend Admits Undermining Chase Elliott’s Darlington Expertise

Legendary HMS crew chief believes Chase Elliott is among the favorites to win the regular season championship at Darlington Raceway.
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NASCAR: FireKeepers Casino 400

Darlington Raceway Weather Update: Fans Warned Against a “1-Poncho Day” as Inclement Weather Clouds NASCAR’s Cup Quest

Bad weather threatens the NASCAR regular-season finale at Darlington! Pack a poncho & get ready for a wild Southern 500 at the Lady in Black!
NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series May 14, 2006: Dodge Charger 500 May 14, 2006 – Darlington, SC, USA: Dodge Charger 500

2024 Cook Out Southern 500 Schedule Update: Practice, Qualifying, Line-Up, Tickets, Where and When to Watch

As the regular season wraps up, all eyes are glued to the Southern 500 race in Darlington, that offers a slew of experiences to fans.
NASCAR: Cook Out Southern 500

Could Erik Jones Be the Messiah to Jimmie Johnson & Co.’s Worsening NASCAR Fate?

Erik Jones could drastically change Legacy Motor Club's fortunes with a win at his fortress Darlington Raceway on Sunday.
Jimmie Johnson and Erik Jones

Joe Gibbs’ Star Defends NASCAR’s Controversial Axing of a Crown Jewel From Playoffs

Christopher Bell says no pressure in playoffs-less Darlington race, can he win the Southern 500 with no shot at the regular season title?
NASCAR: Cup Practice

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)