The 2021 season is well underway, but there are already a few eyes trained on the 2022 NASCAR season. After the multiple tests last year, and this year as well, the manufacturers are nearly ready. Recently, Ford teased a glimpse of its 2022 Next Gen challenger as it ran a few laps at Martinsville. This comes after Toyota teased their own Next Gen model back in January. However, the Japanese giants only showed a small clip of the concept car being drawn. Meanwhile, their American rivals have already got their own car on the track and it sounds absolutely beautiful. The manufacturer Next Gen models will be released on May 5. Quite recently, the latest Next Gen test took place at the Darlington Raceway. Tyler Reddick took on the track that was fondly known as ‘Too Tough to Tame.’ Admittedly, the track tamed him as he went for a spin and hit the retaining wall. The run was largely blemish-free until the closing stages of his final run when he sustained minor damage. WHAT DID HE SAY ABOUT THE NASCAR TEST? “I heard how much different this car was, and I wanted to see it for myself,” Reddick said [https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2021/04/06/darlington-next-gen-tire-test-recap-reddick/]. “Darlington is one of the top 3-4 most challenging tracks we get around. It might be the most difficult. This track in turns 1-2 is different than 3-4. I really wanted to get to drive this car and see what this thing’s like at a track that I’m comfortable at. “I have a good understanding of this track, and what it takes to get rubbered in and what direction to go to hopefully find us the best tire.” Erik Jones tests the Next Gen NASCAR car at Homestead [https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1199757446.jpg]HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – JANUARY 15: Erik Jones tests the Next Gen car at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) The idea behind that test was to test with Goodyear and accumulate information. Only then can NASCAR be able to make an informed decision on the tire for the 2022 season and the Next Gen car. It is also worth mentioning that that test was the first time the NASCAR Next Gen car made an appearance at Darlington. READ MORE: NASCAR Next Gen Car Takes Over the Raceway That’s ‘Too Tough to Tame’ [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-nascar-next-gen-car-takes-over-the-raceway-thats-too-tough-to-tame/] 

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[caption id="attachment_396758" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-396758" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201001173752/2020-09-05T202651Z_2010932981_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-VFW-200.jpg" alt="Chase Briscoe" width="1920" height="1280" /> Sep 5, 2020; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ross Chastain (10) and Chase Briscoe (98) lead the field to restart during the VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h3>Darlington Raceway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track</h3>
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.
<h3>History</h3>
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.
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<td width="301">Location</td>
<td width="301">Darlington, South Carolina</td>
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<td width="301">Operator</td>
<td width="301">International Speedway Corporation</td>
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<td width="301">Major Events</td>
<td width="301"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series</strong>

TBA

Southern 500

<strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series</strong>

Toyota 200

Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200

<strong>NASCAR Camping World Truck Series</strong>

South Carolina Education Lottery 200

<strong>USAC Silver Crown Series</strong>

Silver Crown Showdown at Darlington</td>
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<td width="301">Length</td>
<td width="301">1.366 mi (2.198 km)</td>
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<td width="301">Most Wins</td>
<td width="301">David Pearson (10)</td>
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<td width="301">Richard Petty (25)</td>
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<td width="301">David Pearson (12)</td>
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Sep 5, 2020; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ross Chastain (10) and Chase Briscoe (98) lead the field to restart during the VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports 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 &#8220;The Lady in Black&#8221; and &#8220;The Track Too Tough to Tame&#8221; by numerous NASCAR fans and drivers and promoted as &#8220;A NASCAR Tradition.&#8221; 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&#8217; 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 &#8220;The Track Too Tough to Tame&#8221;. 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 &#8220;Darlington Stripe&#8221; on account of the missing paint on the correct side of the vehicle. On January 28, 2019, it was uncovered on ISC&#8217;s 2018 yearly report that the raceway&#8217;s track seating was decreased from 58,000 to 47,000. Quick Facts  Location Darlington, South Carolina  Operator International Speedway Corporation  Major Events NASCAR 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  Length 1.366 mi (2.198 km)  Most Wins David Pearson (10)  Most Starts Richard Petty (25)  Most Poles David Pearson (12)

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