Darlington Southern 500 Kicks Off Chase

Only 100 points separate the 16 drivers who have secured their spots in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase for the championship. Denny Hamlin holds the top position as the No. 1 seed, while Ryan Preece sits at No. 16 following his dramatic victory at Daytona. moryak.biz

The Darlington Raceway will serve as the first of ten crucial battlegrounds in the championship race as the Southern 500 gets underway this weekend. The historic track sets the stage for what promises to be an intense battle among the series' top contenders.