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Amid Rumors of His Return, Kurt Busch Gets Teary-Eyed, Reminiscing the Closest Loss in NASCAR History

Former NASCAR driver, Kurt Busch, teared up after re-watching footage from the most painful and closest ever NASCAR loss at Darlington.
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Kaulig Racing Spotter Takes Jibe at Boss as Kyle Larson’s Win Highlights Hypocrisy Amid Denny Hamlin Altercation on Track

Kyle Larson wins at Darlington for the first time as fans raise questions on his controversial win after toe-to-toe battle with point leader.

“You’ll Tag the Wall and End Up Messing Up Someone Else’s Day” – Fans Claim Bubba Wallace’s P2 Result Will Do More Harm Despite the Pace in Qualifying

Despite finishing second in the qualifying race at Darlington, fans show a lack of faith in Bubba Wallace given his recent history.
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“Comfortable Making These Guys Uncomfortable”: Ross Chastain Aims to Steal Chase Elliott’s Throne Followed by Kyle Larson’s Proposition

Kyle Larson makes a bold claim concerning Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain as the latter prefers being the aggressive driver he is.
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Kyle Busch Discloses Failed 6-Word Advice to Ross Chastain as He Ruthlessly Bashes the Ignorance

Kyle Busch slams Ross Chastain for ignoring his valuable advice amidst his infamous scuffle with Noah Gragson at Kansas Speedway.
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“It Was Just Punch or Be Punched” – Unapologetic Ross Chastain Admits to Having No Remorse for Noah Gragson Brawl at Kansas

Recently, Ross Chastain got candid while describing his thought process behind the infamous incident with Noah Gragson at Kansas.
Ross Chastain and Noah Gragson

23XI Racing’s Fate Could Mirror Hendrick Motorsports as Tyler Reddick’s Pre-Race Problems Stir Fans’ Concerns

Following news of problems ahead of race day for Tyler Reddick, fans left concerned thinking it might be a repeat of the HMS incident.
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“Ugliest Racecar I’ve Seen in My Life” – Brad Keselowski Contradicts Chase Elliott as He Slams Dale Earnhardt-Richard Petty-Inspired Iconic NASCAR Paint-Scheme

NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski recently shared his disapproval over the iconic paint scheme which Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney praised.
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Can Hendrick Motorsports Snap Their Decade-Long Drought This Weekend?

This weekend, the Hendrick Motorsports team heads into the upcoming race on a serious mission to snap a decade-long winless drought for them.
AUTO: NOV 07 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race

Kyle Larson’s Special Surprise to Mentor Tony Stewart Has NASCAR World Reminiscing Rick Hendrick’s Two-Time Cup Champ Partner

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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton produced venture will see Brad Pitt drive around Silverstone just how Tom Cruise drove around Daytona.
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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)