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Roger Penske’s NASCAR Driver Credits Underdog Mindset for Darlington Success

Team Penske driver credits his underdog mindset at Darlington, turning setbacks into a crucial playoff boost for Team Penske’s hopes.
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Kyle Busch & Co. Puts Roger Penske’s NASCAR Playoff Driver in Trouble at Darlington

Kyle Busch’s Lap 209 spin at Darlington causes Ryan Blaney’s crash, putting Penske’s playoff driver in jeopardy amid Letarte’s doubts.
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Chase Briscoe Delivers on Son’s Promise, Breaks History With 51-YO Southern 500 Record

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Alan Gustafson Labeled ‘Culprit’ as Chase Elliott Suffers Huge Playoffs Setback

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Fans Shed Zero Mercy as NASCAR Driver Goes Ablaze in Fire at Southern 500

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Richard Childress Comes In to Rescue His Grandson Amid Struggling Start to NASCAR Playoffs at Darlington

Amidst his grandson's 6th playoff appearance, Richard Childress tries to block out the pessimism for Austin Dillon.
TALLADEGA, AL – APRIL 20: Team owner Richard Childress during qualifying for the GEICO 500 NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup S

Denny Hamlin’s Playoff Curse Strikes Early Leaving Fans Devastated at Horrific Setback

Amidst Denny Hamlin's big narrative in the NASCAR race at Darlington, a glaring mistake on pit road attracts crestfallen remarks from fans.
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“Every Goddamn Week”: Kyle Busch’s Curse Continues at Darlington Leaving Fans Devastated

Kyle Busch’s Darlington curse struck again with an opening-lap crash, leaving him damaged and fans reacting with a mix of humor and sympathy.
LOUDON, NH – JULY 17: Kyle Busch ( 8 Richard Childress Racing Lenovo Chevrolet) chats with his crew before the Crayon 30

“F*ck Him”: Carson Hocevar F-Bombs Chase Elliott on Air Challenging Rick Hendrick’s Stature

Carson Hocevar curses Chase Elliott on air after Lap 125 clash at Darlington, challenging Hendrick’s might in a fiery playoff moment.
Chase Elliott and Carson Hocevar

Livid Fans Point Fingers at Rick Hendrick as HMS Star Suffers His Worst “Nightmare”

After Alex Bowman's jaw-dropping pit stop that set him back two laps, fans point fingers at his team's lackluster efforts.
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Roger Penske & Co Face Early Playoff Setback as Michael Jordan’s Star Pulls Off the Unthinkable

An early pile-up at Darlington hurts Penske’s playoff hopes, while Tyler Reddick’s save keeps Jordan’s star in the hunt.
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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)