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NASCAR Southern 500 Schedule, TV Info, and Entry List for Darlington

NASCAR announces the schedule and TV details for the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.

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NASCAR Cup drivers are preparing for the 77th running of the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, which will host the opening round of the 2026 Chase for the championship. [1] Christopher Bell, a driver for Joe Gibbs Racing, is competing in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series after overcoming fears of a season-ending injury. [2] Chase Briscoe is attempting to become the first driver in nearly three decades to win three consecutive Southern 500s. [3] Denny Hamlin enters the postseason as the No. 1 seed in the championship fight. [4] The NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington is scheduled for Sunday, September 6, with a green flag at 5:10pm EST. [5] Denny Hamlin is currently considered the favorite to win the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship. [6] The 2026 NASCAR Chase playoffs began this weekend with the Southern 500 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. [7] The 2026 NASCAR Chase consists of a 10-race playoff format involving 16 drivers competing for points. [8]
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  1. NASCAR Cup drivers are preparing for the 77th running of the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, which will host the opening round of the 2026 Chase for the championship. · Motorsport.com
  2. Christopher Bell, a driver for Joe Gibbs Racing, is competing in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series after overcoming fears of a season-ending injury. · Yahoo! Sports
  3. Chase Briscoe is attempting to become the first driver in nearly three decades to win three consecutive Southern 500s. · Motorsport.com
  4. Denny Hamlin enters the postseason as the No. 1 seed in the championship fight. · Motorsport.com
  5. The NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington is scheduled for Sunday, September 6, with a green flag at 5:10pm EST. · Motorsport.com
  6. Denny Hamlin is currently considered the favorite to win the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship. · Yahoo! Sports
  7. The 2026 NASCAR Chase playoffs began this weekend with the Southern 500 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. · Yahoo! Sports
  8. The 2026 NASCAR Chase consists of a 10-race playoff format involving 16 drivers competing for points. · Yahoo! Sports
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