All articles tagged with #darlington
Tyler Reddick won the Goodyear 400 at Darlington for Michael Jordan's NASCAR Cup team, overcoming early alternator issues and praising his crew; team owner Michael Jordan credited his driver’s composure and Billy Scott’s leadership, while other top finishers and drivers highlighted the race’s tough, competitive nature.
Ahead of the Goodyear 400 at Darlington, Tyler Reddick is the top fantasy pick after winning the pole and posting top practice speeds, with Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson also strong contenders. The 1.33-mile egg-shaped track with high tire wear, 750 HP and a low-downforce package promises a wild race, so the piece provides driver-by-driver projections, speed rankings, and lineups to help fantasy managers navigate a potentially chaotic event.
Three NASCAR Cup teams failed pre-race inspection twice at Darlington, ejecting their car chiefs—Chase Elliott’s Matt Barndt, Chris Buescher’s Josh Sisco, and Timmy Hill’s Dylan Roberts—and costing them pit-stall selections; all cars passed on the third attempt and will qualify with no further penalties, a reminder that teams push the limits during inspections.
Ahead of Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington, Cup Series crew chiefs face a high-stakes tire strategy as an updated rules package and the track’s abrasive surface drive significant falloff; with limited tire sets and a tricky pit-road, teams must balance aggressive, possibly two-stop plans against the risk of losing track position, making tire management and strategic timing crucial.
With a new short-track aero package delivering roughly 750 hp and less downforce, the Goodyear 400 at Darlington is expected to produce chaotic, high-horsepower racing on the abrasive 1.366-mile track. Tire management will be crucial, as teams have only 11 tire sets for the 293-lap race, and drivers like Denny Hamlin predict wild action. The field also includes a lineup change with Alex Bowman out due to vertigo and Justin Allgaier stepping in for him at Darlington, Martinsville and Bristol.
Denny Hamlin captured the Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for his 61st career win and second straight, moving to 10th on the all-time list. The piece spotlights three ups—Ty Gibbs, Chris Buescher and Christopher Bell—and three downs—Josh Berry, AJ Allmendinger and Connor Zilisch—as the NASCAR schedule shifts toward Darlington's Goodyear 400 this weekend.
Amazon has begun limited test flights of its MK30 delivery drones from its Darlington base as it prepares a UK airborne delivery service later this year. The program is in testing and not yet open to customers; the drones are designed to avoid obstacles and continuously monitor airspace to ensure safety, with eligible Darlington residents potentially receiving packages under five pounds within about two hours once launched.
Chase Briscoe's dominant win at Darlington has catapulted him to the top of NASCAR's playoff contenders, while other drivers like Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell remain in the hunt. The upcoming race at Gateway is critical, with some drivers desperate to rebound from early playoff setbacks amid intense competition and high stakes.
Chase Briscoe won his second consecutive Southern 500 at Darlington, significantly impacting the NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings, with only four of the top 16 drivers finishing in the top 10 and several involved in incidents, leaving the playoff picture highly competitive with two races remaining in the first round.
The Southern 500 NASCAR race was challenging for many playoff drivers due to early crashes, pit stop issues, and on-track collisions, resulting in most finishing outside the top 15 and complicating their chances of advancing in the playoffs.
Chase Briscoe won the Southern 500 at Darlington, celebrating his second consecutive victory at this race and expressing his excitement about his performance and potential. Tyler Reddick finished second, feeling he was better on long runs but was disappointed not to win. Erik Jones, John Hunter Nemechek, AJ Allmendinger, and Bubba Wallace also had notable performances, with Wallace highlighting his team's rebound to a sixth-place finish. The race was marked by strategic challenges, on-track battles, and reflections from drivers on their performances and the race's difficulty.
The Southern 500 at Darlington is a challenging race with high stakes in the NASCAR Cup playoffs, featuring Denny Hamlin on pole and notable contenders like Chase Briscoe, Tyler Reddick, and Kyle Larson. Key storylines include avoiding mistakes, strategic pit stops, and driver performances, especially for those starting deep in the field like Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman.
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs are highly unpredictable, with no clear favorite among the 16 drivers, and many expressing a calm yet uncertain outlook as they begin the 10-race stretch at Darlington Raceway.
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs kick off with unprecedented competitiveness, featuring the tightest points margins in history, making every race at Darlington and beyond a high-stakes battle where no driver is safe, including top contenders like Kyle Larson, William Byron, and Denny Hamlin, whose mastery at Darlington contrasts with his playoff struggles. The unpredictable nature of the format means any driver, regardless of past success or track record, could emerge victorious or be eliminated early, setting the stage for a dramatic and uncertain postseason.
William Byron won the NASCAR Cup race at Darlington after Kyle Larson and Ross Chastain crashed on the restart with six laps remaining. Byron inherited the lead and held off Kevin Harvick in the two-lap overtime to earn his third win of the 2023 season. The victory is the seventh of Byron’s career and the 100th win for Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 24 Chevrolet. Chastain and Larson had battled side-by-side on the restart with 13 laps to go, with Larson nudging Chastain up into the wall. On the ensuing restart, Chastain nudged Larson up the track, which wrecked both cars.