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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.
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.
Ross Chastain's aggressive driving style has drawn the ire of NASCAR legend Rick Hendrick, who said he doesn't care if Chastain is driving a Chevrolet, if he wrecks their cars, he'll get it back. Hendrick added that Chastain's tactics are getting "old" for some drivers and that he's going to make a lot of enemies. Chastain led 93 of the 295 laps of the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway but got into a wreck with Kyle Larson in the final laps, costing them both a chance at a first-place finish. William Byron took and held the lead for the win.
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Darlington Raceway for the Goodyear 400 on May 14, 2023. The race will start at 3 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on Fox Sports 1. Erik Jones, who has scored two of his three career Cup wins at the track, will be looking to improve his season performance. Ross Chastain, the points leader, and Denny Hamlin, with the most wins at the track, will also be competing. The race will consist of 293 laps around the 1.366-mile oval for a total of 400.24 miles.