What we know so far
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season continues with the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday. See the starting lineup here for today's race. The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season continues with the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday. See the starting lineup here for today's race.
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The latest reporting
Reported context includes the following: The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season continues with the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday. See the starting lineup here for today's race. The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season continues with the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday. See the starting lineup here for today's race.
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