One of the most legendary tracks in motorsports gets set to host another big-time event, as the NASCAR Cup Series returns to Darlington Raceway for the Goodyear 400.
The first few weeks of the 2026 season have been thrilling. Close racing, exciting finishes, and a little bit of animosity are laying the groundwork for a thrilling year of NASCAR.
Darlington Raceway has been one of the mainstays on the NASCAR calendar since it opened its doors in 1950. Along with the marquee Southern 500 event, every driver in stock car racing also looks forward to the 400-mile race earlier in the season.
After Tyler Reddick started the new season hot as a pistol, winning the first three races, things have started to open up. After Ryan Blaney hung on to win at Phoenix, Denny Hamlin hung on to grab his first victory of the season last Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
With the win, Hamlin moves up to fourth in the drivers’ standings, trailing Reddick, Bubba Wallace and Blaney.
A number of active drivers have tasted victory at the Lady in Black. Hamlin leads the pack with five wins at Darlington, tied for fourth all time with Bobby Allison, Bill Elliott and Darrell Waltrip. Chase Briscoe and Michigan natives Erik Jones and Brad Keselowski have won at the historic ovals twice in their careers.
NASCAR CUP SERIES
Goodyear 400
When: Sunday, March 22
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Where: Darlington Raceway (Darlington, S.C.)
Channel: FOX Sports 1
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