NASCAR Chase: Darlington Kicks Off

The first of ten critical races in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase begins at historic Darlington Raceway for the Southern 500. With only 100 points separating the 16 drivers who have secured their championship spots, every position matters.

Denny Hamlin leads as the No. 1 seed, while Ryan Preece holds the No. 16 position following his Daytona victory. noplasticplease.life