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Darlington Kicks Off 2026 NASCAR Chase

Published August 31, 2026 · Updated August 31, 2026 · Motorsport.com

Sixteen drivers have secured spots in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase, with just 100 points separating them. Denny Hamlin holds the top seed while Ryan Preece claimed the 16th with a Daytona win.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase begins at Darlington Raceway with the Southern 500, marking the first of ten championship battlegrounds. With only 100 points separating the 16 locked-in drivers, including No. 1 seed Denny Hamlin and No. 16 seed Ryan Preece, the competition promises to be intense.

Darlington's historic track will host the opening race of the Chase, setting the stage for what could be one of the most competitive championship runs in NASCAR history. somethingsdifferent.biz

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