This weekend, 16 drivers enter a different mode as the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs commence at Darlington Raceway. The drama unfolds at one of NASCAR’s most substantial venues for the crown jewel Cook Out Southern 500.
Thirty-seven cars are entered for 40 spots, assuring each driver a starting spot, discounting any last-minute changes.
Joey Gase returns for the third straight week in the No. 15 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet, marking his ninth start of 2021.
James Davison will pilot RWR’s No. 53 Chevrolet after being away for the past two races. It’s his first start in the No. 53 in 2021; he’s mostly driven the No. 15 in his 17 Cup starts this year, plus one race in the No. 51 for the team.
Cook Out Southern 500 Entry List
The 72nd version of the iconic race is set for Sunday, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network.
Luken Glover joined the Frontstretch team in 2020 as a news writer before elevating to a columnist, where he served as the longtime writer for The Underdog House. Currently, he is an editor for the site and conducts feature interviews. Glover has covered several forms of racing for the site including NASCAR, CARS Tour, and SRX events.
A 2023 graduate of the University of the Cumberlands, Glover is a promotional writer, elementary athletic director, and basketball coach. He is passionate about serving in his church, playing/coaching a wide variety of sports, and researching motorsports history.