Stat Sheet: Toyota’s Regular Season Momentum Carries Into The Chase
Joe Gibbs Racing and 23XI Racing flourished while the Chevrolets floundered in the Southern 500.
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Stock Car Scoop: A Winless Streak Snapped at the Expense of Another at Darlington
A battle of winless streaks came to a head to close the Southern 500, with Christopher Bell topping Kyle Larson in the end.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After Christopher Bell Conquers the Southern 500
Bell is winless no more in 2026, and his breakthrough may just have propelled him to the position of title favorite.
Denny Hamlin’s Points Lead Flounders After Contact with Michael McDowell
The only Toyota Chase driver that didn’t finish in the top 10 was the points leader himself Denny Hamlin.
Through The Gears: NASCAR Betting Odds for the Southern 500 at Darlington
Who can beat the odds at Darlington? We fill you in here.
NASCAR Mailbox: The Chase Field Is Set. Who Are the Favorites? Who Can Be a Dark Horse?
Here’s who’s looking good before Darlington.
Stat Sheet: Introducing Your 2026 Cup Series Chase Field
Each of the 16 drivers took different paths to the postseason, which starts at Darlington Raceway.
The Big 6: Questions Answered Following Ryan Preece’s Walk-Off Win at Daytona
And they said “Win and In” was dead.
Cup Series Drivers React to New Package at Daytona
Reactions to the package were mixed among drivers.