2026 Southern 500 Odds and Picks as NASCAR Begins The Chase at Darlington Raceway - Bleacher Nation

2026 Southern 500 Odds and Picks as NASCAR Begins The Chase at Darlington Raceway - Bleacher Nation

The NASCAR Cup Series heads back to the legendary “Lady in Black,” where Darlington Raceway hosts the 2026 Cook Out Southern 500, our final crown-jewel of the season. With 26 regular-season races completed, fans and bettors have shifted their focus to the egg-shaped South Carolina oval as NASCAR officially launches its new postseason era. So before cars tackle the track “Too Tough to Tame” let’s review the championship reset, postseason standing…

RFK Racing Darlington II Advance - As the Chase begins, two RFK Racing teams will be vying for NASCAR's 2026 crown. Chris Buescher (10th) and Ryan Preece (16th) are both eying their first Cup Series championship. by Official Release

As the Chase begins, two RFK Racing teams will be vying for NASCAR's 2026 crown. Chris Buescher (10th) and Ryan Preece (16th) are both eying their first Cup Series championship.

Southern 500 Opens NASCAR Playoffs as Darlington Challenges Championship Contenders - Speedway Digest - RAW CHILI

DARLINGTON, S.C. — There may be no more fitting place to begin NASCAR’s championship chase than a racetrack that has spent 76 years exposing weaknesses,

The Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway Outlook and Picks

Featured StoriesNASCAR Cup SeriesOutlook and Picks Share Facebook X ReddIt Email Print The Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway Outlook and Picks By SM Staff September 2, 2026 2 Minute Read Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube NASCAR PhotosNASCAR Photos The NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) heads to Darlington Raceway for the Cook Out Southern 500, the first race of the 10-race Chase, on Sunday, September 6, at 5 p.m. ET on USA, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR …