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2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Darlington: Start Time, TV, Lineup & Race Guide — September 5

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC. Start time is shown automatically in your timezone.

Start time

7:30 PM ET

Local time

Watch

CW

Track

Darlington Raceway

Darlington, SC

Race tools

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NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Darlington: race context and what to watch

Why this NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Darlington matters

The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Darlington is O'Reilly Chase race 1 of 9 and the return O'Reilly Auto Parts Series visit to Darlington Raceway. It brings an asymmetric tire-management race.

How Darlington Raceway races

Darlington's egg-shaped ends force setup compromise, while its abrasive surface creates tire falloff and the wall threatens a Darlington stripe.

What race fans should watch

The O'Reilly field mixes developing drivers with experienced regulars, so adaptation can reshape the order quickly. Compare lap-time falloff, four-tire calls and who can run near the wall cleanly. The 2026 Chase has no eliminations, but every point carries to the finale after the one-time reseed. For this event, the season role is O'Reilly Chase race 1 of 9.

Race-specific background checked against Official NASCAR 2026 schedule and race-weekend information. Schedule, lineup and result fields are maintained separately from this guide.

Weekend timeline

NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Darlington practice, qualifying and race schedule

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Practice

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Qualifying

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NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Darlington

Confirmed session time

Race status

NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Darlington live status and results

This event is marked Scheduled. The finishing order will be added to this page after the race, so the same URL works for planning and post-race review.

Starting grid

NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Darlington starting lineup

The official starting lineup is not available yet. Check back after qualifying.

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Quick answers

NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Darlington FAQ

When is the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Darlington?

The race is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026. The green-flag time above converts automatically to your local timezone.

What time does the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Darlington start?

The listed start is 7:30 PM ET; use the automatically converted time at the top of this page for your location.

What channel is the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Darlington on?

The current broadcast listing is CW. Recheck near race day in case the network moves coverage.

Where is the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at Darlington?

The event is at Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC. It is listed as a oval.

How to use this tool

Use this race weekend hub

  1. 1

    Start with the local green-flag time, network and track facts at the top.

  2. 2

    Scan the race-specific preview, then follow practice, qualifying and the race in weekend order.

  3. 3

    After the checkered flag, compare finish versus start, positions gained or lost, laps led and points.

Race fan notes:
  • A positive +/− number means the driver finished ahead of the starting spot.
  • Use + Calendar for this event only; the lineup page is easiest to scan once qualifying is official.