The Southern 500 has extra stakes
The famously narrow Darlington racing line rewards tire management. In 2027 the Southern 500 is also the last Cup regular-season race, so points and Chase qualification will be decided there.
Source: NASCAR ↗Race weekend guide
Darlington Raceway NASCAR & Southern 500 Guide
Darlington has two Cup dates on the 2027 calendar: a spring tripleheader and the Southern 500 on Labor Day weekend. The September race ends the Cup regular season before the Chase begins.
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Darlington Raceway
Friday, April 2, 2027 · NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series · Time TBA
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Racing at Darlington Raceway
Race calendar
Upcoming NASCAR races at Darlington Raceway
Fri, Apr 2
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NASCAR Craftsman Truck SeriesScheduledPoints RaceIntermediate
Darlington Raceway
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FOX Sports
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Sat, Apr 3
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NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts SeriesScheduledPoints RaceIntermediate
Darlington Raceway
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The CW
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Sun, Apr 4
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NASCAR Cup SeriesScheduledPoints RaceIntermediate
Darlington Raceway
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FOX Sports
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Sat, Sep 4
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NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts SeriesScheduledPoints RaceIntermediate
Darlington Raceway
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The CW
Partner only · channel TBA
Sun, Sep 5
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NASCAR Cup SeriesScheduledPoints RaceIntermediate
Southern 500
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USA Sports
Partner only · channel TBA
No upcoming Cup, O'Reilly or Truck race is currently announced at this track.
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Plan your visit to Darlington Raceway
Make sure you choose spring or fall
Both weekends carry NASCAR races, but not the same championship stakes. Confirm your chosen date and ticket package against the venue event page before booking travel.
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Completed events
Recent NASCAR results at Darlington Raceway
Cook Out Southern 500
Sun, Sep 6 · Winner: Christopher Bell
View result →Fleetio 200
Sat, Sep 5 · Winner: Sheldon Creed
View result →Goodyear 400
Sun, Mar 22 · Winner: Tyler Reddick
View result →Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200
Sat, Mar 21 · Winner: Justin Allgaier
View result →Buckle Up South Carolina 200
Fri, Mar 20 · Winner: Corey Heim
View result →Darlington Raceway fan questions
Is the 2027 Southern 500 a Chase race?
No. NASCAR lists it as the final Cup regular-season race, immediately before the Chase.
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