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Darlington Raceway Forecast Discussion
Friday will be hot and humid at Darlington Raceway, with temperatures climbing into the 90s. Thunderstorms are possible as a frontal boundary approaches, although the greater severe threat should remain north of the track.
Saturday presents the highest weather risk, as the front moves into the Carolinas. Afternoon and evening thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts and locally heavy rainfall, potentially affecting on-track activity.
The front should push south by Sunday, bringing cooler, less humid and generally dry conditions for the Southern 500.
Darlington Raceway NASCAR Schedule
Saturday, September 5
1:30–2:20 PM — O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Practice
2:35–3:30 PM — O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Qualifying
4:00–5:00 PM — Cup Series Practice
5:10–6:00 PM — Cup Series Qualifying
7:30 PM — O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race — 147 laps / 200.8 miles (CW)
Sunday, September 6
5:00 PM — NASCAR Cup Series Race — 367 laps / 501.32 miles (NBC)
More about Darlington Raceway
Darlington Raceway in South Carolina is one of NASCAR’s most historic and challenging tracks. Nicknamed “The Lady in Black” and “The Track Too Tough to Tame,” its distinctive egg-shaped layout resulted from the track being built around a neighboring minnow pond. The unequal turns make car setup particularly difficult.
For decades, Darlington hosted two annual Cup races, including the Southern 500 on Labor Day weekend. NASCAR moved the race from its traditional date after 2003 and eventually consolidated Darlington’s schedule to one event. After considerable fan criticism, the Southern 500 name returned in 2009. In 2015, NASCAR restored the race to Labor Day weekend, reviving one of the sport’s longest-standing traditions.
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