NASCAR Cup - Darlington

Experience NASCAR Cup racing at its finest at Darlington Raceway, home to the Goodyear 400 and Southern 500 events. The Darlington track features a distinctive egg-shaped oval design spanning 1.366 miles with varying banking in its turns - 25 degrees in turns 1 and 2, and 23 degrees in turns 3 and 4. This unique layout creates challenging racing conditions that test driver skill and strategy.

Darlington Raceway holds special significance in NASCAR history as the sport's first superspeedway, opening in 1950. The track earned nicknames like "The Track Too Tough to Tame" and "The Lady in Black" due to its reputation for difficulty. Its unusual shape resulted from construction around a minnow pond that the owner refused to relocate.

The Goodyear 400 requires drivers to complete 293 laps for a total of 400 miles. Brad Keselowski enters as the defending winner, while 37 drivers will compete for victory in 2025. Fans can watch the action live on FS1 and the FOX Sports App, with streaming options available through various services.

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series features updated rules including the Open Exemption Provisional for guest drivers, revised Damaged Vehicle Policy allowing more repair options, and modified qualifying procedures. These changes add fresh elements to the competition at Darlington.

With 47,000 seats and a storied past that includes the second-closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history (0.002 seconds in 2003), Darlington Raceway offers an authentic NASCAR experience. The Southern 500, one of the Crown Jewel races in the sport, showcases the importance of this historic venue to American motorsports culture.