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BACK TO GALLERIES

At-track photos: Darlington 2018 throwback weekend

By | Published: August 31, 2018 82
Allie Davison | NASCAR Digital Media
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Allie Davison | NASCAR Digital Media

Southern 500 heartbreak for Clint Bowyer.

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Another look at the damage to Clint Bowyer's No. 14 Ford.

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A family celebration in Victory Lane for Brad Keselowski.

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The first Monster Energy Series burnout of 2018 for Brad Keselowski.

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Kevin Harvick came away with a fourth-place finish after starting P22.

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Heartbreak for Kyle Larson after dominating at Darlington.

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Another race ended early for 'Seven-Time.'

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Edge of their seats in South Carolina.

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The Rainbow Warriors Redux?

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Do the racing views get any better than at Darlington?

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Three instant classics racing each other on track at Darlington.

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A pit stop for defending Southern 500 winner Denny Hamlin.

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Come on.

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Just like looking in a mirror for Kyle Busch and Ernie Irvan.

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It doesn't get more throwback than Wood Brothers Racing.

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Those fire suits, though.

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That's one intimidating fire suit.

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A fitting tribute to Chase Elliott's cousin, Casey.

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Austin Dillon's No. 3 throwback is sterling.

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Ryan Blaney feeling good on pit road before the race.

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Paul Menard sets the bar high for handlebar mustaches.

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Chad Knaus gets his hands dirty, too.

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Oh, hey, Bubba Wallace.

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Cowabunga, Ty Dillon.

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Kasey Kahne's throwback, comin' atcha.

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Packed house in Darlington for the Bojangles' Southern 500.

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What a flyover at Darlington.

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Michael McDowell and Landon Cassill share a laugh on pit road.

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Strong 'stache, Aric Almirola.

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Bubba Wallace's Petty Blue No. 43 Chevrolet.

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William Byron sporting some of NASCAR's most-recognizable colors.

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Something about these throwback fire suits just feels right.

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Jeffrey Earnhardt's crew wins the award for best t-shirts of the weekend.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 22 Snap On Ford, poses with the trophy in Victory Lane alongside his wife, Paige, and daughter, Scarlett, after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 22 Snap On Ford, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 22 Snap On Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No .22 Snap On Ford, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 42 DC Solar Chevrolet, reacts after the conclusion of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Ross Chastain (No. 42) and Kevin Harvick (No. 98) race side-by-side in Darlington.

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Ross Chastain brings his No. 42 Chevrolet down pit road for repairs after making contact with Kevin Harvick's No. 98 Ford.

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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 60 Ford Hall of Fans Ford, is involved in an on-track incident during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 60 Ford Hall of Fans Ford, is involved in an on-track incident during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 22 Snap On Ford, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 42 DC Solar Chevrolet, leads the field to green during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Dale .... er ... Jeffrey Earnhardt, readies for qualifying Saturday.

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx Throwback Toyota, poses with the Busch Pole Award after qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 43 STP Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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The No. 96 Xtreme Concepts Toyota, driven by Jeffrey Earnhardt, is towed in the garage area after an on-track incident during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 88 LLumar Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 Menards/Duracell Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 78 Bass Pro Shops/5-hour ENERGY Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Erik Jones, driver of the No. 20 Sport Clips Throwback Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 41 Haas Automation Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Pennzoil Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Timmy Hill, driver of the No. 66 Rewards.com Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 42 DC Solar Chevrolet, poses with the Xfinity Series Pole Award after posting the fastest lap during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Garrett Smithley embraces the throwback look prior to Xfinity Series qualifying.

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A crew member is into the throwback theme as he prepares for qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Allie Davison | NASCAR Digital Media

That's a Rainbow Warrior coming right atcha.

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Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 42 DC Solar Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 9 Old Milwaukee Beer Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 21 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday.

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Ryan Truex, driver of the No. 11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Throwback Chevrolet, stands in the garage area.

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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 23 GMS Fabrication Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice.

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Crew members push the No. 20 Sport Clips Toyota, driven by Erik Jones, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500.

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Cole Custer, driver of the No. 00 Haas Automation Ford, stands in the garage area during practice.

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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Jimmy John's Ford, drives in the garage area.

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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M's White Chocolate Toyota, stands in the garage during practice.

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Crew members push the No. 3 Dow NORKOOL Chevrolet, driven by Austin Dillon, during practice.

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Crew members push the No. 18 M&M's White Chocolate Toyota, driven by Kyle Busch, during practice.

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A tire is seen during practice.

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A Jobu figurine sits on the car of Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 21 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, during practice.

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Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 9 Old Milwaukee Beer Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice.

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Cole Custer, driver of the No. 00 Haas Automation Ford, sits in his car during practice.

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Branden Williams | NASCAR Digital Media

The No. 24 crew members have their throwback style down.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. sporting the green and yellow on his No. 17 this weekend.

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Kasey Kahne's throwback game? Strong.

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NASCAR.com's Jonathan Merryman and a host of some podcast.

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The silver surprise.

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Nicely done, AD.

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Talk about a throwback.

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The No. 3 that Austin Dillon will pilot this weekend at Darlington.
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