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At-track photos: 2021 Darlington Southern 500 weekend
By Staff report | Published: September 5, 2021 73
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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Offerpad Toyota, celebrates in the Ruoff Mortgage Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Offerpad Toyota, celebrates with a burnout for the fans after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives as sparks are seen after slamming into the wall on the final lap of the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Offerpad Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 42 McDonald's Chevrolet, chasing down the leaders during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Offerpad Toyota, leads the field on a late restart during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota, Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, and Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA/Children's Chevrolet, race three-wide during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA/Children's Chevrolet, heads to the garage with heavy damage after crashing into the wall late during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, and Anthony Alfredo, driver of the No. 38 Chicago Pneumatic Compressors Ford, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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A general view of the grandstands at night during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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A general view of racing as the sun sets during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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A general view of the grandstand as the sun sets during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Kyle Busch's Southern 500 ended early on Sunday after contact with the No. 3 of Austin Dillon sent his No. 18 Toyota into the wall.
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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Offerpad Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA/Children's Chevrolet, Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Offerpad Toyota, and Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Busch Light Fan Design Ford, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 Menards/Richmond Ford, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and Jeff Gordon, Vice Chairman of Hendrick Motorsports talk on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Tough break for playoff contender Michael McDowell, who wrecked out in Stage 1 after close racing with Erik Jones.
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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 Menards/Richmond Ford, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Offerpad Toyota lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Former No. 24 Chevrolet pairing of crew chief Alan Gustafson (left) and Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon chat on the grid pre-race.
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A detail of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Championship trophy on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 8 Childress Vineyards Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Busch Light Fan Design Ford, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 19 Bass Pro Toyota, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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Sheldon Creed, driver of the No. 2 Liftkits4less.com Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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Sheldon Creed, driver of the No. 2 Liftkits4less.com Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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Sheldon Creed, driver of the No. 2 Liftkits4less.com Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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Sheldon Creed, driver of the No. 2 Liftkits4less.com Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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The NASCAR Safety Crew assists Lawless Alan, driver of the No. 45 AutoParkIt.com Chevrolet, after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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Jack Wood, driver of the No. 24 Chevy Accessories Chevrolet, and Kris Wright, driver of the No. 2 Sim Seats Chevrolet, spin after an on-tack incident during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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A general view of racing past a grandstand of fans during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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NASCAR fans look on during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 4 Mobil 1 Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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A general view of racing during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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Matt Crafton, driver of the No. 88 Ideal Door/Menards Toyota,pits during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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Sheldon Creed, driver of the No. 2 Liftkits4less.com Chevrolet, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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Sheldon Creed, driver of the No. 2 Liftkits4less.com Chevrolet, leads Ben Rhodes, driver of the No. 99 Bombardier LearJet 75 Toyota, to the green flag to start the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 4 Mobil 1 Toyota, spends time with his daughter, Aspen Palmer, prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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Hailie Deegan, driver of the No. 1 BUILT FORD TOUGH Ford, walks on stage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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Colby Howard, driver of the No. 9 GCM/Highland Construction Chevrolet, and Hailie Deegan, driver of the No. 1 BUILT FORD TOUGH Ford, race during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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Hailie Deegan, driver of the No. 1 BUILT FORD TOUGH Ford, waves to fans on stage during pre-race ceremonies before the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 4 Mobil 1 Toyota, waves to fans on stage during pre-race ceremonies before the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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Sheldon Creed, driver of the No. 2 Liftkits4less.com Chevrolet, waves to fans on stage during pre-race ceremonies before the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series In It To Win It 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, poses with the trophy in the Ruoff Mortgage Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington.
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Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, celebrates with his crew in the Ruoff Mortgage Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington.
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Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, and crew members climb the fence to celebrate with fans after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington.
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The pit crew of Noah Gragson and the No. 9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, embraces after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington.
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Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington.
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NASCAR spotters watch the race above the grandstands during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington.
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Harrison Burton, driver of the No. 20 DEX Imaging Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington.
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The NASCAR Safety Crew put out a fire on the No. 8 QPS Employment Group Chevrolet, on pit road during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington.
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Riley Herbst, driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford, and Myatt Snider, driver of the No. 2 Crosley Furniture Chevrolet, duel side-by-side during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington.
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The field rumbles through the turns during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 Hyperice Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington.
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Brandon Jones, driver of the No. 19 Menards/Bali Toyota, Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 18 Poppy Bank Toyota, and Harrison Burton, driver of the No. 20 DEX Imaging Toyota, battle for position during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington.
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Austin Dillon, driver of the No. 31 Swann Security Chevrolet, and Sam Mayer, driver of the No. 8 QPS Employment Group Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington.
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Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 18 Poppy Bank Toyota leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington.
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Jeb Burton, driver of the No. 10 Dynagro Seed Chevrolet, and Matt Kaulig, owner of Kaulig Racing, talk on the grid before the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington.
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Justin Haley, driver of the No. 11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, leans on his car before the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington.
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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 54 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, inspects his car before the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington.
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Justin Allgaier, driver of the No. 7 Breyers Food Lion Feeds Chevrolet, spends time with his daughter Harper on the grid before the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway.
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AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 Hyperice Chevrolet, walks on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington.
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Darlington Raceway hosts the opener of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, the second race in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series postseason and a pivotal regular-season race in the NASCAR Xfinity Series on Labor Day weekend.
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A look at the repaved Turn 2 at Darlington -- a 600-feet long, 32-feet wide segment of asphalt was repaved after years of needed attention after race weekends at the track "Too Tough to Tame."
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Another look at the fresh asphalt in Turn 2 ahead of the tripleheader weekend.
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The sun is shining on Darlington Raceway ahead of a tripleheader weekend at the South Carolina track.
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Darlington is a track known for rewarding tire management on its abrasive surface. Sunday's 500-mile race for the Cup Series will especially test this.
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An up-close look at some of the surface at the 1.366-mile track.