William Byron poses with trophy at Darlington Raceway.

At-track photos: 2023 Darlington Raceway-1 weekend

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William Byron picked up his third NASCAR Cup Series win of 2023 following his performance in the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. The win additionally marked victory No. 100 for the No. 24 car.

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William Byron poses with trophy in Victory Lane at Darlington Raceway.

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William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Axalta Throwback Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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William Byron celebrates win at Darlington Raceway.

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William Byron's pit crew celebrates after win at Darlington Raceway.

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William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Axalta Throwback Chevrolet, reacts after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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William Byron celebrates with victory burnout at Darlington Raceway.

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William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Axalta Throwback Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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William Byron crosses the start/finish line at Darlington Raceway.

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William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Axalta Throwback Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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A general view of the damage sustained on Ross Chastain's No. 1 Chevrolet at Darlington Raceway.

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A general view of the damage sustained on Ross Chastain's No. 1 Chevrolet at Darlington Raceway.

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Ross Chastain races at Darlington Raceway.

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Ross Chastain races along the wall at Darlington Raceway.

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Kyle Larson rides the wall at Darlington Raceway.

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William Byron rides the wall at Darlington Raceway.

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Martin Truex Jr. spins out at Darlington Raceway following contact with Ross Chastain.

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Martin Truex Jr. spins out following contact with Ross Chastain at Darlington Raceway.

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A general view of the NASCAR Cup Series field racing down the straightaway at Darlington Raceway.

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The NASCAR Cup Series field races in the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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NASCAR Cup Series cars race through a turn at Darlington Raceway.

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Bubba Wallace, Martin Truex Jr., William Byron and Daniel Suárez race at Darlington Raceway.

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Bubba Wallace races at his No. 23 Toyota at Darlington Raceway.

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Bubba Wallace races in his No. 23 Dr Pepper Toyota.

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Kyle Larson rides wall at Darlington Raceway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, rides closely to the wall at Darlington Raceway.

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Erik Jones, Todd Gilliland and Chase Elliott race at Darlington Raceway.

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Todd Gilliland, driver of the No. 38 Serial1.com E-Bikes Ford, Erik Jones, driver of the No. 43 Allegiant Chevrolet, and Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 LLumar Throwback Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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NASCAR Cup Series cars drive under the green flag at Darlington Raceway.

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Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 19 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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Ricky Craven (L) and Kurt Busch (R) pose for a photo at Darlington Raceway.

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Honorary starters and former NASCAR Cup Series drivers Ricky Craven (L) and Kurt Busch pose with the green flag in the flagstand before the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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NASCAR Cup Series cars line pit road before the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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Carl Edwards looks onward at Darlington Raceway.

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NASCAR 75 Greatest Drivers present at Darlington pose for a historic photo.

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Members of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers who were present on Sunday at Darlington Raceway pose for a historic group picture on Throwback Weekend before the Goodyear 400.

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NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France (L) congratulates former NASCAR Series Cup driver Carl Edwards on selection to NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers list before the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France (L) congratulates NASCAR Hall of Famer, Matt Kenseth on selection to NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers list.

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NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France (L) congratulates former NASCAR Series Cup driver Kurt Busch on selection to NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers list.

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NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France (L) congratulates NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Labonte on selection to NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers list. | Complete 75 Greatest Drivers list

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 10 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with Matt Kaulig, owner of Kaulig Racing and Chris Rice, President of Kaulig Racing, in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children's 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 10 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children's 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 20 Pye Barker Fire & Safety Toyota, spins to the finish line after an on-track incident on the final lap of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children's 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 10 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children's 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 20 Pye Barker Fire & Safety Toyota, races Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 10 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children's 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Sheldon Creed, driver of the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet, Chandler Smith, driver of the No. 16 Quick Tie Products Inc. Chevrolet, Ryan Truex, driver of the No. 19 Toyota Outfitters Toyota, Austin Hill, driver of the No. 21 Bennett Transportation Chevrolet, Justin Allgaier, driver of the No. 7 BRANDT Heritage Chevrolet, Brett Moffitt, driver of the No. 25 AM Technical Solutions Ford, Josh Berry, driver of the No. 8 Tire Pros Love The Drive Chevrolet, Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 11 Cirkul Chevrolet, and Jeremy Clements, driver of the No. 51 First Pacific Funding Chevrolet, spin after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children's 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 20 Pye Barker Fire & Safety Toyota, his wife, Taylor, and daughter, Aspen Palmer stand on the grid during the national anthem prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children's 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Parker Retzlaff, driver of the No. 31 FUNKAWAY Chevrolet, spins after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children's 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 10 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, enters his car prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children's 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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RCR team owner and NASCAR Hall of Famer, Richard Childress and Sheldon Creed, driver of the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet, talk on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children's 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Josh Williams, driver of the No. 92 Call 811/Alloy Employer Chevrolet, Ryan Ellis, driver of the No. 43 Keen Parts Chevrolet, and Sage Karam, driver of the No. 44 CRC Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children's 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Sammy Smith, driver of the No. 18 Pilot Flying J Toyota, drives after an on-track incident as Stefan Parsons, driver of the No. 07 Ollie's Chevrolet, Ty Dillon, driver of the No. 3 Ferris Commercial Mowers Chevrolet, Carson Hocevar, driver of the No. 77 Premier Security Chevrolet, and Josh Williams, driver of the No. 92 Call 811/Alloy Employer Chevrolet, pass during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children's 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 20 Pye Barker Fire & Safety Toyota, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children's 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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A general view of a sculpture in tribute to NASCAR's 75th anniversary during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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A general view of "DARLINGTON RACEWAY EST. 1950 NASCAR OFFICIAL THROWBACK WEEKEND" signage during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 51 Biohaven/Jacob Co. Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 19 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 LLumar Throwback Chevrolet, and Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 Dr. Pepper Toyota, talk on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 6 Castrol GTX Ford, and Josh Berry, driver of the No. 48 Ally Throwback Chevrolet, drive during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 19 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Throwback Chevrolet, walks the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Federal Express Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 LLumar Throwback Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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Daniel Suarez, driver of the No. 99 Quaker State Chevrolet, waits on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 SunnyD Ford, prepares to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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Retired NASCAR driver and advisor to 23XI Racing, Kurt Busch and interim crew chief, Dave Rogers of the No. 45 Forward Together Toyota, look on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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Ross Chastain and NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett speak to the media during a press conference at Darlington Raceway.

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Christian Eckes took home the first checkered flag of Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway, winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Friday night.

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Christian Eckes, driver of the No. 19 Gates Hydraulics Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Christian Eckes, driver of the No. 19 Gates Hydraulics Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Christian Eckes, driver of the No. 19 Gates Hydraulics Chevrolet, parks on track after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Christian Eckes takes the checkered flag

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Christian Eckes, driver of the No. 19 Gates Hydraulics Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Stewart Friesen, driver of the No. 52 Halmar Friesen Racing Toyota, climbs out of his truck following the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Rajah Caruth, driver of the No. 24 GMS Racing Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Daniel Dye, driver of the No. 43 Race to Stop Suicide Chevrolet, Corey Heim, driver of the No. 11 Safelite Toyota, and Hailie Deegan, driver of the No. 13 Ford Performance Ford, race during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Carson Hocevar and Johnny Sauter race at Darlington

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Carson Hocevar, driver of the No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet, and Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 04 CarQuest/Roper Racing Ford, race during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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A general view of pit road during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Trucks race during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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A general view of racing as the sun sets during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Corey Heim, driver of the No. 11 Safelite Toyota, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Nick Sanchez and Mario Andretti pose for a photo

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Nick Sanchez, driver of the No. 2 Gainbridge Chevrolet, and Mario Andretti (R) pose for a photo on the grid prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Drivers in the Craftsman Truck, Xfinity and Cup Series will dawn iconic schemes, like Sheldon Creed's, for Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway.

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Riley Herbst and Josh Berry drive at Darlington

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Riley Herbst, driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford, and Josh Berry, driver of the No. 8 Tire Pros Love The Drive Chevrolet, drive during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children's 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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John Hunter Nemechek poses with pole award

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John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 20 Pye Barker Fire & Safety Toyota, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children's 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Austin Hill, driver of the No. 21 Bennett Transportation Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children's 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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The legends will be out and about at Darlington Raceway for NASCAR's Throwback Weekend.

Mario Andretti addresses the media ahead of the Truck Series race where Nick Sanchez rocks a throwback scheme in honor of the motorsports legend.

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All three NASCAR national series head to South Carolina for Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway to celebrate 75 years of NASCAR.

These Goodyear tires will be dawned on all Craftsman, Xfinity and Cup Series vehicles this weekend.

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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 LLumar Throwback Chevrolet, sits in the garage at Darlington Raceway.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the No. 47 Kroger/Country Crock Chevrolet, sits in the garage at Darlington Raceway.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 6 Castrol GTX Ford, rolls through the garage area at Darlington Raceway.

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Corey Heim, driver of the No. 11 Safelite Toyota, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Ben Rhodes, driver of the No. 99 Farm Paint Ford, sits in his truck during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Tyler Ankrum, driver of the No. 16 LiUNA! Toyota, Ryan Vargas, driver of the No. 30 KSDT CPA Toyota, Matt Crafton, driver of the No. 88 Ideal Door/Menards Ford, drive during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 04 CarQuest/Roper Racing Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Hailie Deegan, driver of the No. 13 Ford Performance Ford, waits on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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William Byron, driver of the No. 51 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Ty Majeski, driver of the No. 98 Tenda/Curb Records Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 1 Annie Bosko Toyota, waits on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Zane Smith, driver of the No. 38 RTA rtatel.com Ford, prepares to practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Daniel Dye, driver of the No. 43 Race To Stop Suicide Chevrolet, sits on pit road before the start of practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Kris Wright, driver of the No. 02 WrightCars.com Chevrolet, sits on pit road before the start of practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Rajah Caruth, driver of the No. 24 Wendell Scott Foundation Chevrolet, sits on pit road before the start of practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Carson Hocevar, driver of the No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet, sits on pit road before the start of practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Goodyear brought a special tire for NASCAR Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway.