Darlington - Goodyear 400

SUNDAY, APRIL 6 2025 | 3:00 PM ET

Weekend Schedule

The Goodyear 400 marks the 125th Cup race hosted by Darlington Raceway in the series’ history. Sunday’s race will be the first race of the season at Darlington. The 1.33-mile oval located in Darlington, South Carolina has an asphalt racing surface with 25 degrees of banking in turns 1 and 2, and 23 degrees of banking in turns 3 and 4. With 3 degrees on the frontstretch and 2 degrees on the backstretch, this track has unique characteristics that require drivers to race against the wall. As a result, drivers will earn their “Darlington Stripes” from grazing the wall through the infamous turns. The track first opened in 1950, the Cup Series held its inaugural race then and Johnny Mantz won.

Darlington News

Triple Truck Challenge: 2026 season information, races, more

Triple Truck Challenge: 2026 season information, races, more

Check out NASCAR.com's hub page for all information related to the 2026 edition of the Triple Truck Challenge in the Craftsman Truck Series.
Amid adversity, Honeycutt, Zipadelli forging new chapter in Tricon's history

Amid adversity, Honeycutt, Zipadelli forging new chapter in Tricon's history

Kaden Honeycutt is new to Tricon's No. 11 Truck Series entry, and despite an injury to crew chief Scott Zipadelli, they're forging ahead.
Power Rankings: Bell's breakthrough moment of 2026 coming at Bristol?

Power Rankings: Bell's breakthrough moment of 2026 coming at Bristol?

NASCAR.com's Pat DeCola ranks the top 20 Cup Series drivers entering the spring race at Bristol Motor Speedway (Sun., 3 p.m. ET, FS1).
How many races will Tyler Reddick win this season?

How many races will Tyler Reddick win this season?

How many races will Tyler Reddick win in 2026? Neil Paine dives into his historic start, and what more could be in store this season.
No panic at Penske amid skid, says Cindric: 'We have enough experience'

No panic at Penske amid skid, says Cindric: 'We have enough experience'

At Team Penske, panic is not part of the process. No. 2 Ford driver Austin Cindric on where the team is at after a strong day at Darlington.
Hauler Talk: Reddick powered to Darlington win within NASCARs battery rules

Hauler Talk: Reddick powered to Darlington win within NASCARs battery rules

Inside the rules that allowed Tyler Reddick to win at Darlington after his team replaced a battery mid-race after an in-race malfunction.

Darlington FAQs

How many laps is the Goodyear 400?

Darlington Raceway is 1.366 miles (2.19 km) long and a 400-mile race that requires 293 laps to complete.

What date is the 2025 Goodyear 400?

Sunday, April 6th.

What time is the 2025 Goodyear 400?

The Goodyear 400 will be at 3:00 PM ET.

What channel is the Goodyear 400 on?

The Goodyear 400 start time is 3:00 p.m. ET Sunday, April. 6th. FS1 will broadcast the race with radio coverage from MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Where is the Goodyear 400 located?

The Goodyear 400 is a 400-mile-long NASCAR Cup Series motor race held at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina.

How many miles is the Goodyear 400?

The Goodyear 400 is 400 miles ( 643.74 Km ).

When was the NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington first run?

Being one of the most historical tracks on the circuit, the first race at Darlington Raceway was run in 1950.

Which team has the most wins at Darlington?

Hendrick Motorsports is the team with the most Darlington wins with 15 wins total.

Which driver has the most wins at Darlington?

David Pearson holds the record for most Darlington victories with 10 wins total.
‹ ›
Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR Studios
Vintage camera view: 2023 Darlington Throwback Weekend
Fresh from the darkroom, the real film from Darlington Raceway's 2023 edition of NASCAR Throwback Weekend has developed. In true retro fashion, NASCAR.com's Zack Albert worked the garage area and pit lane all weekend with a vintage camera, capturing the sights and scenes from the tripleheader weekend. In loose chronological order, here are the best photos that emerged from the developing room from the seven rolls shot over three days at the track.

(Editor's note: The camera used was a Rolleicord V twin lens made in the mid-1950s at 75mm f/3.5 with ISO 400 medium-format film.)
Photo: 1 /