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September 4, 2015

Live blog: Darlington Raceway throwback weekend

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Hey fans, there’s plenty going on at Darlington Raceway this weekend and while many of you likely have Monday off for Labor Day observance — there’s a good chance you’re stuck behind a desk this Friday morning and afternoon.

Don’t worry, NASCAR.com has you covered with our running blog of everything happening at the “Lady in Black”, so keep this tab open on your browser and keep that refresh button handy. Just remember to minimize your browser when your boss walks by — unless, of course, he or she is a NASCAR fan, too.

5:53 p.m. ET: Thanks for following along today. Here’s Zack Albert with tonight’s tune-in alert via his trusty typewriter.

5:35 p.m. ET: Tough break for ‘Rowdy’.

5:03 p.m ET: Not getting enough attention for how good his paint scheme looks? ‘Smoke’.

4:54 p.m. ET: Swag? Check.

4:45 p.m. ET: There’s always time for the fans.

4:44 p.m. ET: Problems for the 88 and 55.

4:35 p.m: ET: We’re rolling for final practice. Get over to NBCSN.

4:16 p.m. ET: Swoon, indeed.

4:12 p.m. ET: Every aspect of #NASCARthrowback has been strong so far. Seriously.

4:07 p.m. ET: There were tons of awesome throwback images from Darlington on Friday. Here are some of the greatest.

3:58 p.m. ET: Sam Bass is one of the best.

3:43 p.m. ET: What he said.

3:23 p.m. ET: Got questions about the new digital dashboard? Of course you do. Here are some answers.

3:17 p.m. ET: Yes, yes they are.

2:55 p.m. ET: And you thought Zack Albert was kidding.

2:38 p.m. ET: Congrats, Bill Elliott.

2:34 p.m. ET: Raise your hand if you think it’d be hilarious if Owen had a mustache, too.

2:27 p.m. ET: Speaking of which — Bill Elliott is about to address the media at 2:30 p.m. ET. Head on over to Press Pass to watch. But then come right back here.

2:26 p.m ET: Awesome.

2:21 p.m. ET: Brad isn’t typically known for siding with the popular opinion, but he isn’t alone here. Just look at it.

2:19 p.m. ET: Color me jealous.

2:12 p.m. ET: Kyle Busch‘s double-duty gets off to a good start. His No. 54 Toyota topped XFINITY Series practice. Read more and get full practice results here.

2:10 p.m. ET: Keselowski has a habit of putting top-five cars in Victory Lane. Keep an eye on him this weekend.

2:04 p.m. ET: Sunday will mark Jeff Gordon‘s last dance with the “Lady in Black”.

2:02 p.m. ET: Well put, Kyle. Well put.

1:50 p.m. ET: Greg Biffle ruled opening Cup practice. Get full practice speeds and more in this recap.

1:33 p.m. ET: Ray Evernham knows a little something about Darlington, so he gave Dale Earnhardt Jr. some tips. Read more here.

12:41 p.m. ET: Okay, I take it back. Sorry, Aric Almirola. Zack Albert wins #NASCARThrowback.

12:28 p.m. ET: Keelan Harvick: Beer Pong aficianado. Read more in this week’s Eight Tweets You Might Have Missed.

11:53 p.m. ET: Here’s a look at that Austin Dillon wreck. Dillon tags the wall early at Darlington

11:48 p.m. ET: Something to keep in mind for any of you crew chiefs reading this blog.

11:41 a.m. ET: This is about as #NASCARThrowback as it gets.

11:40 a.m. ET: Oh yes.

11:27 p.m. ET: Wait a second, Kurt Busch … is that a bell-bottomed firesuit?

11:05 a.m. ET: Aric Almirola wins throwback weekend.

10:40 a.m. ET: A little bit of the past, a little bit of the future on display at Darlington.

10:35 a.m. ET: Some news for you this morning. Leavine Family Racing announced they have parted ways with crew chief Wally Rogers. Read more here.

10:27 a.m. ET: Drivers are really getting into this whole throwback thing. Cool hat, Kes.

10:15 a.m. ET: Yup. This is awesome.

10:11 a.m. ET: Darlington is certainly known for its close finishes, but we might need more than a Polaroid.

10:07 a.m. ET: Throwback schemes might look cool, but don’t be fooled — they certainly aren’t on the inside.

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