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Chase Briscoe does a celebratory burnout in his No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford following his NASCAR Cup Series victory at Darlington Raceway.
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At-track photos: 2024 Darlington Raceway fall race weekend

By Staff Report | Published: September 1, 2024 63
Ethan Smith | For NASCAR Digital Media
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Chase Briscoe, driver of the No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.

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Kyle Busch gives a post-race interview after falling short of the NASCAR Cup Series win at Darlington Raceway and missing out on the postseason. 

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Chase Briscoe celebrates a crown-jewel win in Victory Lane.

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Chase Briscoe does a celebratory burnout in his No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford following his NASCAR Cup Series victory at Darlington Raceway.

Ethan Smith | For NASCAR Digital Media

Chase Briscoes does a celebratory burnout after becoming the 15th different winner in 2024 and locking into the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. 

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Chase Briscoe, driver of the No. 14 HighPoint.com Ford, takes the checkered flag at Darlington Raceway to win the Cook Out Southern 500.

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Denny Hamlin races Kyle Larson on the front row

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On-track rivals Denny Hamlin in the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota and Kyle Larson in the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet battle on the front row at Darlington Raceway.

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Kyle Larson leads at Darlington.

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Kyle Larson continues to lead the field at Darlington Raceway.

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Christopher Bell rolls in for pit stop at night.

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Christopher Bell rolls in for a pit stop during the final stage. 

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View of racing at night.

Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR Digital Media

A general view of racing during the Cook Out Southern 500.

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View of Sunset at Darlington

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Christopher Bell pits the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota as the sun sets.

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Michael Jordan looks on.

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23XI Racing co-owner and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan looks on from pit road.

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William Byron drives at Darlington.

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William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Liberty University Chevrolet, drives at Darlington Raceway.

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Denny Hamlin drives on at Darlington.

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Denny Hamlin, in the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.

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View of grandstands and racing at Darlington.

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A general view of racing during the 2024 Cook Out Southern 500.

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View of grandstands and racing at Darlington.

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A view of the grandstands at sunset at Darlington Raceway.

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Chase Briscoe drives at Darlington.

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Chase Briscoe charges on at Darlington Raceway. 

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Kyle Larson takes the lead at the track "Too Tough Too Tame."

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William Byron goes in for a pit stop

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No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron dives into the pits for a stop. 

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General view of Darlington Raceway

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A sold-out crowd watches on at Darlington Raceway. 

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View of race start at Darlington

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Bubba Wallace leads the Cup Series field to start the Cook Out Southern 500. 

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View of grandstands at Darlington.

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A view of race fans at Darlington Raceway.

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Jack Roush talks with Chris Buescher on track.

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RFK Racing co-owner and NASCAR Hall of Famer Jack Roush talks with No. 17 Ford driver Chris Buescher on the grid.

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Bubba Wallace waves to crowd.

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Polesitter Bubba Wallace waves to the crowd at Darlington Raceway. 

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Carson Hocevar waves on stage.

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Spire Motorsports' Carson Hocevar waves to fans during driver introductions before Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway.

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Ross Chastain waves at driver intros.

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Trackhouse Racing's Ross Chastain waves to fans during driver introductions before the 2024 Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.

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No. 12 Team Penske crew rolls Ford to starting grid.

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The No. 12 Team Penske crew rolls Ryan Blaney's Ford to the starting grid at Darlington Raceway.

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View of Chris Buescher's Ford on pit road lined up next to Bubba Wallace's Toyota.

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A view of Chris Buescher's No. 17 RFK Racing Ford lined up next to Bubba Wallace's No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota at Darlington Raceway.

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No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet sits on pit road.

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A view of Ross Chastain's No. 1 Busch Light Chevrolet on pit road before the 2024 Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.

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Close up view of No. 41 Ford.

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A close-up view of Ryan Preece's No. 41 Stewart-Haas Ford in the garage at Darlington Raceway.

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Christopher Bell stands next to race winning trophy.

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Christopher Bell poses for pictures in Victory Lane following his NASCAR Xfinity Series win at Darlington Raceway. 

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Christopher Bell celebrates in Victory Lane.

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Christopher Bell celebrates in Victory Lane.

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Sheldon Creed stands next to car after race

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Sheldon Creed exits his No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota after falling short of his first-career NASCAR Xfinity Series win at Darlington Raceway.

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Christopher Bell burns it out.

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Christopher Bell burns it out after leading 108 laps and winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway. 

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View of racing at Darlington

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Christopher Bell continues to lead the way at the track "Too Tough Too Tame."

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View of Xfinity cars racing

Ethan Smith | For NASCAR Digital Media

Xfinity Series cars jockey for position at "The Lady in Black."

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An aerial view of racing at Darlington.

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General view of racing during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Chandler Smith comes in for pit stop at Darlington.

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Chandler Smith dives in for pit stop at Darlington Raceway. 

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Sam Mayer races Sheldon Creed.

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Sam Mayer races against Sheldon Creed for position in the Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200.

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Christopher Bell rides the wall.

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Christopher Bell leads during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway. 

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Xfinity cars racing along the wall.

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A general view of NASCAR Xfinity Series cars riding alongside the wall at the track "Too Tough to Tame."

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green flag drops at Darlington.

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Christopher Bell leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Parker Kligerman puts on helmet.

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Parker Kligerman, driver of the No. 48 Big Machine Spiked Coolers Chevrolet, puts on his helmet before the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway.

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Chase Elliott climbs into No. 17 HendrickCars.com Chevy

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Chase Elliott climbs into the No. 17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway. 

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Austin Hill prepares for Saturday's race.

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Austin Hill prepares for a Saturday showdown at "The Lady in Black."

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Sam Mayer smiles and leans on car during pre-race.

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Sam Mayer waits on the grid before the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway. 

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Bubba Wallace celebrates after winning the pole at Darlington.

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Bubba Wallace holds up Busch Light Pole Award flag and will lead the field to green for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500. 

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Bubba Wallace celebrates winning pole

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Bubba Wallace watches on as he wins a pivotal pole for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale. 

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Ross Chastain drives at Darlington.

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Ross Chastain takes on Darlington Raceway during qualifying. 

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Shane van Gisbergen enters car.

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Shane Van Gisbergen, driver of the No. 16 Acceptance Insurance Chevrolet, enters his car for Cook Out Southern 500 qualifying at Darlington Raceway.

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Harrison Burton walks with Zane Smith.

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Harrison Burton, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, (L) and Zane Smith, driver of the No. 71 Focused Health Chevrolet, walk the grid before qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.

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Bubba Wallace gets into No. 23 Toyota.

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Bubba Wallace gears up for qualifying at Darlington Raceway.

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Erik Jones drives at Darlington.

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Two-time Southern 500 winner Erik Jones goes fastest in practice, with a speed of 166.461 mph.

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NASCAR Cup cars drive at Darlington

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NASCAR Cup Series cars make laps during practice at Darlington Raceway.

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Chris Buescher gears up for qualifying.

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Chris Buescher, driver of the No. 17 BuildSubmarines.com Ford, prepares to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.

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View of Tyler Reddick's hood of the No. 45 car

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A close-up view of Tyler Reddick's No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota, featuring NHL Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky, 23XI co-owner and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordon and Golf icon Tiger Woods.

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Christopher Bell holds pole award flag.

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Christopher Bell holds the pole award flag after winning the pole for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway. 

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Christopher Bell looks on.

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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, looks on during NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying at Darlington Raceway. 

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Jesse Love looks on with helmet on.

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Jesse Love, driver of the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet, looks on in his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Joey Logano drives Xfinity car

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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 15 Panini Ford, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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Sheldon Creed drives at Darlington

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Sheldon Creed wheels his No. 18 Friends of Jaclyn Foundation Toyota during NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying at Darlington Raceway. 

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Chase Elliott gears up for practice

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NASCAR Cup Series regular Chase Elliott sits in his No. 17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet and looks on during Xfinity Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

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Sammy Smith looks on

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Sammy Smith prepares for NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

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View of Xfinity cars racing at Darlington

Ethan Smith | For NASCAR Digital Media

NASCAR Xfinity Series cars make laps during practice before Saturday's race at Darlington Raceway. 

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