At-track photos: 2025 Darlington Raceway, Portland International Raceway race weekend

Say cheese! Chase Briscoe and the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing team are heading to the Round of 12 following a dominant victory at Darlington Raceway.

Chase Briscoe poses for a photo in Victory Lane following his Cup Series Playoffs win at Darlington Raceway. 

Chase Briscoe and his No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing pit crew spray victory champagne after the team scored a Cup Series Playoffs victory at Darlington Raceway.

The iconic Southern 500 trophy sits in the foreground as Chase Briscoe celebrates his second consecutive victory in the crown-jewel contest.

Brooks Briscoe waves the checkered flag following his father's Darlington Raceway triumph.

Point, Brooks! Brooks Briscoe, Chase Briscoe's son, points to the sky following his father's NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs win at Darlington Raceway.

Family photo! Brooks (L), Chase (C) and Marissa Briscoe (R) pose for a photo following Chase's Round of 16 win at Darlington Raceway.

Chase Briscoe (L) and Brooks (R), his son, point to the crowd following Chase's Southern 500 win at Darlington Raceway.

Chase Briscoe (L) and his son, Brooks (R) point to the crowd in celebration at Darlington Raceway.

Chase Briscoe points to the crowd in celebration following his Round of 16 win at Darlington Raceway.

It's burnout time! Chase Briscoe celebrates in his No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota following back-to-back Southern 500 bouts at Darlington Raceway.

Chase Briscoe kneels next to his No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota following his NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs win at Darlington Raceway.

Tyler Reddick looks on at Darlington Raceway after finishing runner-up to Chase Briscoe in the opening race of the Cup Series Playoffs.

Make it back-to-back! Chase Briscoe wins the Cup Series Playoffs Round of 16 opener at Darlington Raceway. The Southern 500 victory is Briscoe's second in as many years. 

Chase Briscoe, pilot of the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, races ahead of Erik Jones' No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota at Darlington Raceway.

A general view of pit road during the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of 16 opener at Darlington Raceway.

Ross Chastain, in the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet, races ahead of Erik Jones' No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota at Darlington Raceway.

The sun sets over the Darlington Raceway grandstands. 

Ryan Blaney, in the No. 12 Team Penske Ford, races ahead of Shane van Gisbergen's No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet at Darlington Raceway. 

Chase Briscoe races the high line in his No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. Briscoe is the defending summer winner at the "Lady in Black." 

Ryan Blaney rides the high line in his No. 12 Team Penske Ford. Blaney is the defending championship victor in NASCAR's premier series. 

Denny Hamlin races the high line in his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. Hamlin is a three-time Southern 500 winner. 

Josh Berry's No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford gets tended to in the Cup Series garage at Darlington Raceway. 

Josh Berry's No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford spins out on the opening lap of the Round of 16 opener at Darlington Raceway. 

Fans applaud from the stands as 2025 Cup Series Playoffs racing begins at the track "Too Tough to Tame."

NASCAR Cup Series round a turn ahead of the Round of 16 opener at Darlington Raceway.

William Byron sits in his No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet ahead of the Round of 16 opener at Darlington Raceway. 

Joey Logano sits in his No. 22 Team Penske Ford ahead of the Round of 16 opener at Darlington Raceway. 

Josh Berry sits in his No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford ahead of the Round of 16 opener at Darlington Raceway. 

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs drivers line the stage ahead of the Round of 16 opener at Darlington Raceway.

A general view of the Cup Series garage ahead of the Round of 16 opener at Darlington Raceway. 

A general view of Alex Bowman's No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet at Darlington Raceway. The decals displaying the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs and Round of 16 show prominently ahead of the playoff opener at the South Carolina track.

(L-R) Former Southern 500 winners Kyle Larson, Regan Smith, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch, Richard Petty, Denny Hamlin, Erik Jones, Chase Briscoe and Greg Biffle pose for a photo in Victory Lane at Darlington Raceway. 

Jam out! Kip Moore performs during the Busch Light Summer Music Series pre-race concert as the crowd watches. 

Kip Moore performs during the Busch Light Summer Music Series pre-race concert ahead of the Cup Series Playoffs Round of 16 opener at Darlington Raceway. 

Connor Zilisch (left) and crew chief Mardy Lindley (right) pose in Victory Lane after winning Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Portland.

Connor Zilisch exits his No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in Victory Lane at Portland. 

Raise the roof! It's win No. 8 of the 2025 Xfinity Series season for 19-year-old phenom Connor Zilisch.

Connor Zilisch burns it down after winning in Portland! He's won six of the last seven Xfinity Series races.

Connor Zilisch closes in on a victory in Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Portland.

Connor Zilisch battles Austin Hill for the lead during a late restart at Portland. 

Austin Hill led eight laps and finished fifth in Saturday's Portland Xfinity Series race.

Justin Allgaier finished 15th at Portland and surrendered the Xfinity Series points lead back to JR Motorsports teammate Connor Zilisch.

A caution for Anthony Alfredo stopped on track at Lap 64 shaped a pair of late-race restarts during the Xfinity Series race at Portland.

Carson Kvapil of JR Motorsports finished sixth Saturday at Portland and clinched his first career Xfinity Series Playoffs spot.

Kaulig Racing's Daniel Dye turned in an 11th place effort in Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Portland.

Blaine Perkins of Jordan Anderson Racing scored a top 10 at Portland on Saturday.

Sam Mayer (No. 41) and Jesse Love (No. 2) battle during the Xfinity Series race at Portland.

Connor Zilisch crosses the start/finish line for the Stage 1 win at Portland.

Connor Zilisch of JR Motorsports leads the Xfinity Series race at Portland.

Justin Allgaier enters a heavy braking zone during the Xfinity Series race at Portland.

Kaulig Racing's Christian Eckes battles during Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Portland.

William Sawalich of Joe Gibbs Racing runs inside the top 10 during the early moments of Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Portland.

Jeremy Clements makes a turn during Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Portland.

Connor Zilisch leads during the opening laps of Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Portland.

Taylor Gray stands on pit road during pre-race ceremonies at Portland.

Jesse Love stands on pit road with his team during Xfinity Series pre-race ceremonies at Portland.

Sports car ace Joey Hand walks across the driver introductions stage at Portland. He's making his first Xfinity Series start of the season for RSS Racing. 

Connor Zilisch goes through driver introductions Saturday before the Xfinity Series race in Portland.

Connor Zilisch celebrates his NASCAR Xfinity Series pole at Portland International Raceway.

In a second Sam Hunt Racing entry, Alon Day goes off course during Xfinity Series practice at Portland.

Sheldon Creed of Haas Factory Team turns a lap during Xfinity Series practice at Portland.

Richard Childress Racing's Jesse Love heads down a straightaway during Xfinity Series practice at Portland.

JR Motorsports ace Connor Zilisch is looking for his sixth Xfinity Series win in seven races Saturday at Portland.

Justin Allgaier stands on pit road with his JR Motorsports team during Xfinity Series practice Saturday at Portland.

Austin Hill of Richard Childress Racing slows while entering a braking zone during Xfinity Series practice Saturday at Portland.

Justin Allgaier leads a group of cars Saturday during Xfinity Series practice in Portland.

Supercars star Jack Perkins is making his second career Xfinity Series start Saturday in Portland.

Ryan Sieg of RSS Racing turns a lap during Xfinity Series practice in Portland.

Supercars driver Will Brown is behind the wheel of Kaulig Racing's No. 11 Xfinity Series Chevrolet in Portland.

AM Racing's Harrison Burton stands on pit road during Xfinity Series practice at Portland.

Donning Oregon State University colors, Dean Thompson of Sam Hunt Racing turns a lap during Xfinity Series practice at Portland.

Jordan Anderson Racing's Jeb Burton hits the track for Xfinity Series practice at Portland.

From one coast to another: NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers practice Saturday afternoon at Portland International Raceway.

Corey Heim celebrates in Victory Lane with his No. 11 Tricon Garage crew after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway. After scoring win No. 8 of the 2025 season, Heim punched his ticket to the next round of the playoffs.

It's "Heim Time" again for the eighth time this year! Corey Heim celebrates after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway.

Corey Heim celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway.

Layne Riggs leads Corey Heim during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway.

Corey Heim leads the field around Darlington Raceway during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race.

Spire Motorsports teammates Corey Day and Rajah Caruth battle for position during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway.

Layne Riggs exits his pit stall during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway.

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series drivers go to battle at Darlington Raceway.

Multiple drivers pit during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway.

Corey Heim drives during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway.

Gio Ruggiero chases down Daniel Hemric during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway.

Matt Crafton drives during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway.

Grant Enfinger, Corey Heim and Layne Riggs battle for position during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway.

Chandler Smith enters his No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford before the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway.

Corey Heim and his No. 11 Tricon Garage team celebrate their Regular Season Championship before the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway.

Drivers wait to be introduced to the crowd during driver intros before the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway.

Toni Breidinger waves to fans before the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway.

Dawson Sutton waves to fans before the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway.

Ty Majeski waves to fans before the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway.

Denny Hamlin celebrates after winning the pole for Sunday night's Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, the opening round of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.

Denny Hamlin drives during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Chase Briscoe drives during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Darlington Raceway. When Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin knocked him off the Busch Light Pole Award, it prevented Briscoe from becoming the first driver in Cup Series history to start on the pole in all four crown-jewel races (Daytona 500, Coca-Cola 600, Brickyard 400, Southern 500) in a single season.

Trackhouse Racing's Shane van Gisbergen drives during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Darlington Raceway. The rookie driver prepares to compete in the Cup Series Playoffs for the first time.

Kyle Larson drives during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Josh Berry and Chase Elliott log laps during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Michael McDowell drives during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

AJ Allmendinger drives underneath Derek Kraus during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Austin Dillon drives during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Ty Gibbs drives during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Richard Childress Racing teammates Kyle Busch (left) and Austin Dillon (right) have a conversation during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Joey Logano looks on during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Defending Southern 500 winner Chase Briscoe looks on during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Christopher Bell looks on during NASCAR Cup Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Front Row Motorsports driver Layne Riggs kicks off the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoffs on a strong note after winning the pole at Darlington Raceway for Saturday's race.

Layne Riggs shows raw emotion after winning the pole for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Darlington Raceway.

Trevor Bayne drives during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Darlington Raceway. The driver of the No. 1 Tricon Garage Toyota makes his first Truck Series start since October 2023.

A fan watches Ty Majeski, Corey Day and Jake Garcia drive around Darlington Raceway during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice.

Connor Mosack and Matt Crafton drive during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Matt Crafton drives during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

CR7 Motorsports driver Grant Enfinger drives during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Ty Majeski drives during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Timmy Hill drives during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Darlington Raceway. The driver of the No. 56 Hill Motorsports Toyota was quickest in practice at 162.910 mph.

Corey LaJoie and Ben Rhodes drive during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Corey Heim drives during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Toni Breidinger drives during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Corey Day looks on during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying at Darlington Raceway.

Corey Heim prepares to climb into his No. 11 Tricon Garage Toyota for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying at Darlington Raceway.

Trevor Bayne chats with Tricon Garage teammate Tanner Gray during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Daniel Hemric talks to FOX Sports during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Ty Majeski waits for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice to begin at Darlington Raceway.

Layne Riggs looks on during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Matt Crafton signs autographs for fans during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Darlington Raceway, in his first appearance since ThorSport Racing announced the three-time champion will retire from full-time racing at the end of the 2025 season.

Grant Enfinger goes for a walk during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

ThorSport Racing's Jake Garcia looks on during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

Niece Motorsports driver Bayley Currey looks on during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at Darlington Raceway.