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Johnson Darlington Crash
BACK TO GALLERIES

At-track photos from Darlington Raceway

By Staff report | Published: May 17, 2020 34
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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light YOURFACEHERE Ford, celebrates winning the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kevin Harvick grabs the checkered flag after winning Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway, his 50th win at NASCAR's highest level.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light YOURFACEHERE Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Although he was in Victory Lane alone, Harvick still got out to celebrate in typical fashion.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light YOURFACEHERE Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Harvick poses with the special trophy in Victory Lane.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light YOURFACEHERE Ford, speak to the media after winning the  NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Harvick gets ready for his victory interview with FOX NASCAR's Regan Smith.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light YOURFACEHERE Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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That's a way to celebrate your 50th career victory.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light YOURFACEHERE Ford, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Harvick crosses the finish line to win Sunday's race.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light YOURFACEHERE Ford, leads Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, during the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brad Keselowski and Kevin Harvick lead the field through Turns 3 and 4.

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William Byron Darlington Crash
Stage 1 winner William Byron hits the wall in Turns 3 and 4, causing significant damage to the right side of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Chevrolet, spins during the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Byron spins down on the apron as Ryan Preece and Chase Elliott roll by on the outside to avoid him.

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Johnson Darlington Crash
Jimmie Johnson receives heavy damage to the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet after spinning nose-first into the inside wall on the backstretch. The incident involving Chris Buescher happened while Johnson was leading on the final lap of Stage 1.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, is towed away during the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet is towed back to the garage area.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, leads Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light YOURFACEHERE Ford, during the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brad Keselowski and Kevin Harvick battle through the corner in Sunday's The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Duracell Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The No. 12 Team Penske crew of Ryan Blaney goes to work on its Ford Mustang during a round of pit stops.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Fastenal Ford, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott runs the high line through the corner in the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17:  Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, takes the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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NASCAR Cup Series drivers take the green flag to start up The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17:  A general view of the pace car  leading the field prior to the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Polesitter Brad Keselowski and front-row starter Alex Bowman lead the field for warm-up laps before the green flag.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Ryan Newman, driver of the #6 Oscar Mayer Ford, takes the track to start the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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NASCAR Cup Series cars roll down pit road for pace laps after a 71-day hiatus due to COVID-19.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, walks on to pit road prior to the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Matt Kenseth gets his gear ready to go before climbing aboard the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17:  Ryan Newman, driver of the #6 Oscar Mayer Ford, stands on pit road prior to the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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After missing three races, Ryan Newman is back at the track and ready to climb back into the No. 6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Christopher Bell, driver of the #95 Rheem Toyota, walks pit road prior to the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Leavine Family Racing driver Christopher Bell walks down pit road to his No. 95 Toyota.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: A general view of the track and pit road prior to the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Teams space out for pre-race ceremonies, which were capped off by country music artist Darius Rucker virtually singing the national anthem.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17:  The #2 Discount Tire Ford, driven by Brad Keselowski sits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Cars are lined up on the grid ahead of Sunday's The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway -- the first race back following the COVID-19 stoppage.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: A general view of empty stands prior to the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A look at the start-finish line of the track "Too Tough to Tame": Darlington Raceway

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: An attendee has their temperature checked by NASCAR Security prior to the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19). (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Preece has his temperature checked prior to entering Darlington Raceway as part of the precautions taken in light of the Coronavirus pandemic.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: The crew push the #96 Today. Tomorrow. Toyota, driven by Daniel Suarez through the garage area prior to the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina.  NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Suarez's No. 96 Gaunt Brothers Racing Toyota features a special message to the medical workers on the front lines of the Coronavirus pandemic.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: A crew member in a mask checks the tires in the  garage area prior to the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A crew member checks the tires ahead of The Real Heroes 400.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: The #14 Rush Trucking/Mobil 1 Ford, crew members prepare the pit area prior to the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing crew of Clint Bowyer gets his pit stall ready for action.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: The crew push the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, driven by Martin Truex Jr.of through the garage area prior to the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina.  NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The crew for the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota driven by Martin Truex Jr. pushes the car through the garage area.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: Social distancing and techniques to stop the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) signage displayed in the garage area prior to the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing team works on the car for driver Matt Kenseth while adhering to social distancing policies for NASCAR's first race back.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 17: A general view of empty stands prior to the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 17, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR resumes the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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For Sunday's race and those scheduled through June, no fans will be in attendance for NASCAR races.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 16: The sun sets at Darlington Raceway on May 16, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR is preparing to resume the season with a race tomorrow after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The sun sets over Darlington Raceway the Saturday before NASCAR resumed its season.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 16: NASCAR Cup Series haulers are unloaded in the garage area on May 16, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. NASCAR is preparing to resume the season with a race tomorrow after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19).  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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NASCAR Cup Series haulers are unloaded in the garage area at Darlington Raceway.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 16: A track worker paints logos on the front stretch a day prior to the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400, the first professional motorsport to resume the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) at Darlington Raceway on May 16, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A track worker paints logos on the front stretch a day prior to the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400, the first professional motorsport to resume the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing Coronavirus.

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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 16: A detail view of the newly opened Cale Yarborough Garage gate prior to the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at the Darlington Raceway, the first professional motorsport to resume the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) on May 16, 2020 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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When you arrive at Darlington, you are greeted by this signage for the Cale Yarborough Garage.
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