- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Darlington Today
By the People, for the People
NASCAR at Darlington 2026: Cup Series Race Today
The Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway kicks off the 2026 NASCAR season
Mar. 22, 2026 at 1:35pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Darlington Raceway this weekend for the Goodyear 400, one of the most demanding races on the calendar. Tyler Reddick has the pole position, while Bubba Wallace looks to give a strong performance after welcoming his newborn daughter. The race covers 293 laps around the 1.36-mile oval, with Denny Hamlin as the defending champion.
Why it matters
Darlington is known as one of the toughest tracks on the NASCAR circuit, with the preferred racing line dangerously close to the wall. Drivers who can manage their tires and strategy will have the best chance of winning this challenging race.
The details
The Goodyear 400 starts at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, with FS1 carrying the broadcast. The pre-race show kicks off at 1:30 p.m. ET. Fans can also listen to the race on the Performance Racing Network or SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. The race is divided into three stages, with Stage 1 running 90 laps, Stage 2 running 95 laps, and Stage 3 wrapping up the final 108 laps.
- The Goodyear 400 starts at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
- The pre-race show kicks off at 1:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
The players
Tyler Reddick
The pole position starter for the Goodyear 400.
Bubba Wallace
The driver who recently welcomed his newborn daughter and looks to give a strong performance.
Denny Hamlin
The defending champion of the Goodyear 400, who is looking to win a Cup Series race in 20 consecutive years.
What’s next
The race at Darlington Raceway is the first of two NASCAR Cup Series events at the track in 2026, with the Cook Out Southern 500 returning in September.
The takeaway
The Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway is a true test of a driver's skill and strategy, with the challenging track layout and high stakes of maintaining a winning streak adding to the excitement for NASCAR fans.
