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Darlington Today
By the People, for the People
Reddick Wins Darlington Race After Late-Race Incident
Keselowski, Buescher lead most laps before contact changes outcome
Mar. 24, 2026 at 12:22am
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Tyler Reddick won the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, but the race was dominated by Brad Keselowski and Chris Buescher before a late-race incident between Reddick and Buescher. Reddick led 77 laps, while Keselowski led 142 and Buescher led 41, but contact between Reddick and Buescher as Buescher was entering pit road sent Buescher into the wall and ended his chances of victory.
Why it matters
The battle between the three drivers highlighted the competitiveness of the NASCAR Cup Series field, with Reddick, Keselowski, and Buescher showing they have cars capable of winning races. However, the late-race incident between Reddick and Buescher also demonstrated the fine line between success and failure in NASCAR, where a single mistake can change the outcome of a race.
The details
Reddick said he was planning to make a pass on Buescher for the lead when Buescher turned down to enter pit road, resulting in the contact that sent Buescher into the wall. Buescher said it was just a racing incident and that he didn't blame Reddick. Meanwhile, Ryan Blaney had issues on pit road that forced him to drive through the field multiple times, but he still managed a third-place finish.
- With 52 laps remaining, the incident between Reddick and Buescher occurred.
The players
Tyler Reddick
The race winner, who led 77 laps and was involved in the late-race incident with Buescher.
Brad Keselowski
The race's top lap leader, setting the pace for 142 of the 293 laps.
Chris Buescher
The RFK Racing driver who led 41 laps and was involved in the late-race incident with Reddick, resulting in him hitting the wall.
Ryan Blaney
The Team Penske driver who finished third despite multiple pit road issues that forced him to drive through the field.
What they’re saying
“It's just one of those things that didn't need to happen. I don't know if he waved or not. If he didn't wave, I get it, because he's not trying to broadcast to me, he's going to pit because maybe I pit with him.”
— Tyler Reddick
“It's just racing. The 6 (Keselowski) had just gotten by us and he (Reddick) probably was gonna go to the bottom and dive through there and pull a slider. That was probably what was on his mind and we kind of turned down last second to take that (entrance to pit road) and it's hard to check up that fast. It was nothing intentionally and I know that from where I'm at without ever having to talk to him.”
— Chris Buescher
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.
