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NASCAR Playoffs Kick Off with Southern 500 at Darlington

8/27/2025

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The NASCAR Cup Series postseason starts this weekend with the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
Four drivers from Hendrick Motorsports, including Kyle Larson and William Byron, will participate.
The playoff format includes 16 drivers, but three top point scorers failed to qualify.
The race will air live on USA Network on August 31 at 6:00 p.m. ET.

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The NASCAR Cup Series postseason starts this weekend with the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
Four drivers from Hendrick Motorsports, including Kyle Larson and William Byron, will participate.
The playoff format includes 16 drivers, but three top point scorers failed to qualify.
The race will air live on USA Network on August 31 at 6:00 p.m. ET.