NASCAR News: NASCAR Cup Series Returns Eastward

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TUESDAY, MARCH 17 The NASCAR Cup Series returns eastward to do battle at the iconic Darlington Raceway on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, FS1, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). The race at the “Lady in Black” will be the first of two Cup contests at the 1.36-mile South Carolina track, with the second race coming in September to begin the 10-race Chase. Entry List Standings It's Week 6. Read up on highlights and driver performances before you set your Fantasy Live roster and make your 36 for 36 pick. Top Stories JUST ANNOUNCED Bowman to miss at least the next three races in Cup Series season Alex Bowman will miss at least the next three races of the NASCAR Cup Series season as he continues to recover. Read Article ANALYSIS Through tragedy, Hamlin still making history in 21st Cup season Denny Hamlin had every reason to walk away from NASCAR Cup Series racing at the end of 2025: a crushing championship loss, personal tragedy, 20 years of dedication devoted to being an elite driver. Learn More NASCAR CUP SERIES Ex-teammates Ross Chastain, Daniel Suárez have post-race confrontation on pit road Former teammates Ross Chastain and Daniel Suárez expressed their current displeasure with one another after Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Read Article INSIDE THE RACE In-car camera montage: What led to Chastain-Suárez squabble? Watch in-car camera footage from Sunday's race to see what sparked a spirited conversation between Daniel Suárez and Ross Chastain. Watch Now SCHEDULE     NEWS     TICKETS     SHOP © 2026 NASCAR, LLC, NASCAR Digital Media, LLC, and NASCAR Media Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved. NASCAR® and its marks are trademarks of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. NASCAR Digital Media | One Daytona Boulevard | Daytona Beach, FL 32114 USA Preference Center  |  Unsubscribe   |  Privacy Policy