RECAP: Christopher Bell Snaps Drought with NASCAR Cup Series Crown Jewel Victory in Chase Opener at Darlington

by Holly Cain – NASCAR Wire Service

Christopher Bell snaps drought with NASCAR Cup Series Crown Jewel victory in Chase opener at Darlington Raceway on Sunday in the Cook Out Southern 500
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Mobil 1 Toyota, poses with the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 06, 2026, in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Christopher Bell snaps drought with NASCAR Cup Series Crown Jewel victory in Chase opener at Darlington Raceway on Sunday in the Cook Out Southern 500.

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Christopher Bell snapped a 33-race winless streak, claiming his first victory of the year in Sunday night’s Cook Out Southern 500, coming after a record-breaking mark of seven runner-up efforts on the season. And the timing of his trophy hoist could not have been better for the perpetual championship contender.

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RECAP: Ethan Nascimento Scores First ARCA West Victory in Thrilling Photo Finish at All-American

by ARCA Staff Report

Ethan Nascimento scores first ARCA West Series victory in thrilling photo finish at All-American Speedway on Saturday night in the NAPA Auto Parts 150.

Ethan Nascimento scores first ARCA West Series victory in thrilling photo finish at All-American Speedway on Saturday night in the NAPA Auto Parts 150.

When this week started, Ethan Nascimento had no plans to race in Saturday’s ARCA Menards Series West event at All-American Speedway.

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RECAP: Sheldon Creed Wins First NASCAR O’Reilly Series Chase Race at Darlington

by Holly Cain – NASCAR Wire Service

Sheldon Creed wins the first NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase race at Darlington Raceway on Saturday night in the Fleetio 200.
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 05: Sheldon Creed, driver of the #00 Ollie’s Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 05, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Sheldon Creed wins the first NASCAR O’Reilly Series Chase race at Darlington Raceway on Saturday night in the Fleetio 200.

DARLINGTON, S.C. – It took 138 races for Sheldon Creed to finally claim his first career NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory at Atlanta this February. On Saturday night, he earned his second trophy – and the timing couldn’t be better, with the Californian opening the nine-race Chase for the season championship with a visit to Victory Lane in the Fleetio 200 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway.

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RECAP: Ryan Preece Storms into NASCAR Cup Series Chase with First Career Win at Daytona

by Reid Spencer – NASCAR Wire Service

Ryan Preece storms into the NASCAR Cup Series Chase with his first career win at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday in the Coke Zero Sugar 400.
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – AUGUST 29: Ryan Preece, driver of the #60 Kroger/OIKOS Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 29, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Ryan Preece storms into the NASCAR Cup Series Chase with his first career win at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday in the Coke Zero Sugar 400.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Short on fuel in the late going, but with no dearth of tenacity, Ryan Preece won Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway in overtime to force his way into the NASCAR Cup Series Chase.

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