It’s not often you see Hendrick Motorsports collectively have an off night. That, however, is exactly what happened in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff opener at Darlington Raceway.

William Byron bettors are back with a vengeance after being burned at Darlington last April. Can the No. 24 take the checkered flag this time around? Here's our look at this crown jewel and NASCAR playoffs kick-starter on Sunday,

William Byron has been the best driver at Darlington in the Next Gen era, which dates back to the 2022 season.

Joey Logano’s bid for a second NASCAR Cup championship in a row, a third in the last four years, and fourth of his career, is in serious jeopardy after his disappointing 20th place finish in Sunday’s Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.

Darlington Raceway will be the site of the playoff openers for the Cup and Truck series this weekend. The Truck Series will hold a 200-mile race Saturday, the first of seven races over three rounds to determine the championship.

Muniz will be forced to sit out at Darlington and possibly more races after falling from a ladder in his backyard

CONCORD, N.C. - With 12 wins, four more than any other NASCAR Cup Series team, there's no doubt that the Southern 500 has always been a special event and Darlington Raceway, a special venue for Hendrick Motorsports.

Denny Hamlin, known for his Daytona 500 wins, is eyeing a Cup Series championship as the season kicks off at Darlington Raceway.