DARLINGTON, S.C. – It's race day at Darlington Raceway. Here's a primer to get you prepared.
RACE RUNDOWN:
Today's race will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
The race runs 367 laps. Stage 1 ends on Lap 100. Stage 2 ends on Lap 200.
The green flag is scheduled for approximately 6:20 p.m. ET.
STARTING POSITIONS:
Jimmie Johnson will lead the Hendrick Motorsports team to the green flag from 18th place.
Chase Elliott will roll off the grid 20th. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kasey Kahne qualified in 22nd and 23rd, respectively.
HOW PRACTICE WENT:
KEY STAT:
In 54 events at Darlington Raceway, Hendrick Motorsports has earned 14 wins, seven pole positions, 44 top-five finishes and 74 top-10s. Johnson most recently won at the historic track on May 12, 2012, to claim Hendrick Motorsports’ 200th NASCAR Cup Series victory. Kasey Kahne leads all active drivers at the track with four pole positions. Johnson’s average finish of 10.4 ranks third-best among active drivers at Darlington.