Darlington Throwback Weekend Schedule

NASCAR heads to Darlington Raceway for a full weekend of racing as all three national series compete. The racing will culminate on Mother’s Day with the Cup Series Goodyear 400. Hendrick Motorsports’ William Byron is the defending race winner.

The Craftsman Truck Series will get the action started Friday night with the Buckle Up South Carolina 200. Christian Eckes is the most recent winner at the 1.366-mile track. Saturday afternoon the Xfinity Series takes center stage for the Crown Royal Purple Bag Project 200.

NASCAR Press Pass will be available post-race for all series.

All times are Eastern.

Friday, May 10
3:05 p.m.: Truck Series Practice (Timed, All Entries, 20 Minutes) FS1
3:35 p.m.: Truck Qualifying (Impound, All Entries, Single Vehicle, 1 Lap) FS1
5:05 p.m.: Xfinity Series Practice (Timed, All Entries, 20 Minutes) FS1
5:35 p.m.: Xfinity Qualifying (Impound, All Entries, Single Vehicle, 1 Lap) FS1
7 p.m.: Truck Series Driver Intros – FS1
7:30 p.m.: Truck Series
Stages 45/90/147 Laps = 200.8 Miles
FS1/MRN/SiriusXM
Purse: $770,233

Saturday, May 11
10:35 a.m.: Cup Series Practice (Timed, Groups A & B, 20 Minutes each) FS1/MRN/SiriusXM
11:20 a.m.: Cup Qualifying (Impound, Groups A & B, Single Vehicle, 1 Lap, 2 Rounds)
FS1/MRN/SiriusXM
1:10 p.m.: Xfinity Series Driver Intros – FS1
1:30 p.m.: Xfinity Series Crown Royal Purple Bag Project 200
Stages 45/90/147 Laps = 200.8 Miles
FS1/MRN/SiriusXM
Purse: $1,371,756

Sunday, May 12
2:25 p.m.: Cup Series Driver Intros – FS1
3 p.m.: Cup Series Goodyear 400
Stages 90/185/293 Laps = 400.2 Miles
FS1/MRN/SiriusXM
Purse: $8,090,969

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Angie Campbell
Angie Campbell
A native of Charlotte, NC, Angela (Angie) was first introduced to racing by her father. An avid fan of NASCAR, she found a way to combine her love of racing with her passion for writing. Angie is also an award-winning member of the National Motorsports Press Association. Follow her on Twitter @angiecampbell_ for the latest NASCAR news and feature stories.

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