NASCAR Darlington Weekend Schedule, Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact the Southern 500?

The NASCAR Cup Series Chase begins this weekend at one of the most demanding tracks on the schedule. The weather may add another complication.Darlington Raceway hosts NASCAR’s first postseason weekend of 2026, culminating with the Cook Out Southern 500 on Sunday, Sept. 6. Before the green flag falls, however, teams will be keeping a close eye on a forecast that includes the possibility of showers and thunderstorms on both days of on-track activity.Saturday carries a 60% chance of rain as C