19 of all the 94 Darlington races have been won by the pole starter – 20%. 85 of the 94 Darlington races have been won from the Top 10 – 90%. Last Southern 500 won by the pole winner: 1990 by Dale Earnhardt. Lowest start of a Southern 500 winner: 43rd in 1950 (first Southern 500 – get this: three abreast starting, 75 cars). Only two Southern 500 winners in the last 40 races started outside the Top 10: 1983 (14) and 1995(15)(TNN, see link on Southern 500 Race Info Page)(9-1-2000)
