Darlington Raceway today announced its 2027 NASCAR schedule, highlighted by two marquee race weekends that continue the tradition of bringing the sport’s biggest stars and most meaningful races to the Track Too Tough To Tame.
The 2027 season begins with a spring tripleheader weekend, April 2-4, featuring all three NASCAR national series. The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series kicks off the action on Friday, April 2, followed by the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on Saturday, April 3. The weekend culminates on Sunday, April 4, with the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400, as the sport’s top drivers take on one of the most challenging and historic tracks in motorsports. The weekend will also feature the return of the fourth annual NASCAR Alumni Weekend, bringing former NASCAR competitors together with fans and today’s NASCAR stars.
NASCAR will then return to Darlington Raceway on Labor Day Weekend with another unforgettable celebration of NASCAR tradition. The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series returns on Saturday, Sept. 4, before the NASCAR Cup Series closes out the regular season with the prestigious Cook Out Southern 500 on Sunday, Sept. 5. As one of NASCAR’s crown jewel events, the Cook Out Southern 500 promises high stakes, rich tradition and unforgettable moments as drivers make their final push to secure postseason momentum.
“Darlington Raceway has a long-standing tradition of hosting some of NASCAR’s most memorable races, and our 2027 schedule delivers two outstanding weekends that showcase everything fans love about the Track Too Tough To Tame,” said Darlington Raceway President Josh Harris. “From our spring tripleheader featuring all three NASCAR national series to the historic Cook Out Southern 500 serving as the NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale, we’re excited to welcome fans for another incredible year of racing at one of the sport’s most iconic venues.”
Below are the dates for the 2027 NASCAR races at Darlington Raceway:
April 2-4
- Friday, April 2 – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200
- Saturday, April 3 – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200
- Sunday, April 4 – NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400
Sept. 4-5
- Saturday, Sept. 4 – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
- Sunday, Sept. 5 – NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500
Thankfully, fans don’t have to wait until 2027 to experience all that Darlington Raceway has to offer.
Tickets are going fast for the track’s 2026 Labor Day Weekend, featuring the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Fleetio 200 on Saturday, Sept. 5, followed by the Cook Out Southern 500 on Sunday, Sept. 6, the opening race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase. Fans are encouraged to secure their seats now by visiting www.darlingtonraceway.com.
The full 2027 NASCAR schedule, including race start times and broadcast information, will be announced at a later date.
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