Darlington Raceway

Coverage of racing at Darlington Raceway, the 1.366-mile South Carolina oval that hosts the Cook Out Southern 500.

Christopher Bell Ends 33-Race Drought With Southern 500 Win

Bell won the Cook Out Southern 500 by 1.038 seconds over Ty Gibbs, his first victory in 33 races and the end of a season with seven runner-up finishes.

Jack Beckett·Sep 7, 2026

Christopher Bell stands with both arms raised in victory lane at Darlington Raceway as red, yellow and white confetti falls over his No. 20 car. Text on a navy panel reads: Southern 500, Darlington. Bell wins. First win in 33 races.