NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington: Live updates, highlights, leaderboard for the Southern 500

The NASCAR Cup Series Chase begins with the Cook Out Southern 500 on Sept. 6 at Darlington Raceway.

16 drivers are running for the Cup Series championship across the 10-race Chase. Denny Hamlin begins the Chase with a 25-point lead over Ryan Blaney.

Tyler Reddick is on the pole after practice and qualifying was canceled on Saturday, with the lineup set by the rule book metric.

The 367-lap race will feature a shift from late-afternoon to sunset to nighttime.

Follow along with the Tennessean's NASCAR race updates below:

NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington live updates, highlights, live leaderboard for the Southern 500

Tyler Reddick on the pole; full NASCAR Cup Series Darlington starting lineup

Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota

Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet

Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet

NASCAR race radio coverage: How to listen to NASCAR Cup race at Darlington

The Southern 500 will be aired on the radio by the Motor Racing Network. MRN has affiliates all across the country, including 94.9-FM in Nashville, and their feed can also be streamed on NASCAR.com as well as the NASCAR app. The race can also be heard on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90.

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NASCAR Darlington TV schedule, start time

Green Flag Time: Approx. 4:10 p.m. CT on Sunday, Sept. 6

Track: Darlington Raceway (2.5-mile oval) in Darlington, S.C.

Radio: MRN (94.9-FM The Game in Nashville)

Streaming: HBO MAX app for in-car cameras (subscription required); NASCAR.com and SiriusXM on Channel 90 for audio (subscription required)

The Southern 500 will be broadcast nationally on USA Network. Other streaming options for the race include HBO MAX for in-car cameras for each driver.

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