Cook Out Southern 500 2026 result

Christopher Bell won the 2026 Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington (Darlington Raceway) on Sunday, September 6, driving the No. 20 for Joe Gibbs Racing.

Date (UTC)
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Green flag (UTC)
Countdown
Racing!
Track
Darlington
Laps
367
Distance
501.32 mi
TV (US)
USA

Who won the Cook Out Southern 500?

  1. Christopher Bell (No. 20, Joe Gibbs Racing)
  2. Ty Gibbs (No. 54, Joe Gibbs Racing)
  3. Tyler Reddick (No. 45, 23XI Racing)

6 cautions, 29 lead changes, winning margin 1.038s.

Cook Out Southern 500 start time in US time zones

Green flag, Sunday, September 6
Eastern5:00 PM EDT
Central4:00 PM CDT
Mountain3:00 PM MDT
Pacific2:00 PM PDT
At the track (Darlington, South Carolina)5:00 PM EDT
UTC9:00 PM UTC

About the race

Cook Out Southern 500 — FAQ

What time does the Cook Out Southern 500 start?

The 2026 Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington is scheduled for Sunday, September 6: 5:00 PM EDT, 4:00 PM CDT, 3:00 PM MDT, 2:00 PM PDT. That's 5:00 PM EDT local time at the track.

What channel is the Cook Out Southern 500 on?

USA has the TV coverage in the US, with radio on MRN.

How many laps is the Cook Out Southern 500?

367 laps, 501.32 miles, run in stages of 106, 124, 137 laps.

Is the Cook Out Southern 500 a playoff race?

Yes. It's race 1 of the 2026 Chase, the 10-race postseason with no eliminations that decides the Cup champion on points.

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