2024 NASCAR Cup Series “Cook Out Southern 500” Expert Picks
The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series stops off at Darlington Raceway today, September 1, 2024, for the Cook Out Southern 500 from South Carolina.
Tyler Reddick is currently leading the NASCAR Cup Series with 823 points. Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott round out the top three. You can find the complete updated standings at Nascar.com.
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On to the Cook Out Southern 500 picks!
2024 NASCAR: “Cook Out Southern 500” Expert Picks
Jay: Kyle Larson
Shawn: Denny Hamlin
Sam: William Byron
Ken: Tyler Reddick
Robert: Chase Elliott
Shane: Martin Truex Jr.
Austin: Ryan Blaney
Chase: Brad Keselowski
Ian: Bubba Wallace
Ricky: Chase Briscoe
The Southern 500 is an annual NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway, South Carolina, established in 1950. Known as the "Lady in Black," it features a challenging egg-shaped oval with varying banking, requiring skillful handling from drivers.
Typically held on Labor Day weekend, it marks the start of the NASCAR playoffs and is prestigious in the sport. Many legends, including Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, and Jeff Gordon, have won this race, making it a coveted achievement. The event also features retro-themed activities and vintage paint schemes, creating a nostalgic yet competitive atmosphere each year.