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Darlington has a huge fan in Chase Briscoe
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. DARLINGTON, S.C. -- Chase Briscoe liked Darlington Raceway from the moment he first drove here seven years ago. He'll like it a lot more if he can make history with his third consecutive win at the Southern 500 on Sunday.
Darlington has a huge fan in Chase Briscoe
DARLINGTON, S.C. -- Chase Briscoe liked Darlington Raceway from the moment he first drove here seven years ago. He'll like it a lot more if he can make history with his third consecutive win at the Southern 500 on Sunday. Only NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon would have more, with four consecutive victories from 1995-98 at the track dubbed "Too Tough to Tame." Briscoe recalled his opening practice in an O'Reilly Auto Parts Series car back in 2019.
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Chase Briscoe can become just the second driver in NASCAR history to win three consecutive Southern 500s at Darlington Raceway. Only NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon has more, with
Briscoe looking for Darlington history with a third straight Southern 500 to start NASCAR playoffs
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Chase Briscoe liked Darlington Raceway from the moment he first drove here seven years ago. He'll like it a lot more if he can make history with his third straight win at the Southern 500 on Sunday. Only NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon would have more, with four straight victories from 1995-98 at the track dubbed “Too Tough to Tame.” Briscoe recalled his opening practice in an O'Reilly Auto Parts Series car back in 2019.
Chase Briscoe taking aim at third straight Southern 500 victory
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Chase Briscoe liked Darlington Raceway from the moment he first drove on its asphalt seven years ago. Briscoe will like it a lot more if he can make history with his third straight Southern 500 victory Sunday, when the 10-race Chase to determine the NASCAR Cup Series champion for the 2026 season begins.
Briscoe looking for Darlington history with a third straight Southern 500 to start NASCAR playoffs
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Chase Briscoe liked Darlington Raceway from the moment he first drove here seven years ago. He’ll like it a lot more if he can make history with his third straight win at the Southern 500 on Sunday. Only NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon would have more, with four straight victories from 1995-98 at the track dubbed “Too Tough to Tame.” Briscoe recalled his opening practice in an O’Reilly Auto Parts Series car back in 2019.
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Chase Briscoe can become just the second driver in NASCAR history to win three consecutive Southern 500s at Darlington Raceway. Only NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon has more, with
Briscoe looking for history with a 3rd straight Southern 500 win
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Chase Briscoe liked Darlington Raceway from the moment he first drove here seven years ago. He'll like it a lot more if he can make history with his third straight win at the Southern 500 on Sunday. Only NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon would have more, with four straight victories from 1995-98 at the track dubbed “Too Tough to Tame.” Briscoe recalled his opening practice in an O'Reilly Auto Parts Series car back in 2019.
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Chase Briscoe liked Darlington Raceway from the moment he first drove here seven years ago. He'll like it a lot more if he can make history with his third straight
Briscoe looking for Darlington history with a third straight Southern 500 to start NASCAR playoffs
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Chase Briscoe liked Darlington Raceway from the moment he first drove here seven years ago. He’ll like it a lot more if he can make history with his third straight win at the Southern 500 on Sunday.
Briscoe looking for Darlington history with a third straight Southern 500 to start NASCAR playoffs
Briscoe looking for Darlington history with a third straight Southern 500 to start NASCAR playoffs
Briscoe looking for Darlington history with a third straight Southern 500 to start NASCAR playoffs
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Chase Briscoe liked Darlington Raceway from the moment he first drove here seven years ago. He'll like it a lot more if he can make history with his third straight win at the Southern 500 on Sunday. Only NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon would have more, with four straight victories from 1995-98 at the track dubbed “Too Tough to Tame.” kAmqC:D4@6 C642==65 9:D @A6?:?8 AC24E:46 :? 2? ~V#6:==J pFE@ !2CED $6C:6D 42C 324< :?
Briscoe looking for Darlington history with a third straight Southern 500 to start NASCAR playoffs Original
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Chase Briscoe liked Darlington Raceway from the moment he first drove here seven years ago. He’ll like it a lot more if he can make history with his third straight win at the Southern 500 on Sunday. Only NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon would have more, with four straight victories from 1995-98 at the track dubbed “Too Tough to Tame.” Briscoe recalled his opening practice in an O’Reilly Auto Parts Series car back in 2019.
Briscoe looking for Darlington history with a third straight Southern 500 to start NASCAR playoffs
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Briscoe looking for Darlington history with a third straight Southern 500 to start NASCAR playoffs
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Chase Briscoe liked Darlington Raceway from the moment he first drove here seven years ago. He'll like it a lot more if he can make history with his third straight win at the Southern 500 on Sunday. Only NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon would have more, with four straight victories from 1995-98 at the track dubbed “Too Tough to Tame.” kAmqC:D4@6 C642==65 9:D @A6?:?8 AC24E:46 :? 2? ~V#6:==J pFE@ !2CED $6C:6D 42C 324< :?
Briscoe looking for Darlington history with a third straight Southern 500 to start NASCAR playoffs
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Chase Briscoe liked Darlington Raceway from the moment he first drove here seven years ago. He'll like it a lot more if he can make history with his third straight win at the Southern 500 on Sunday. Only NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon would have more, with four straight victories from 1995-98 at the track dubbed “Too Tough to Tame.” Briscoe recalled his opening practice in an O'Reilly Auto Parts Series car back in 2019.
Briscoe looking for Darlington history with a third straight Southern 500 to start NASCAR playoffs
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Chase Briscoe liked Darlington Raceway from the moment he first drove here seven years ago. He'll like it a lot more if he can make history with his third straight win at the Southern 500 on Sunday. Only NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon would have more, with four straight victories from 1995-98 at the track dubbed “Too Tough to Tame.” Briscoe recalled his opening practice in an O'Reilly Auto Parts Series car back in 2019.
New restrooms, no spiral rampway: Here’s what’s new for Gamecock football fans this season
COLUMBIA — For those attending South Carolina’s opening football game Saturday against Kent State, it will be a new experience at Williams-Brice Stadium. They’ll be some confusion, a bit of frustration, maybe some dust as crews worked through this week to complete phase one of what the university calls a “reimagined” version of an arena that’s served as the school’s college football home since 1934.
New restrooms, no spiral rampway: Here’s what’s new for Gamecock football fans this season
COLUMBIA — For those attending South Carolina’s opening football game Saturday against Kent State, it will be a new experience at Williams-Brice Stadium. They’ll be some confusion, a bit of frustration, maybe some dust as crews worked through this week to complete phase one of what the university calls a “reimagined” version of an arena that’s served as the school’s college football home since 1934.
South Carolina QB Sellers eager to shake off last season, refocus on challenging in the SEC
COLUMBIA - LaNorris Sellers is not sure when he first noticed his calm, steady demeanor in almost all situations. Often, when he is on the sidelines, it's hard to tell if the South Carolina quarterback just threw a game-winning touchdown or a …
South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers eager to shake off last season, refocus on challenging in the SEC
By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - LaNorris Sellers is not sure when he first noticed his calm, steady demeanor in almost all situations. Often, when he is on the sidelines, it's hard to tell if the South Carolina quarterback just threw a game-winning touchdown or a drive-ending interception. "I guess I was just raised that way," Sellers said. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers eager to shake off last season, refocus on challenging in the SEC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — LaNorris Sellers is not sure when he first noticed his calm, steady demeanor in almost all situations. Often, when he is on the sidelines, it's hard to tell if the South Carolina quarterback just threw a game-winning touchdown or a drive-ending interception. “I guess I was just raised that way,” Sellers said.
South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers eager to shake off last season, refocus on challenging in the SEC
COLUMBIA, S.C. — LaNorris Sellers is not sure when he first noticed his calm, steady demeanor in almost all situations. Often, when he is on the sidelines, it’s hard to tell if the South Carolina quarterback just threw a game-winning touchdown or a drive-ending interception.
South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers eager to shake off last season, refocus on challenging in the SEC Original
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — LaNorris Sellers is not sure when he first noticed his calm, steady demeanor in almost all situations. Often, when he is on the sidelines, it’s hard to tell if the South Carolina quarterback just threw a game-winning touchdown or a drive-ending interception. “I guess I was just raised that way,” Sellers said.
South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers eager to shake off last season, refocus on challenging in the SEC
South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers eager to shake off last season, refocus on challenging in the SEC
South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers eager to shake off last season, refocus on challenging in the SEC
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South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers eager to shake off last season, refocus on challenging in the SEC
Posted 8/25/26 LaNorris Sellers is poised for a comeback and a run at all the goals he and South Carolina missed out on a year. The Gamecocks followed up a 9-4 season with only four wins last fall, including just … This item is available in full to subscribers. Username or Email address Password Print and web subscribers If you're a print and web subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber.
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