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Sunday, May 12, 2013  Kenseth passed JGR teammate Kyle Busch 13 laps from the end to win the Bojangles Southern 500 on Saturday night, his third victory in his debut season after a successful stint with Roush Fenway Racing.

Friday, May 10, 2013  An infield full of rv's the roar of the engine that means NASCAR is back in town and fans going all out for this year's Southern 500.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Jimmie Johnson is on a mission in 2013 and he's got the numbers to back it up.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Despite losing one of its races on the NASCAR circuit ten years ago, Darlington Raceway still serves as one of top venues the sport has to offer.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The sounds and smells are getting stronger for Earnest Scurry this time of the year at Darlington's Raceway Grill.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  It's been deemed "The Track Too Tough to Tame" and "The Lady in Black," and for 63 years now, Darlington Raceway continues to bring excitement to NASCAR fans all over.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  It's race week in Darlington and that means fans from all over are converging on the small town, filling its restaurants, hotels and setting up camp.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Stephanie Decker lost both her legs while protecting her children in a 2012 accident.  Darlington Raceway is set to honor her at Saturday's Bojangles Southern 500 this Mother's Day weekend.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Ricky Craven defeated Kurt Busch by 0.002 seconds at Darlington in 2003, the closest margin of victory in NASCAR history.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Historic Columbia Speedway is where it all began for many racing legends.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  NASCAR has fined Kurt Busch $50,000 for reckless driving on pit road at Darlington and a post-race altercation with Ryan Newman's crew members.

Saturday, May 12, 2012  Denny Hamlin was second, followed by Stewart and Kyle Busch.

Saturday, May 12, 2012  Biffle won this race in 2005 and 2006, the first two years that Darlington's event was moved to Mother's Day weekend.

Friday, May 11, 2012  Denny Hamlin finished second, giving him five top-two placings in his seven Nationwide races here. Brad Keselowski was third followed by Sam Hornish Jr. and Austin Dillon.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Hamlin has shown tremendous success at Darlington, posting one victory in the Southern 500 (2010) and five top-10 finishes in six career starts. He has led 298 laps in his career at the track.