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NASCAR at Darlington: Five things to know about throwback weekend

The rich Southern history of NASCAR will be on display this weekend with throwback paint schemes, special memorabilia and nostalgia. Stock car racing heads to legendary Darlington Raceway for the famed Southern 500, a career-defining race for those who win it.

For those on the outside looking in at the Chase Grid, Sunday's race (NBC, 6 p.m. ET) at the track termed "Too Tough to Tame" is all about moving up the standings with two races before NASCAR's playoffs begin.

Kyle Larson won his way into the Chase with his victory at Michigan, and now three Chase berths remain open for the 16-car field.