The Teardown

Going Out With A Bang

<p>The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series regular season concludes at Darlington Raceway with an exciting and eventful race, and a driver in desperate need of a win ends up in victory lane at the Southern 500. Jeff and Jordan break down how the 26th race finished, digest some of the near-misses that impacted the playoff picture and make their picks for the Championship 4 and 2024 Cup winner.</p>

After the checkered flag waves each week, motorsports journalists from The Athletic, Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, offer instant reaction, analysis and debate straight from the racetrack.