Being one of the most historic races on the schedule, the first Cook Out Southern 500 was run in 1950. The 1.33-mile oval located in Darlington, South Carolina has an asphalt racing surface with 25 degrees of banking in Turns 1 and 2, and 23 degrees of banking in Turns 3 and 4. With 3 degrees on the frontstretch and 2 degrees on the backstretch, this track will create an exciting start to the Cup Series Playoffs.