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At Darlington Raceway, Ford Performance claimed their first victory of the 2024 NASCAR season with a nail-biting finish. The win came as a result of Brad Keselowski passing Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick after the two drivers made contact with each other and sustained flat tires in the final stage of the race.
Keselowski led the final nine laps of the race, securing his first win since Talladega Superspeedway in 2021. The top 10 finishers also included Ty Gibbs, Josh Berry, Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, William Byron, Bubba Wallace, Alex Bowman, Justin Haley, and Michael McDowell. Both Berry and Haley earned their first top 10 finishes of the season.
The race was full of twists and turns as Kyle Larson led 15 laps and won stage 1 before experiencing a tire issue that resulted in a 34th place finish after hitting the outside wall. This was his first DNF (Did Not Finish) since Atlanta in February. Reddick also faced a setback, finishing in 32nd place after leading a race-high 174 laps and winning stage 2.
In conclusion, it was an exciting night at Darlington Raceway as Ford Performance claimed their first victory of the season with Brad Keselowski taking home the win. The top ten finishers included some familiar faces as well as some newcomers to the scene. The race was full of action with setbacks for some drivers but ultimately it was a thrilling showdown at Darlington Raceway.
