How to watch the Cook Out Southern 500

The Cook Out Southern 500 is held annually at Darlington Raceway as part of the NASCAR Cup Series. But it’s also been referred to as the Southern 500, NASCAR throwback weekend, and much more. Like any race event, there are a lot of questions about the race. We’ll answer them all below.

When is the Cook Out Southern 500?

The 2024 Cook Out Southern 500 is on Sunday, August 31st at 6:00 pm ET. Fans will get to see racers complete 367 laps, traveling for a total of 500 miles in one afternoon.

What channel is the Cook Out Southern 500 on?

You can watch the Cook Out Southern 500 race on TV via the USA channel.

How to stream the Cook Out Southern 500?

The Cook Out Southern 500 will be telecast on USA on cable, but viewers can tune in on many devices. This includes cable TV and streaming.

Below are the top options available to watch the event:

Watch the NASCAR Cup Series on FuboTV

FuboTV is a great way to watch NASCAR without cable, as it features four packages. The cheapest option is the Latino plan at $14.99 per month with 40+ channels. The next step up is its Pro plan at $84.99 per month with 214+ channels. There is a seven-day free trial to watch NASCAR races, which gives you time to decide if Fubo TV is right for you!

Watch the NASCAR Cup Series on Sling TV

Sling TV is the best way to watch NASCAR without cable, as it offers three packages. Sling Blue allows you to stream NASCAR on a basic plan that includes 40+ channels, while Sling Blue + Orange consists of the ability to watch on three devices at $60 per month. While Sling TV doesn’t provide a free trial, the price isn’t too steep to try out for a month or two.

Streaming the Cook Out Southern 500 via VPN?

Those looking to watch the Cook Out Southern 500 outside of the United States will need access to a VPN (Virtual Private Network). One of the most common options available is ExpressVPN. You will still need access to FuboTV, Sling TV, or Hulu + Live TV, but you can connect via a private network and hide your location with ExpressVPN.

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How long does the Cook Out Southern 500 last?

The Cook Out Southern 500 typically lasts approximately four hours in time. But there is always a chance of caution or red flags. This year’s race should be expected to last a similar length, barring any unforeseen incidents.

Where is the Cook Out Southern 500 in 2025?

The Cook Out Southern 500 will once again be in Darlington, South Carolina, at Darlington Raceway. The race has never been held anywhere else, with Darlington serving as its permanent home.

When is the Cook Out Southern 500 qualifying?

The qualifying session for the Cook Out Southern 500 will take place on Saturday, August 30th.

How much are Cook Out Southern 500 tickets?

Tickets to attend the Cook Out Southern 500 start at $61 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. More information about ticket availability is on their website here.

Cook Out Southern 500 winners

There have been several previous Cook Out Southern 500 winners in the race’s historic past. Here’s a complete list of the previous winners.

Past winners of the Cook Out Southern 500

Year	Driver	Team
1950	Johnny Mantz	Hubert Westmoreland
1951	Herb Thomas	Herb Thomas
1952	Fonty Flock	Frank Christian
1953	Buck Baker	Bob Griffin
1954	Herb Thomas	Herb Thomas
1955	Herb Thomas	Herb Thomas
1956	Curtis Turner	Charlie Schwam
1957	Speedy Thompson	Speedy Thompson
1958	Fireball Roberts	Frank Strickland
1959	Jim Reed	Jim Reed
1960	Nelson Stacy	Dudley Farrell
1961	David Pearson	John Masoni
1962	Larry Frank	Ratus Walters
1963	Fireball Roberts	Holman-Moody
1964	Buck Baker	Ray Fox
1965	Ned Jarrett	Petty Enterprises
1966	Darel Dieringer	Bud Moore Engineering
1967	Richard Petty	Petty Enterprises
1968	Cale Yarborough	Wood Brothers Racing
1969	LeeRoy Yarbrough	Junior Johnson & Associates
1970	Buddy Baker	Cotton Owens
1971	Bobby Allison	Holman-Moody
1972	Bobby Allison	Junior Johnson & Associates
1973	Cale Yarborough	Richard Howard
1974	Cale Yarborough	Junior Johnson & Associates
1975	Bobby Allison	Penske Racing
1976	David Pearson	Wood Brothers Racing
1977	David Pearson	Wood Brothers Racing
1978	Cale Yarborough	Junior Johnson & Associates
1979	David Pearson	Rod Osterlund Racing
1980	Terry Labonte	Billy Hagan
1981	Neil Bonnett	Wood Brothers Racing
1982	Cale Yarborough	M.C. Anderson Racing
1983	Bobby Allison	DiGard Motorsports
1984	Harry Gant	Mach 1 Racing
1985	Bill Elliott	Melling Racing
1986	Tim Richmond	Hendrick Motorsports
1987	Dale Earnhardt	Richard Childress Racing
1988	Bill Elliott	Melling Racing
1989	Dale Earnhardt	Richard Childress Racing
1990	Dale Earnhardt	Richard Childress Racing
1991	Harry Gant	Leo Jackson Racing
1992	Darrell Waltrip	DarWal, Inc.
1993	Mike Martin	Roush Racing
1994	Bill Elliott	Junior Johnson & Associates
1995	Jeff Gordon	Hendrick Motorsports
1996	Jeff Gordon	Hendrick Motorsports
1997	Jeff Gordon	Hendrick Motorsports
1998	Jeff Gordon	Hendrick Motorsports
1999	Jeff Burton	Roush Racing
2000	Bobby Labonte	Joe Gibbs Racing
2001	Ward Burton	Bill Davis Racing
2002	Jeff Gordon	Hendrick Motorsports
2003	Terry Labonte	Hendrick Motorsports
2004	Jimmie Johnson	Hendrick Motorsports
2005	Greg Biffle	Roush Racing
2006	Greg Biffle	Roush Racing
2007	Jeff Gordon	Hendrick Motorsports
2008	Kyle Busch	Joe Gibbs Racing
2009	Mike Martin	Hendrick Motorsports
2010	Denny Hamlin	Joe Gibbs Racing
2011	Regan Smith	Furniture Row Racing
2012	Jimmie Johnson	Hendrick Motorsports
2013	Matt Kenseth	Joe Gibbs Racing
2014	Kevin Harvick	Stewart-Haas Racing
2015	Carl Edwards	Joe Gibbs Racing
2016	Martin Truex Jr.	Furniture Row Racing
2017	Denny Hamlin	Joe Gibbs Racing
2018	Brad Keselowski	Team Penske
2019	Erik Jones	Joe Gibbs Racing
2020	Kevin Harvick	Stewart-Haas Racing
2021	Denny Hamlin	Joe Gibbs Racing
2022	Erik Jones	Petty GMS Motorsports
2023	Kyle Larson	Hendrick Motorsports
2024	Chase Briscoe	Joe Gibbs Racing