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Legacy Motor Club previews Cook Out Southern 500 — Nemechek’s 100th Toyota Cup start; Erik Jones a two-time Southern 500 winner
Legacy Motor Club issued a pre-race preview for the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway scheduled for September 6, 2026, highlighting John Hunter Nemechek’s Darlington record and milestone 100th NASCAR Cup Series start in a Toyota Camry XSE, Erik Jones’ two Southern 500 wins, and a Sept. 3 announcement naming Riley Herbst the No. 84 driver for 2027.
Legacy Motor Club’s pre-race advance for the Cook Out Southern 500 (September 6, 2026, at Darlington Raceway) detailed driver notes for John Hunter Nemechek and Erik Jones. The release lists Nemechek’s eight Cup starts at Darlington, a best finish of fourth in the 2025 Southern 500, and says the weekend will mark his 100th NASCAR Cup Series start in a Toyota Camry XSE. It also highlights Erik Jones’ Darlington history, including two Southern 500 victories and multiple top-10 finishes.
The club release also covered team items and fan activities: it announced on September 3 that Riley Herbst will drive the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE for Legacy Motor Club beginning in 2027 in a multi-year deal with Monster Energy as primary for much of the season; noted an honorary Sheriff’s Deputy recognition for Nemechek planned for Victory Lane on September 6; and listed an autograph session with Nemechek on September 5 at 14:00 local time. Broadcast information in the release lists the race airing September 6 at 17:00 EDT on USA, HBO Max, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
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