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Sheldon Creed wins Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Sheldon Creed wins Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway
Summary

Sheldon Creed claimed victory in the Fleetio 200 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race held at Darlington Raceway on September 5. Creed utilized a tire strategy that allowed him to build a 3-second lead over Corey Day and Sammy Smith, maintaining that advantage through the checkered flag. The win serves as an opening victory in the Chase for the championship. Earlier in the event, Justin Allgaier and Carson Kvapil led throughout the first two stages, but both drivers experienced handling issues in the final 40 laps and eventually finished outside the top 10. Several drivers including Joey Gase, William Sawalich, and Lavar Scott were unable to finish the race. The event marks a significant start for the Haas Factory Team Chevrolet entry in the postseason.

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By the Numbers
  • •Sheldon Creed won the Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 5.
  • •Corey Day and Brent Crews finished second and third respectively.
  • •Justin Allgaier and Carson Kvapil dominated the first two stages before fading late.
  • •The race served as the opening event of the Chase.
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What they're saying
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On a long final run at Darlington Raceway, Sheldon Creed drove off with the race win in the No. 00 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet. This is Creed's second career win, and it put him within striking distance of the points lead to open the 2026 Chase. Creed is now just seven points out of the championship lead, which is still held by Justin Allgaier despite a 17th-place finish. "Oh, this is ...Keep reading

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Sheldon Creed has officially put himself in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship conversation. Creed won Saturday night’s Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway , taking the opening race of the 2026 Chase and giving the No. 00 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet a massive victory when it mattered most. Creed Takes Control Late Creed saved…

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It took 138 races for Sheldon Creed to finally claim his first career NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory at Atlanta this February. On Saturday night, he earned his second trophy – and the timing couldn’t be better, with the Californian opening the nine-race Chase for the season championship with...

— Racerby Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service
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