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Did You Notice?: Last 6 Champions Set Tone With Strong Southern 500 Performances

2023 Cup Darlington II Kyle Larson checkered flag (Credit: NKP)

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It’s been nine years since a driver won the championship and the Southern 500 in the same year, but that hasn’t stopped the last six champions from showing muscle at Darlington.

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Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield/IHOP Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Atlanta Motor Speedway on July 08, 2023 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

(Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Who will drive the Nos. 10, 16 and 42 next year? Plus what are some other moves that could happen?