David Ragan/Aaron’s Dream Machine Darlington Preview

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The calendar will show it’s Labor Day weekend, but this weekend’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Darlington Raceway might seem more like a Father’s Day celebration to David Ragan and his family.

Ragan’s No. 55 Ol’ Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota will carry a throwback paint scheme honoring Ragan’s father Ken Ragan. The 64-year-old from Unadilla, Ga., raced in 50 Sprint Cup races from 1983-90 driving mostly for his brother Marvin. His career included five starts at Darlington Raceway.

Throwback paint schemes and a traditional parade through the streets of Darlington celebrating the 66th Southern 500 are just some of the weekend’s highlights as both NASCAR and the track honor the history of the sport.  

With just two races before the start of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Ragan also knows there’s work to be done in Darlington. He needs a victory Sunday night or at Richmond next weekend to secure a place in the 2015 Chase.

Ragan has raced well in the last several weeks and knows anything can happen during 500-miles of racing at Darlington.

DAVID RAGAN ON DARLINGTON: “Our Aaron’s Dream Machine was really fast at Bristol and has been the last few races. We know we have to win and we know that we are capable of winning. The ‘Lady in Black’ is a long tough race. It’s all about survival the first 400 miles. Once you get down to the final 100 miles then I think you’ll see everyone do whatever they have to do to get to victory lane.”

PAINT SCHEMES: “I’ve enjoyed following Twitter the last couple of weeks watching what everyone will be running at Darlington. It’s great to see some of the old paint schemes. I know the fans love it and a lot of the drivers I’ve talked to have gotten a kick out of it as well. We are going to make it tough on the spotters with all these different paint schemes, but I think it’s going to be really cool. I’m glad Aaron’s let us do what we are doing to honor my Dad. This is going to be a big weekend for our family and we are very appreciative.”

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