The 2000 Pepsi Southern 500 presented by Kmart, the 51st running of the event, was the 24th race of the 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season.

It was held at Darlington Raceway on September 3, 2000.

[2] The Mayfield-Marcis tango didn't bring out a caution.

Mayfield thought he was clear out of 2, then got hooked in the wall by Marcis.

Mayfield slid down the track, sparks flying, right-front tore up, but the green flag remained active.