This situation makes it very challenging for the crews to set up their cars' handling in a way that is effective at both ends.

Christopher Bell was the fastest in the practice session with a time of 29.197 seconds and a speed of 168.428 mph (271.059 km/h).

[10] Christopher Bell scored the pole for the race with a time of 29.065 and a speed of 169.193 mph (272.290 km/h).

Rick Allen, two–time Darlington winner Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte and Dale Earnhardt Jr. called Stages 1 and 3 of the race from the broadcast booth.

Earnhardt Jr., Dale Jarrett and Kyle Petty called Stage 2 of the race from the broadcast booth.