Darlington Raceway

First 15,000 fans through gates on Sunday at Darlington Raceway will receive rally towels

First 15,000 fans through gates on Sunday at Darlington Raceway will receive rally towels

August 28, 2024
NASCAR fans attending Sunday’s 75th annual Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway have an extra incentive to enter the gates early. The first 15,000 fans through the gates will receive a commemorative Rally Towel as part of NASCAR’s “Thank You, Fans” campaign

Jeff Hammond, members of the Cale Yarborough family unveil 1978 Southern 500 winning Oldsmobile Cutlass at Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum

Jeff Hammond, members of the Cale Yarborough family unveil 1978 Southern 500 winning Oldsmobile Cutlass at Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum

August 27, 2024
Ahead of the 75th annual Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, former NASCAR championship-winning crew chief Jeff Hammond and members of the Cale Yarborough family gathered at the Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum this afternoon to honor the late NASCAR Hall

Kyle Petty named Grand Marshal for NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Showcase & Parade at Darlington

Kyle Petty named Grand Marshal for NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Showcase & Parade at Darlington

August 21, 2024
Darlington Raceway announced today that NASCAR legend and esteemed commentator Kyle Petty will serve as the Grand Marshal for the NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Showcase & Parade on Friday, Aug. 30, as part of the Labor Day Race Weekend activities

Cheat Codes to headline Rowdy Road Concert Series outside turn 2 at Darlington, Sept. 1

Cheat Codes to headline Rowdy Road Concert Series outside turn 2 at Darlington, Sept. 1

August 16, 2024
Darlington Raceway announced today that Los Angeles trio Cheat Codes will perform outside Turn 2 of the track at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1, as part of NASCAR’s Rowdy Road concert series. Building on the track’s successful college tailgate program, the performance will

Gov. McMaster, Brad Keselowski, Bobby Labonte praise Darlington Raceway’s impact on South Carolina and NASCAR

Gov. McMaster, Brad Keselowski, Bobby Labonte praise Darlington Raceway’s impact on South Carolina and NASCAR

July 29, 2024
With Atlantic waves rolling along the sundrenched Myrtle Beach shoreline, dignitaries gathered Friday at Plyer Park touting the positive impact created by the roar of NASCAR engines at Darlington Raceway

NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Showcase and Parade returns to Darlington

NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Showcase and Parade returns to Darlington

July 16, 2024
Darlington Raceway announced today that the NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Showcase and Parade will return for a second straight year ahead of the 75th Annual Cook Out Southern 500 Race Weekend

Geoff Bodine named as Grand Marshal for Darlington Raceway Throwback Parade on Saturday

Geoff Bodine named as Grand Marshal for Darlington Raceway Throwback Parade on Saturday

May 8, 2024
Darlington Raceway announced today that former NASCAR Cup Series driver Geoff Bodine will serve as the Grand Marshal for Saturday’s Darlington Raceway Throwback Parade. Bodine will lead the annual parade of NASCAR’s Official Throwback Weekend, accompanied by a host

Ray Evenham to serve as grand marshal for Darlington Cup race

Ray Evenham to serve as grand marshal for Darlington Cup race

May 7, 2024
Darlington Raceway announced today that NASCAR Hall of Famer, former team owner and crew chief Ray Evernham will serve as the Grand Marshal on Sunday for the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. The NASCAR legend will deliver the starting command for one of the most

Crown Royal named entitlement sponsor of spring Xfinity race at Darlington

Crown Royal named entitlement sponsor of spring Xfinity race at Darlington

March 7, 2024
Darlington Raceway announced today that Crown Royal, the premier Canadian whisky distiller, will serve as the official entitlement partner of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 11. The race will be named the Crown Royal Purple Bag Project

Darlington Raceway and South Carolina Department of Public Safety continue to spread awareness with NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race entitlement

Darlington Raceway and South Carolina Department of Public Safety continue to spread awareness with NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race entitlement

February 21, 2024
Darlington Raceway announced today that the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) will be partnering with the track Too Tough to Tame once again for the Buckle Up South Carolina 200 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race on Friday, May 10. In addition, the

Darlington Raceway selects grassroots racing theme for Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR, May 10-12

Darlington Raceway selects grassroots racing theme for Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR, May 10-12

January 25, 2024
Darlington Raceway announced today that the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR will be making its return to the track Too Tough to Tame during the Goodyear 400 weekend, May 10-12. This year’s theme – Celebrate our Roots through Grassroots Racing – will honor the

Darlington Raceway partners with Blessings in a Backpack to benefit the Hartsville Boys & Girls Club

Darlington Raceway partners with Blessings in a Backpack to benefit the Hartsville Boys & Girls Club

November 30, 2023
Darlington Raceway partnered with Blessings in a Backpack to help feed the local children of Hartsville Boys & Girls Club on Monday, Nov. 27

Darlington Raceway sold out for the 74th Cook Out Southern 500

Darlington Raceway sold out for the 74th Cook Out Southern 500

September 3, 2023
Darlington Raceway announced today that the grandstands are sold out for the 74th running of the Cook Out Southern 500. Infield RV camping and suites are also sold out for this crown jewel event that caps Labor Day Weekend presented by Crown Royal

Josh Harris named Darlington Raceway President

Josh Harris named Darlington Raceway President

September 2, 2023
Darlington Raceway announced today that seasoned NASCAR executive Josh Harris will become the next president of the Track Too Tough to Tame. Harris is currently Darlington Raceway’s vice president, business operations, with more than a decade of experience within the

Donnie Allison named grand marshal for Darlington hauler parade

Donnie Allison named grand marshal for Darlington hauler parade

August 22, 2023
Darlington Raceway announced today that newly-elected NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Donnie Allison will be the Grand Marshal for the annual NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Parade as part of the Crown Royal presents Darlington Labor Day Race Weekend

Michael Ray to perform prior to Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway

Michael Ray to perform prior to Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway

August 8, 2023
Darlington Raceway announced today that multi-Platinum country music star Michael Ray will perform the Cook Out Southern 500 pre-race concert on Sunday, September 3rd. The performance will take place at the start-finish line before the opening race of the NASCAR Cup

Darlington Raceway brings back NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Parade, Sept. 1

Darlington Raceway brings back NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Parade, Sept. 1

August 3, 2023
Back by popular demand, Darlington Raceway announced today that the NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Parade will return after a three-year hiatus for the Crown Royal presents Darlington Labor Day Race Weekend

Crown Royal becomes presenting sponsor of Darlington’s Labor Day Race Weekend, official whisky of Darlington Raceway

Crown Royal becomes presenting sponsor of Darlington’s Labor Day Race Weekend, official whisky of Darlington Raceway

August 1, 2023
Darlington Raceway announced today that Crown Royal will become the presenting sponsor of its traditional Labor Day NASCAR Race Weekend, Sept. 2-3. As part of the agreement, Crown Royal also becomes the Official Whisky of Darlington Raceway

Darlington Raceway President Kerry Tharp to retire at the end of 2023

Darlington Raceway President Kerry Tharp to retire at the end of 2023

June 15, 2023
After nearly two decades of accomplished leadership in the sport, NASCAR and Darlington Raceway President Kerry Tharp announced today he’s retiring at the end of the year. The Cook Out Southern 500 will be his final race at the Track Too Tough to Tame, which he has

South Carolina DMV teams up with Darlington Raceway, NASCAR for custom license plates

South Carolina DMV teams up with Darlington Raceway, NASCAR for custom license plates

May 12, 2023
South Carolina race fans can be “Too Tough To Tame” with the all new Darlington Raceway and NASCAR license plates available at their local DMV, starting May 15

Track Stats & Links

Track Specs:
Banking: Turns 1/2 – 25 degrees, width 79 ft; Turns 3/4 – 23 degrees, width 62 ft; Front – 3 degrees, Back – 2 degrees.
Frontstretch 1,229 ft long, 90 ft wide;
Backstretch – 1,229 ft long, 90 ft wide
Track Repaved in early 2008
Grandstand Seating: 58,000 [was 60,000 & 68,000] with 13 suites
58,000 seats
Pit Road:
Length: 2,025 feet
Width: 46 feet

Pit Stalls:
Length: 34 feet
Width: 18 feet

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