| The Darlington Raceway is the result of | | | | reputation as the Clown Prince of Stock |
| one man's dream. Harold Brasington | | | | Car Racing, and was known for his zest |
| believed in the future of NASCAR, and | | | | for life - and the museum was his dream. |
| worked to see his dream become a reality | | | | After his death the museum was completed |
| in 1950 in the small town of Darlington, | | | | and stands as a memorial to his memory |
| and the Speedway is known to be one of | | | | and to the greatness of stock car |
| the pillars of NASCAR. In recent years | | | | racing. Exhibits include the winningest |
| two additional grandstands have been | | | | car in stock car racing, 1940 classic |
| erected, more than doubling the seating | | | | cars and even Darrell Waltrip's '91 |
| capacity. New facilities include | | | | Chevy Lumina that rolled eight times in |
| souvenir stands, food courts, and gift | | | | one of the most ferocious crashes in |
| shops, and the Tyler Tower sits on turn | | | | history. Admission to the museum is $5 |
| 4. | | | | for those over 12 years old. |
| The difficult Speedway quickly earned | | | | The Florence Motor Speedway offers |
| the nick-name "Too Tough to Tame" and | | | | races, events and programs to entertain |
| even top drivers such as Richard Petty | | | | race fans of all ages. Races include |
| dreaded running on the track. Events | | | | Super Trucks, Road Warriors, Chargers, |
| include NASCAR, Nextel Cup series and | | | | Young Guns and much more. General |
| much more. Tickets to most events start | | | | admission is $10 for adults, $3 for |
| at $30 for a 1 day pass. Campers can | | | | children. Every fan has dreamed of |
| find facilities for RVs, campers, and | | | | getting behind the wheel of a car and |
| even tents. Camp Darlington is an over | | | | the Florence Speedway can make that |
| night camp site at the rate of $75 a | | | | dream a reality. Maybe you prefer just |
| night. Petty/Pearson RV Parking sites | | | | to ride with a professional, driving his |
| are $100 and puts you near the "Too | | | | car. Which ever you prefer, they can |
| Tough to Tame" track, and is located | | | | give you the ride of your life. The |
| behind the Tyler Tower. Share the | | | | Speedway has packages for parties and |
| infield with NASCAR's top names when you | | | | large groups from battery powered cars, |
| camp at the Infield RV park. These | | | | bikes and group rates to the races. |
| spaces are limited and start at $475. | | | | The roots of racing run deep in |
| The Speedway is also home to the Joe | | | | Darlington and even though the track may |
| Weatherly Stock Car Museum, which houses | | | | be "Too Tough to Tame", it's a great |
| both old and new alike. Joe had a | | | | place for race fans. |