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