Discover the thrills of car racing


Darlington Raceway

The Darlington Raceway is the result ofreputation as the Clown Prince of Stock
one man's dream. Harold BrasingtonCar Racing, and was known for his zest
believed in the future of NASCAR, andfor life - and the museum was his dream.
worked to see his dream become a realityAfter 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 ofand to the greatness of stock car
the pillars of NASCAR. In recent yearsracing. Exhibits include the winningest
two additional grandstands have beencar in stock car racing, 1940 classic
erected, more than doubling the seatingcars and even Darrell Waltrip's '91
capacity. New facilities includeChevy Lumina that rolled eight times in
souvenir stands, food courts, and giftone of the most ferocious crashes in
shops, and the Tyler Tower sits on turnhistory. Admission to the museum is $5
4.for those over 12 years old.
The difficult Speedway quickly earnedThe Florence Motor Speedway offers
the nick-name "Too Tough to Tame" andraces, events and programs to entertain
even top drivers such as Richard Pettyrace fans of all ages. Races include
dreaded running on the track. EventsSuper Trucks, Road Warriors, Chargers,
include NASCAR, Nextel Cup series andYoung Guns and much more. General
much more. Tickets to most events startadmission is $10 for adults, $3 for
at $30 for a 1 day pass. Campers canchildren. Every fan has dreamed of
find facilities for RVs, campers, andgetting behind the wheel of a car and
even tents. Camp Darlington is an overthe Florence Speedway can make that
night camp site at the rate of $75 adream a reality. Maybe you prefer just
night. Petty/Pearson RV Parking sitesto ride with a professional, driving his
are $100 and puts you near the "Toocar. Which ever you prefer, they can
Tough to Tame" track, and is locatedgive you the ride of your life. The
behind the Tyler Tower. Share theSpeedway has packages for parties and
infield with NASCAR's top names when yoularge groups from battery powered cars,
camp at the Infield RV park. Thesebikes 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 JoeDarlington and even though the track may
Weatherly Stock Car Museum, which housesbe "Too Tough to Tame", it's a great
both old and new alike. Joe had aplace for race fans.



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