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