Area Information

Turn your weekend visit to the track into a week long vacation with the many great adventures awaiting you in Darlington and its surrounding areas. Darlington is home to the track too tough to tame as well as several other venues. Some of Darlington's hottest places to visit include the Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum and Pit Shop, the Darlington Legends Walk and a historic downtown shopping area. Located just miles from Florence, Myrtle Beach and Columbia, Darlington is conveniently located to many of South Carolina's hottest towns.

Where is Darlington?

Founded in 1785, Darlington prides itself on it's rich cultural history and world famous Darlington Raceway. With a population of just under 70,000, Darlington County includes Darlington, Hartsville, Lamar and Society Hill.

Some of Darlington's most famous natives include:

William G. "Billy" Farrow - U.S. Lieutenant who served in World War II as one of General Jimmy Doolittle's Raiders. Farrow was buried, with honors, in Arlington National Cemetery and received the Distinguished Flying Cross and Purple Heart, posthumously.

James Elliott Williams - The most decorated person ever enlisted in the U.S. Navy, Williams is also the recipient of the Medal of Honor. Williams' other awards include the Navy Cross, Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Silver Star as well as several others. A section of Highway 52 in Darlington is named in his honor.  

Harry Byrd - Started playing major league baseball in 1950. Throughout his career, he played for the Philadelphia Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers. His career started in 1950 and lasted 7 years.

Orlando Hudson - Professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers (Feb. 1, 2009-present). Orlando has also played for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is a multiple winner of the American League Gold Glove award.

Darlington Chamber of Commerce

Myrtle Beach is located within 80 miles of Darlington Raceway! Stay, play, dine and golf all in one convenient location. With nearly 60 miles of beaches, over 300 outlet stores and 100 plus golf courses, there is something for everyone in Myrtle Beach. Visit Myrtle Beach's official website for their latest deals and schedule of events.

Visit Myrtle Beach

Home to the South Carolina Gamecocks, Columbia can be easily reached from I-20 just behind the raceway. South Carolina's capital city is less than an hour and a half from Darlington Raceway and is a convenient place for our fans to stay on race weekend.

Experience Columbia