DARLINGTON, S.C. (Aug. 16, 2024) – Darlington Raceway announced today that Los Angeles trio Cheat Codes will perform outside Turn 2 of the track at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1, as part of NASCAR’s Rowdy Road concert series. Building on the track’s successful college tailgate program, the performance will provide a new entertainment option prior to the 75th Annual Cook Out Southern 500, set for 6 p.m., broadcasted live on USA Network, MRN, and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.
“Having Cheat Codes perform ahead of the Cook Out Southern 500 is a massive feat leading into an already huge event,” said Darlington Raceway President Josh Harris. “As we continue to grow our fan base and attract our next generation of fans, the Rowdy Road concert at Darlington will take the fans’ pre-race experience to the next level. The performance will certainly ramp up the energy ahead of what should be a dramatic NASCAR Cup Series’ regular season finale.”
The multi-platinum act, Cheat Codes, remains an inescapable musical force hopscotching through genres of electronic, dance, pop and now country, leaving an impact of innovation and collaboration throughout popular culture. Having previously performed during the caution breaks of the 2023 Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, their total stream tally eclipses a staggering over 6 billion plays. Maintaining a prolific pace, they’ve steadily amassed a diverse discography, including the platinum Pop Radio Top 5 smash “No Promises” [feat. Demi Lovato], the gold-certified “Feels Great” [feat. Fetty Wap & CVBZ], and gold-selling breakout “SEX” with Kriss Kross Amsterdam. Speaking to their international impact, “Only You” [feat. Little Mix] soared to #1 on Pop Radio in the UK, while they received dozens of platinum certifications in 20 countries.
Igniting clubs worldwide, their 2019 level 2 EP yielded the #1 Dance Radio hit “Who’s Got Your Love” [feat. Daniel Blume] in addition to “Ferrari” [feat. Afrojack] and “Be The One” [feat. Kaskade]. Acclaimed by Rolling Stone, Paper, Time, Billboard and more, the musicians have shut down The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! And Good Morning America with stunning and show-stopping performances.
Over the past two years the band has released 4 very different and acclaimed albums focusing on the guys personal style and taste – Hellraisers Part 1 (pop), Hellraisers Part 2 (alternative), Hellraisers Part 3 (dance) and One Night in Nashville (country). Collaborations included Tyson Ritter, Travis Barker, Blackbear, Icona Pop, Felix Jaehn, and country legends Dolly Parton, Lady A, and Lee Brice just to name a few. Returning to their pop dance roots recently releasing the following tracks: “Head Up” featuring Birdy, “The Way It Is” with Two Friends, “You Don’t Even Know Me” with Sam Feldt, “Morning” with Jason Derulo, De La Ghetto and Galantis and “Find Love Now” with Punctual and Raphaella.
The Rowdy Road concert tailgate area, located just off Harry Byrd Highway 151, opens at 1 p.m. At 2:30 p.m., the group Tomorrow’s Problem, from Columbia, SC, will take the stage before giving way to Cheat Codes. For more information on the Rowdy Road concert series at the track Too Tough To Tame, log onto darlingtonraceway.com.
Darlington’s Labor Day Race Weekend begins at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, with the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Sports Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200. Then at 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1, the NASCAR Cup Series stars will battle to secure their spot in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs with the Cook Out Southern 500, one of NASCAR’s crown jewel events and the final race of the regular season.
NASCAR fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets while supplies last at 866-459-7223 or online at darlingtonraceway.com.
About Darlington Raceway
Darlington Raceway, nicknamed The Lady in Black and the Track Too Tough To Tame, is home to the award-winning Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR and annually hosts two NASCAR Cup Series race weekends, along with the NASCAR Xfinity Series and/or NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. Opening in 1950, Darlington Raceway is “A NASCAR Tradition” and NASCAR’s original superspeedway with its famed 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval, challenging the sports best in one of the most iconic NASCAR races, the Southern 500®. For more information about Darlington Raceway, visit darlingtonraceway.com. Stay connected to Darlington Raceway on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and the NASCAR Tracks App.
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