ABOUT US
ABOUT US
| TRACK LENGTH | 1.366 miles |
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| TRACK TYPE | Oval |
| SURFACE | Asphalt |
| BANKING | 23-25 degrees on turns |
| CAUTION SPEED | 45 MPH |
OUR HISTORY
Darlington Raceway is one of the sport’s oldest and most challenging tracks on the circuit. Before the development of larger tracks, it was NASCAR’s first true superspeedway. The track is home to the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR in the spring and the iconic Southern 500 on Labor Day Weekend.
RECORDS:
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Most Wins: David Pearson - 10 Wins
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Most Poles: David Pearson - 12 Poles
- The second closest finish in NASCAR History happened at Darlington Raceway in March 2003 when Ricky Craven took the checkered flag ahead of Kurt Busch by 0.002 seconds.
75TH ANNIVERSARY TIMELINE
For 75 years, Darlington Raceway, the track "Too Tough to Tame," has been a crown jewel of NASCAR, delivering legendary finishes, unforgettable moments, and a racing challenge like no other. As we celebrate this historic milestone, look back at some of the historic moments and winners at Darlington Raceway!
