Cook Out Southern 500

PERMITTED ITEMS

• One backpack per person (maximum size of 18"x18"x14") or clutch bag/fanny pack (maximum size of 4.5"x6.5")
• One soft-sided cooler per person (maximum size of 14"x14"x14")
• Sunscreen, sunblock, hand sanitizer, and bug spray (aerosol, gel, or liquid forms)
• Pre-packaged and sealed food and beverage items in a clear bag or soft-sided coolers, including alcoholic beverages (no glass containers)
• Ice
• Insulated cups - the maximum size of 64 oz.
• Cameras (lens must be 6in. or less and non-detachable), binoculars, scanners, and headsets that can be worn over the neck, belt, or carried in a clear bag
• ONLY collapsible, umbrella strollers are permitted
• iPads, tablets, and laptops computers
• Seat cushions without metal components
• Cigarettes and lighters
• Service animals
• Nationality flags attached to a pencil-sized wooden stick. Flags may not obstruct any other fan's view of the event

These items are all permitted through gate entry.

NON-LICENSED MOTORIZED VEHICLES ARE NOT PERMITTED. THIS INCLUDES: GOLF CARTS, SCOOTERS, ATV’S, UTV’S, HOVERBOARDS/SKATEBOARDS, RIDING COOLERS, SEGWAYS, E-BIKES (ELECTRIC BICYCLES), RIDING BAR STOOLS, DUNE BUGGIES, AND RAZORS. A VEHICLE THAT IS STREET LEGAL OR LICENSED TO OPERATE ON THE ROADWAY DOES NOT MEAN IT IS ALLOWED ON DARLINGTON RACEWAY PROPERTY. DARLINGTON WILL REVIEW VEHICLES ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DEEM THEM UNAUTHORIZED. PLEASE LEAVE THEM AT HOME.

PROHIBITED ITEMS 

• Foam or hard-sized coolers regardless of size
• Any firearm
• Knives not longer than 3 inches in length when closed or longer than 6 inches in length when open
• Utility tools (multi-purpose tool) with a knife blade longer than 3 inches
• Displays of the confederate flag
• Fireworks
• Glass or ceramic containers of any kind
• Dry ice
• Umbrellas
• Laser pointers
• Noise makers and air horns
• Aerosol cans (with the exception of sunscreen, sun block, hand sanitizer, and bug spray)
• Selfie sticks
• Tripods and monopods that are either solid or collapsible
• Illegal substances of any kind
• Seat cushions with metal components
• Collapsible chairs
• Wagons
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones
• Frisbees, balloons, beach balls or any other projectile
• Skateboards, hover boards, roller skates and bicycles
• Obscene or indecent clothing
• Cameras with lens larger than 6in. and/or detachable lens
• Strollers larger than collapsible umbrella strollers

PRE-RACE EXPERIENCE REDEMPTION INSTRUCTIONS
REDEEM YOUR PRE-RACE EXPERIENCE PASS FOR YOUR WRISTBAND BEFORE SUNDAY AND SKIP THE WAIT. Simply stop by the ticket office and have your pass scanned.

Can't stop by before Sunday? No worries! Stop by the ticket office on Sunday or any Pre-Race Experience entrance to redeem your wristband.

ENTRANCES WILL OPEN UP AT 11:30

• Enter Pre-Race Experience at any of the locations below:
• West Tunnel
• The Walk of Champions
• Entrance Portals at the bottom of the Wallace Grandstand
• Infield Side of the tunnels

EXITING IS BASED ON YOUR SEAT LOCATIONS:

• For Wallace and Tyler, please exit through the portals located at the base of the Wallace Grandstand
• For Brasington, please exit through the Walk of Champions
• For Pearson, please exit through the West Tunnel

Monday - Sunday 9:00am to 7:00pm

The Darlington Raceway Ticket Office hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Ticket agents are available via phone during the day and after office hours and on weekends by calling 866-459-RACE (7223).

Will Call is located at the front stretch ticket office at gate 16 and backstretch ticket office at gate 3. You also must have a picture ID.

The “best’ seat is a personal preference. Some fans prefer to sit higher so they can see more of the entire track, while some like to be closer to the action down low. We offer seats directly across from pit road on the frontstretch or sit closer to the turns in Brasington Tower or the newly renovated seats in Pearson Tower.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express credit cards. Payment by check, money order, traveler's checks and cash are only accepted prior to race week. NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON RACE WEEK.

The start finish line is in front of Tyler Tower, Section M and in the Wallace Grandstand at Section J.

We offer free daily event parking for passenger vehicles and motorcycles. We also offer an upgrade parking option for a fee in our Pole Position lot. Overnight parking (camping) is available in designated lots for RV’s and Tent Camping.

We also offer upgraded parking options for a fee in our Pole Position lot, Brasington Parking lot, Too Tough To Tame Tailgate and Turn 2 Parking lot. For more information view here.

Yes, Darlington Raceway runs a "walk only" passage at the west tunnel.

INFIELD CAMPING

• All camping will open on Tuesday of race week.
• Please enter Gate 40 off of Harry Byrd Hwy. to check in.

OUTSIDE CAMPING 

• All camping will open on Tuesday of race week.
• For Pearson RV Camping, please enter Gate 40 off of Harry Byrd Hwy.
• For Petty RV Camping, please enter Gate 36 located off of Tunnel Rd. To exit the campground, please use Gate 37. If arriving between 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., please use Gate 37 for entry and exit.
• For Caveman Tent Camping, please enter the campground off of HWY. 151 and Blackwell Cir.

VEHICLES 

• All motorhomes, RVs, and vehicles must be parked in your assigned spot (if applicable). Fire lanes must be open at all times. Vehicles blocking lanes established by Darlington Raceway will be towed at owner's expense.
• Vehicles that will not fit in your reserved area will need to be parked in an adjacent lot.
• NON-LICENSED MOTORIZED VEHICLES ARE NOT PERMITTED. THIS INCLUDES: GOLF CARTS, SCOOTERS, ATVS, UTVS, HOVERBOARDS/SKATEBOARDS, RIDING COOLERS, SEGWAYS, E-BIKES (ELECTRIC BICYCLES), RIDING BAR STOOLS, DUNE BUGGIES, AND RAZORS. A VEHICLE THAT IS STREET LEGAL OR LICENSED TO OPERATE ON THE ROADWAY DOES NOT MEAN IT IS ALLOWED ON RACEWAY PROPERTY. RACEWAY WILL REVIEW VEHICLES ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DEEM THEM UNAUTHORIZED. PLEASE LEAVE THEM AT HOME.
• Licensed motorcycles are allowed on Raceway property. They are NOT, however, to be used for transportation around the facility.

SPEAKERS/ QUIET TIME -

• Darlington Raceway is a family friendly facility. “Quiet Time” is from midnight to 6 a.m. Loud music and noise will not be tolerated. Alcohol-impaired, belligerent or obnoxious guests will be escorted from the facility by track security. To report any incidents please contact race track security at 843-395-8849.
• The use of generators are permitted. We ask for generators to remain quiet, if not, we will ask for them to be turned off
• The use of external speakers is NOT allowed. ALL INTERNAL/EXTERNAL SOUND SYSTEMS MUST FACE INWARD TOWARDS CAMPING-SITES, AND NOT EXCEED A VOLUME THAT IS IMPOSING ON NEIGHBORING CAMP-SITES.

FOLLOWING THE RULES

• State and Darlington County Health Department rules must be obeyed. No dumping waste or wastewater onto the ground or into holes on Darlington Raceway property. Illegal activities that violate Darlington Raceway rules are grounds for immediate removal from the premises. Tickets, passes and admissions will be confiscated and are non-refundable. Violators may be subject to further disciplinary action.
• All guests must have a visible admission wristband throughout the weekend. If it needs to be replaced, you must have the original one to do so.

NON-LICENSED MOTORIZED VEHICLES ARE NOT PERMITTED. THIS INCLUDES: GOLF CARTS, SCOOTERS, ATV’S, UTV’S, HOVERBOARDS/SKATEBOARDS, RIDING COOLERS, SEGWAYS, E-BIKES (ELECTRIC BICYCLES), RIDING BAR STOOLS, DUNE BUGGIES, AND RAZORS. A VEHICLE THAT IS STREET LEGAL OR LICENSED TO OPERATE ON THE ROADWAY DOES NOT MEAN IT IS ALLOWED ON DARLINGTON RACEWAY PROPERTY. DARLINGTON WILL REVIEW VEHICLES ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DEEM THEM UNAUTHORIZED. PLEASE LEAVE THEM AT HOME.

PROHIBITED ITEMS 

• Foam or hard-sized coolers regardless of size
• Any firearm
• Knives not longer than 3 inches in length when closed or longer than 6 inches in length when open
• Utility tools (multi-purpose tool) with a knife blade longer than 3 inches
• Displays of the confederate flag
• Fireworks
• Glass or ceramic containers of any kind
• Dry ice
• Umbrellas
• Laser pointers
• Noise makers and air horns
• Aerosol cans (with the exception of sunscreen, sun block, hand sanitizer, and bug spray)
• Selfie sticks
• Tripods and monopods that are either solid or collapsible
• Illegal substances of any kind
• Seat cushions with metal components
• Collapsible chairs
• Wagons
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones
• Frisbees, balloons, beach balls or any other projectile
• Skateboards, hover boards, roller skates and bicycles
• Obscene or indecent clothing
• Cameras with lens larger than 6in. and/or detachable lens
• Strollers larger than collapsible umbrella strollers

SCAFFOLDING / PLATFORMS

• No temporary scaffolding is allowed; this includes scissor lifts. Ladders and platforms must be permanently attached to vehicles. Platforms may be no higher than 12 inches above the manufacturer's roof line.

FIREWORKS/WEAPONS 

• No fireworks (including flying lanterns) or weapons of any kind are permitted. This includes firearms, sporting knives, swords, or any other items restricted by Local, State or Federal law.

SIGNAGE

• No advertising signage is permitted on vehicles or camping set-ups without prior approval by Darlington Raceway.

FLAGS/CANOPIES

• Flags in the infield must be lowered during on-track activities. If you are leaving your spot to enjoy the race from an infield viewing area, please lower your flags beforehand.
• The top of a flagpole may not exceed a maximum height of 15 feet from the ground surface. Flagpoles or other similar objects are NOT permitted within 20 feet of an overhead electrical line.
• For your own safety and that of other fans around you, metal flagpoles are not permitted to be erected on Raceway property.
• Only non-metallic flagpoles are permitted (fiberglass, PVC, vinyl). Steel, aluminum, and other metal flagpoles are not permitted.
• Displays of the confederate flag or obscene/indecent flags are strictly prohibited.

DRONES

• Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, are strictly prohibited. Raceway personnel may remove guest using a UAV from the premises and confiscate the UAV until completion of the event.

• Golf carts
• Dune buggies
• Segways
• Riding barstools
• Dirt bikes
• Riding coolers
• Bicycles
• Electric bicycles
• Electric or gas scooters of any kind
• All-terrain vehicles (ATVs, UVs, or ATCs) or any off-road recreational vehicles

We have so many campers with us during race week, it is extremely important that all guests stay safe. Please see below for important safety information.

GENERATORS 

• Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning when using generators.
• Never use a generator or heater inside RVs, tents, trailers or similar areas, even when using fans or opening doors and windows for ventilation. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these areas and can linger for hours, even after the generator has shut off.
• Follow the instructions that come with your generator. Locate the unit outdoors and far from RVs, tents, trailers, doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors.
• Get fresh air right away if you start to feel dizzy or weak.

FIRE HAZARDS

• Never ​store fuel for your generator in RVs, tents or trailers. Gasoline, propane, kerosene and other flammable liquids should be stored outside of these areas in properly labeled, non-glass safety containers. Do not store them near a fuel-burning appliance, such as a natural gas water heater.
• Before refueling the generator, turn it off and let it cool down. Gasoline spilled on hot engine parts could ignite.

• NON-LICENSED MOTORIZED VEHICLES ARE NOT PERMITTED. THIS INCLUDES: GOLF CARTS, SCOOTERS, ATV’S, UTV’S, HOVERBOARDS/SKATEBOARDS, RIDING COOLERS, SEGWAYS, E-BIKES (ELECTRIC BICYCLES), RIDING BAR STOOLS, DUNE BUGGIES, AND RAZORS. A VEHICLE THAT IS STREET LEGAL OR LICENSED TO OPERATE ON THE ROADWAY DOES NOT MEAN IT IS ALLOWED ON DARLINGTON RACEWAY PROPERTY. DARLINGTON WILL REVIEW VEHICLES ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DEEM THEM UNAUTHORIZED. PLEASE LEAVE THEM AT HOME.
• Everyone regardless of age must have a grandstand ticket.
• All coolers and bags are subject to inspection at any time.
• Tickets obtained from sources other than Darlington Raceway and its affiliates may be lost, stolen, or counterfeit and in such cases will not be honored.
• Tickets may not be resold for any price on Raceway property.

Thank you for choosing to attend our events at Darlington Raceway. The following information will help secure the safety of yourself and others:

- One soft-sided cooler per person (maximum size of 14"x14"x14")
- Pre-packaged and sealed food and beverage items in clear bag or soft-sided cooler, to include alcoholic beverages (no glass containers)
- One backpack per person (maximum size of 18"x18"x14") or clutch bag/fanny pack (maximum size of 4.5"x6.5")
- If you have been issued a credential, it should be worn in a visible location and must be accompanied by a photo ID.
- Binoculars, cameras, headsets, etc. worn separately (without a bag) around the neck or belt are also allowed. Seat cushion bags with compartments will be reviewed on a n individual basis. Fans are asked to please be aware that all items brought through grandstand gates are subject to inspection.

NO firearms, knives, fireworks and items restricted by local, state or federal laws, including pocket knifes.
- Displays of the confederate flag will not be allowed.
- NO hard-sided coolers, thermos bottles and insulated cups of any size
- NO strollers (inside the grandstand area)
- NO umbrellas
- NO glass containers
- NO beach balls
- NO seats with arm rest
- NO bags, backpacks or containers larger than the allowed size
- NO pets with the exception of service animals

Please be aware that security will dispose of any restricted items listed above left in or around the gate area. Darlington Raceway will not be responsible for items left in or around Raceway property.

To ensure a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all guests at Darlington Raceway, the following code of conduct has been established. Each guest is responsible to:

Show respect to all guests, Raceway employees and their property

REFRAIN from:
- Sitting in a reserved seat without the appropriate ticket
- Unruly, disruptive, verbally abusive, threatening or illegal behavior
- Foul, abusive or obscene language, gestures, acts, signs or their display on clothing
- Throwing objects within the stadium or onto the racing surface
- Possession inside the track grounds of items not allowed for gate entry
- Intoxication to the point of impairment or resulting in irresponsible behavior risking yourself or other guests
- Fighting, taunting, harassing or threatening other guestsDisplaying signage or flags that impedes sightlines, the event broadcast or on-track competition or contains inappropriate, controversial, prejudicial, obscene or offensive symbols, slogans, language or imagery
- Attempting to interfere with on-track competition

Observe no smoking in all designated grandstand family seating areas, stairs and in elevators

Comply with all parking, camping and RV published rules

Follow all instructions of Raceway personnel

Comply with all local, state and federal law while on the Raceway property

All persons entering the Raceway are subject to reasonable search to protect the safety of the public and to ensure compliance with this Code of Conduct

Items intended for sale or trade may not be brought onto Raceway property, including the parking lots, without a written agreement with the Raceway

The unauthorized resale of tickets in, on or around the Raceway property is not permitted under any circumstances. Persons caught selling tickets in violation may have their tickets and their right to future tickets to the Raceway revoked. To avoid using counterfeit or stolen tickets, please purchase tickets through authorized Raceway ticket outlets only

Darlington Raceway management reserves the right to amend these items and has final determination in what is included in each.
Guests are responsible for their own behavior and the behavior of guests who they have provided admissions to. If Raceway staff or Law Enforcement personnel need to respond to and intervene on any of the above prohibited behaviors, those found to be in violation of this Code of Conduct may be subject to ejection without refund. Violations may result in the loss ticket renewal privileges to future events and/or arrest.

With your help, every guest will have a positive and memorable experience while visiting Darlington Raceway, the Track to Tough to Tame.

We recognize pets are like family and want to make your visit to Darlington Raceway the best ever. Since we do have many responsible fans and pet owners, we allow dogs and cats (hereafter “Pets”) in our Tent Campground, Grounds Red, Green & Yellow Camping, Pearson & Petty Reserved RV Parking and Infield RV Park areas.