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BRING your whole family to the track for race weekend

Darlington Raceway offers competitive kid pricing and family packages to accommodate your entire crew for a weekend of fun at the track. Whether it’s seeing your favorite driver or enjoying the sights and sounds of live racing action, the track has something to offer the entire family.

To ensure your family has the best race day experience, please read through the information below and feel free to contact our team at 866-459-RACE (7223) if you have any questions!

All guests attending Darlington Raceway are required to have a ticket.

Fans enjoying pre race action at DAR

Big Thrills for Little Fans

$10 Kids Tickets

NASCAR Cup Series  ·  September 6

Kids 12 and under get tickets starting at $10 for the Spring NASCAR Cup Series race.

Bonus

General tickets for children 12 and under are FREE with the purchase of an adult ticket to the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race.

Kids VIP Experience at Darlington Raceway

Kids VIP Experience

The ultimate way for kids 12 and under to experience Darlington! Saturday experiences are open to kids with a youth ticket. Sunday experiences are open to kids with a Pre-Race Experience pass. Registration must be done online in advance. Once you have purchased the required admissions, keep an eye on your email for the registration link, about two weeks prior to the race.

Available Experiences

  • Garage Tour (Saturday)
  • Hauler Tour (Sunday)
  • Pit Box Tours
  • Drivers Red Carpet (Sunday)

Requirements

  • Only one experience per child
  • Only one chaperone per child
  • Chaperones must be 18. Sunday experiences require a Pre-Race Experience pass.
  • Adult and minor waivers must be signed at check-in, prior to Garage Tours or Hauler Tours

Registration must be completed online in advance. Check your email after purchasing a kids VIP Experience pass for the registration link.

Parent Pro Tips

Tip 01

Bring a Cooler & Fuel Up

Soft-sided coolers are welcome through the gates and can contain ice.

Tip 02

Shades & SPF

Sun protection is non-negotiable at an outdoor race. Bring it or grab SPF, sunglasses, and hats at the merchandise haulers or at any of our retail shops.

Tip 03

LEGO City NASCAR Kids Zone

Arrive before the race to catch the LEGO City NASCAR Kids Zone in the Fan Zone. Face painting, simulators, RC cars, and a LEGO brick wall — all free with admission.

Tip 04

Gear Up

The merch hauler area in the midway has family-favorite driver gear, apparel, and souvenirs. Budget a stop on the way out.

Tip 05

Download Tickets Before Race Day

Download your tickets before you leave home. Digital tickets scan straight from your phone and keep the gate line moving.

LEGO City NASCAR Kids Zone at Darlington Raceway

Free with Admission

LEGO City NASCAR Kids Zone

Fan Zone  ·  Arrive before the race

Arrive before the green flag and make a full race day out of it. Games, face painting, simulators, and a LEGO brick wall — all in the Darlington Raceway Fan Zone.

What's inside

  • Face Painting
  • Blank car to decorate with markers
  • Carrera Slot Car Station
  • Horizon Hobby RC Cars
  • Video Game Station
  • LEGO Brick Wall & Photo Ops