A guided tour of the history of Darlington
Labor Day is almost here. It’s hotter than hot peppers on Carolina asphalt.
Ann Hunter: Jim would be so proud that Darlington is continuing the tradition
At the end of June, Darlington Raceway Track President Kerry Tharp walked members of the media around the track to see the improvements being made in the $7 million dollar ‘Better Darlington’ campaign. Joining Tharp was Ann Hunter, widow of the late Darlington Raceway track president Jim Hunter. “It gives me great honor and privilege to be out here, to be the President at Darlington, to walk in the same places as a man who I respected...
The 1970s: NASCAR overcomes an early recession
As NASCAR entered the ’70s, few could have predicted the major culture shifts that would soon change the sport forever. A number of key moves – and one major moment – highlighted the decade, all of which provided much needed stability and longevity to the sport for years to come. Most notably, the addition of Winston as the series sponsor in 1971, Bill France Sr. stepping down and turning the reins over to his son, Bill Jr., in 1972,...
The 1960s: A time of name recognition, manufacturer growth and speed in NASCAR
In the 1960s, it was all about “Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday” as the automobile manufacturers (namely Ford, General Motors and Chrysler) were heavily investing in NASCAR as a way to showcase and sell their products. It was considered an arms race of which manufacturer could build the fastest car in the sport throughout the 60s. Additionally, major superspeedways were being built throughout the country coinciding with the sport’s...
1990-1992: Storms Blow Through Darlington County
1990-92 was an era filled with big hair and painful fashion choices; this writer has the pictures to prove it!