Darlington Raceway: It’s Your Track!
The racing history and heritage of the Darlington Raceway is well-known by most in our community, and The Track Too Tough To Tame has been a vibrant part of Darlington County’s culture since 1950. But beyond the high-speed thrills and wall-scraping chills of NASCAR racing action, the track also provides a unique venue for local charities, schools, and civic organizations to stage memorable events.
Sept. 4-6 2015, Darlington SC. USA
Bojangles’ Southern 500 Race Weekend at Darlington Raceway.
(©2015, Harrelson Photography Inc.)
On October 28, Darlington Raceway will host the 5th Annual Speed and Feed BBQ Cook-Off and Car Show Presented by Raldex, where the best barbecue cooks in the southeast square off for slow-smoker supremacy. Guests get to enjoy live music and eat their fill of excellent BBQ, ribs, wings and other delicious creations.
Throughout the year, Darlington Raceway also hosts community events, like this April’s Spring Fling 5K run, which included an Easter egg hunt and free community dinner courtesy of Genesis Health Care. Guests were encouraged to donate non-perishable food items for The Lord Cares Food Bank and Harvest Hope Food Bank.
To help out with spring cleaning, Darlington Raceway staged the Palmetto Goodwill Great Pee Dee Yard Sale. Items not purchased could be donated to Palmetto Goodwill, a local non-profit whose mission is to help people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work.
This year,Darlington Raceway is once again teaming with the Darlington County School District, Darlington County Library System, the TEACH Foundation, and South Carolina Future Minds for a summer reading program designed to fight summer learning loss, reaching nearly 7,000 DCSD students.
“We want our local children to excel in school and grow up to make a positive impact in the world we live in,” Darlington Raceway President Kerry Tharp said. “We are more than happy to utilize our resources at the track to encourage a child to read more and improve their education.”
As the track’s commitment to community service and involvement grows, so does the excitement generated by its award-winning throwback Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 event, which will this year feature musical performances by The Oak Ridge Boys and Bret Michaels.
Tickets for the September 2 Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 and September 3 Bojangles’ Southern 500 are available now by visiting www.DarlingtonRaceway.com or by calling 866-459-7223.