This Track Is Too Tough To Tame
Darlington Raceway. The Lady In Black. One of the best places on the planet to be a NASCAR fan. If you've never watched a race at Darlington Raceway, you have no idea what you have been missing out on. Whether in person, or on television -- this track is what racing is all about!
Take A Lap Around The Lady In Black
The view from inside a racecar at Darlington Raceway.
A Day at Darlington Speedway
A Brief History Of Darlington Raceway
Darlington Raceway On Wikipedia
Darlington Raceway is a race track built for NASCAR racing located near Darlington, South Carolina. It is nicknamed the "Lady in Black" and "The Track Too Tough to Tame" by many NASCAR fans and drivers and advertised as "A NASCAR Tradition". It is of a unique, somewhat egg-shaped design, an oval with the ends of very different configurations, a condition which supposedly arose from the proximity of one end of the track to a minnow pond the owner refused to relocate. This situation makes it very challenging for the crews to set up their cars' handling in a way that will be effective at both ends.
Darlington Raceway Track Map
Darlington Raceway On The Internet
- Darlington Raceway
- The official website of Darlington Raceway.
- NASCAR.com
- Darlington Raceway Page at NASCAR.com
- NASCAR Sprint Cup Racing
- NASCAR Sprint Cup Racing on Wikipedia
- NASCAR Nationwide Series Racing
- NASCAR Nationwide Series Racing on Wikipedia
Books About Darlington Raceway
Darlington International Raceway 1950-1967
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Darlington Raceway: 50th Anniversary
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NASCAR 2008 Schedule At Darlington Raceway
- 05/09/08 ~~ 2008 Diamond Hill Plywood 200 ~~ NASCAR Nationwide Series
- 05/10/08 ~~ Dodge Challenger 500 ~~ NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Where Is Darlington, South Carolina?
How Do I Get To Darlington Speedway If I'm Driving?
Do You Need To Fly To South Carolina?
You can check on flights, cars, and hotels (or any combination of them) right here.
What Is Darlington, SC All About?
Some hometown stat's on the home of Darlington Raceway.
The population of 29532 is 21,029.
That's #4916 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
49% of the population is white, which is 25 points less than the national average.
The average household income in 29532 is $29,913, which is $215 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $69,000. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of -12% from the typical value.
Men make up 46% of the population, and the typical age in this part of SC is 36.1.
Stats about: Darlington, SC
Population: 21,029Number of Households: 8,944
Average House Value: $69,000
Average Income per Household: $29,913
Elevation: 155 ft
Population Breakdown:
What Is The Weather Like In Darlington, South Carolina?
Current weather conditions in Darlington, SC (29532)
Local Pollen Reports
81°F (Feels like 84°F)
Last update: 8/21/08 4:45 PM EDT
Humidity: 64%Visibility: 9.0 mi
Dew Point: 68°F
UV Index: 2 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.10in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 15mph From: Airport Conditions
Tonight
Low
Low: 67°F
Sunrise: 6:45 AM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Friday
Aug 22
N/A
High: 85°F
Low: 67°F
Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Saturday
Aug 23
Mostly Cloudy / Wind
High: 87°F
Low: 67°F
Sunrise: 6:47 AM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Sunday
Aug 24
Partly Cloudy
High: 88°F
Low: 68°F
Sunrise: 6:47 AM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Full NASCAR Sprint Cup 2008 Schedule
- 2/09/08 ~~ Budweiser Shootout ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 2/14/08 ~~ Gatorade Duel 1 & 2 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 02/17/08 ~~ Daytona 500 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 2/24/08 ~~ Auto Club 500 ~~ California Speedway
- 3/02/08 ~~ UAW Dodge 400 ~~ Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- 3/09/08 ~~ Kobalt Tools 500 ~~ Atlanta Motor Speedway
- 3/16/08 ~~ Food City 500 ~~ Bristol Motor Speedway
- 3/30/08 ~~ Goody's Cool Orange 500 ~~ Martinsville Speedway
- 4/06/08 ~~ Samsung 500 ~~ Texas Motor Speedway
- 4/12/08 ~~ Subway Fresh 500 ~~ Phoenix International Raceway
- 4/27/08 ~~ Aarons' 499 ~~ Talladega Superspeedway
- 5/03/08 ~~ Crown Royal 400 ~~ Richmond International Speedway
- 5/10/08 ~~ Dodge Challenger 500 ~~ Darlington Raceway
- 5/17/08 ~~ NASCAR Sprint All-Star Challenge ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
- 5/25/08 ~~ Coca Cola 600 ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
- 6/01/08 ~~ Autism Speaks 400 ~~ Dover Downs International Speedway
- 6/08/08 ~~ Pocono 500 ~~ Pocono Raceway
- 6/15/08 ~~ Citizens Bank 400 ~~ Michigan International Speedway
- 6/22/08 ~~ Toyota/Save Mart 350 ~~ Infineon Raceway
- 6/29/08 ~~ Lenox Industrial Tools 300 ~~ New Hampshire International Speedway
- 7/05/08 ~~ Pepsi 400 ~~ Daytona International Speedway
- 7/12/08 ~~ USG Sheetrock 400 ~~ Chicagoland Speedway
- 7/27/08 ~~ Allstate 400 at the Brickyard ~~ Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- 8/03/08 ~~ Pennsylvania 500 ~~ Pocono Raceway
- 8/10/08 ~~ Centurion Boats at The Glen ~~ Watkins Glen International
- 8/17/08 ~~ 3M Performance 400 ~~ Michigan International Speedway
- 8/23/08 ~~ Sharpie 500 ~~ Bristol Motor Speedway
- 8/31/08 ~~ Sharp Aquos 500 ~~ California Speedway
- 9/06/08 ~~ Chevrolet Rock & Roll 400 ~~ Richmond International Speedway
- 09/14/08 New Hampshire International Speedway
9/14/08 ~~ Sylvania 300 ~~ New Hampshire International Speedway - 9/21/08 ~~ Dover 400 ~~ Dover International Speedway
- 9/28/08 ~~ Kansas 400 ~~ Kansas Speedway
- 10/05/08 ~~ UAW-Ford 500 ~~ Talladega Superspeedway
- 10/11/08 ~~ Bank of America 500 ~~ Lowe's Motor Speedway
- 10/19/08 ~~ Subway 500 ~~ Martinsville Speedway
- 10/26/08 ~~ Pep Boys Auto 500 ~~ Atlanta Motor Speedway
- 11/02/08 ~~ Dickies 500 ~~ Texas Motor Speedway
- 11/09/08 ~~ Checker Auto Parts 500 ~~ Phoenix International Raceway
- 11/16/08 ~~ Ford 400 ~~ Homestead-Miami Speedway
Mark Your Calendar For NASCAR!
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NASCAR Drivers 2008 Calendar
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Stars of Nascar 2008 Calendar
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Other Racing Activities At Darlington Raceway
- 2008 USAC Silver Crown
Thursday, May 08, 2008
The excitement of open-wheel racing returns to Darlington Raceway for the second consecutive year. The Silver Crown Showdown will run under the lights on Thursday, May 8, 2008. - Darlington Historic Racing Festival
August 30 - 31, 2008
Come see legendary cars and drivers from several racing series, including NASCAR and Indy Car, from the 1950's through the 1970's. Participating racing personalities include Junior Johnson, Buddy Baker, Darrell Waltrip, and ten-time Darlington Raceway winner David Pearson, as well as championship car owner Bud Moore and former driver Cotton Owens.
The Darlington Historic Racing Festival offers fans two days of excitement, August 30 and 31, 2008, featuring question and answer sessions with the legends, exhibition laps by the historic race cars, autograph sessions, a large display and vendor area, car carousels and a variety of other activities for racing fans of all ages.
Fan Notes For Darlington Raceway
So, what do you think of Darlington Raceway? Have you earned your Darlington Stripe as a fan; ever been to a race here?
Is the Lady In Black your favorite track for NASCAR? If not, which one is?
Leave me a note here and let me know your thoughts and opinions, or just say hello.
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QuantumTraveler
NASCAR is great. Thanks for sharing this good stuff about Darlington. Great job. Posted May 08, 2008 |
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