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Welcome to Darlington Raceway
Welcome to Darlington Raceway, NASCAR’s original superspeedway and the track
that is still “Too Tough to Tame.”
Everyone at Darlington Raceway is excited for the 2010 Southern 500 and
Darlington 200 on Mother’s Day weekend. These two nights of competition will give
fans a chance to see NASCAR’s biggest stars try to tame the “Lady in Black” and
earn their Darlington Stripes. The weekend will culminate on Saturday night when the
Johnny Mantz Southern 500 trophy is awarded to the winning driver in Victory Lane.
In addition to the NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
action this Mother’s Day weekend the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will
return to Darlington Raceway on August 14 for the “Too Tough To Tame” 200. The
one-day show marks the first time the trucks have run at Darlington since 2004.
We will once again host the Darlington Historic Racing Festival and have added
two new components for 2010; a swap meet and car show. The two-day festival will
take place on Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26 and will feature
vintage race cars, appearances by racing legends, autograph and question and
answer sessions as well as exhibition runs.
Chris Browning
President
Darlington Raceway
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Directions & Parking........................ 6
Directions to Darlington Raceway
Shuttle Service
Parking Lots
Pole Position Parking
Inbound Traffic Pattern Map
Motorcycle Parking
Tram Service
Section 2: Disabled Guest Assistance............ 10
Purchasing Tickets
Handicap Parking Areas
Disabilities Assistance Carts
Elevators & Ramps
Service Animals
Section 3: Schedules & Opening Times.......... 12
Contact Information
Schedule of Events
Broadcast Schedule
Section 4: Gate Policies/Tickets/Credentials..15
Gate Policies & Safety Information
Flag Policy in Grandstands
Fan Rules & Regulations
Where to Purchase Tickets
Ticket Insurance
Weather Delays
Will Call
Re-entry Policy (Pass Out)
Credentials
Grandstand Map
Section 5: Area Information............................ 21
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Hotels
Area Restaurants
Area Airports
Car Rental
Area Attractions
Nightlife
Section 6: Hospitality/Pre-Race Pit Pass........ 26
Hospitality Village
Darlington Stripe Zone
Palmetto Pavilion
Tower Suites, Infield Suites & Legends Suites
Pre-Race Pit Pass
Dress Code on Pit Road
Hospitality Village Policies
Section 7: Camping Information..................... 28
Infield Camping & RV
Flag Policy
Outside Camping & RV
Portable Toilet Rentals
Ice Sales
Mobile Showers
Section 8: Fan Services & Policies................. 32
Medical First Aid
Security
Text Messaging
Telephones & ATM
Souvenirs
Lost and Found
Vehicle Assistance
Guest Services
Child Wristbands
Behavior Policy
Family Section
Golf Cart Policy & No Drive Zone Policy
Section 9: Race Week Activities & Facts........ 36
Darlington Car Hauler Parade
Festival on the Square
Raceway Facts
Section 10: Index............................................ 38
Darlington Raceway’s Fan Guide is published by Anthem Motorsports, Inc., 7101 College Blvd., Suite 400, Overland Park, KS
66210, www.AnthemMotorsports.com, tel.: 913-894-6923. Entire contents of this magazine are copyright 2010 by Anthem
Motorsports, Inc. Contents may not be reproduced in any manner, either whole or in part without written permission from the
publisher. Anthem publishes more than 1.5 million fan guides at America’s most prestigious tracks. Printed in the U.S.A.
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Directions
Directions from I-95, I-20, Highway 151
From I-95, take exit 164 and proceed north on Highway 52, until 52 Bypass (look for the
Pizza Hut and McDonald’s). Follow the blue directional signs to your specific grandstand.
From I-20, take exit 131 and travel north on Highway 401. As you approach the track,
follow the blue directional signs to your specific grandstand.
OR
From I-20, take exit 137 and travel north on Highway 340. Take a left on Rogers Road
and follow blue directional signs to your specific grandstand.
Traveling east on Highway 151, grandstand parking is available at Gate 40, for all
grandstands.
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY
THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL.
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Shuttle Service
Lancaster Trailways provides a shuttle service from Florence area hotels and from the
Park and Ride lot at the Florence Civic Center. Shuttle pickup and drop-off location
at the track is located in the Manheim Auction parking lot on Race Track Road. There
is a cost of $5 (subject to change) per person each way. For more information on
shuttle service, call Lancaster Trailways at 1-800-621-4580 or on the web at
www.lancastertours.com.
Parking Lots
All general day parking on Darlington Raceway property is FREE.
Overnight parking is not allowed in general day parking lots.
Tailgating is not permitted in the hospitality parking lot.
Fans with Colvin Grandstand or Pearson Tower tickets should park at Gate 40 off of
Highway 151.
Fans with Tyler Tower, Wallace Grandstand or Brasington Tower tickets should park at
Gate 34 off of Indian Branch Road.
Guests with a hospitality parking pass should park at Gate 39B off of Highway 151.
Pole Position Parking
Fans have the option to purchase a parking space, within the gates, behind Tyler Tower.
Please contact the ticket office at 843-395-8802 for more information.
Vehicle pass valid for Pole Position Parking only, not good for any other areas. Must stay
within confines of purchased space.
Only one vehicle per Pole Position Parking space
Pole position parking is for personal cars, vans and pickups
Enter at Gate 32 on Racetrack Road, then enter Gate 27
All occupants must have an admission ticket
Driver’s license and vehicle registration information is required in advance
Soft sided coolers only
Coolers may be no larger than 6x6x12
No glass
No tents
No large grills
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Motorcycle Parking
Motorcycles can park on the cement pad located on Highway 151 at Gate 1 (next
to the Warehouse) or on Petty Boulevard located off Indian Branch Road, Gate 34.
Space is limited.
Tram Service
Boarding locations for trams are at the following:
Gate 6 (behind the Turn 3 Security Building)
The west end of Tyler Tower (near Gate 12)
Between Brasington Tower and the east end of Tyler Tower (near Gate 27)
This free service operates on Friday only, providing transportation between the
frontstretch and backstretch. The museum is closest to the Gate 6 stop.
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Darlington Raceway welcomes guests with disabilities and we provide numerous
accessible features. If you have any questions about disability services we provide,
please visit one of our Guest Services tents throughout the property during event
weekend or contact our Ticket Office at 843-395-8802.
Ticketing
Handicap seating is available. Please contact our ticket office for ordering information at
843-395-8802.
Handicap Parking
• ADA/Handicapped parking is available in the ADA parking lot near the vehicle tunnel.
Guests should enter at Gate 39B off of Highway 151.
• An authorized state issued vehicle license or windshield tag is required. The person
to whom it was issued must be present in the vehicle.
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Disabilities Assistance Carts
Darlington Raceway has instituted a fleet of golf carts to assist our guests with
disabilities with transportation within the immediate Raceway property. Operated by
our guest services volunteers, this fleet may be accessed by contacting one of our
carts operating from:
Pre-race dedicated pick-up points at:
• Guest Service locations, listed in Section 8
• Handicapped parking lot adjacent to tunnel
Post-race dedicated pick-up points at:
• East end of Tyler Tower, beneath section A sign
• Ground Level of the Tyler Tower at the elevator
• Ground Level of the Pearson Tower at the elevator
• Bottom of ramp in Colvin Grandstand
• Bottom of ramp in Brasington Grandstand
Please be advised that delays may occur during high volume times immediately before
and after the race. Transports will occur in the order of the guests’ arrival. Please plan
your arrival accordingly. This is a FREE service courtesy of Darlington Raceway. Please,
no tipping drivers.
Elevators and Ramps
Handicap accessible areas are located at the following:
Colvin Grandstand (ramp): Located near Gate 1 off Highway 151
Brasington Tower (ramp): Located near Gate 26 off Racetrack Road
Pearson Tower (elevator): Located in tower between Sections H & K
Wallace Grandstand & Tyler Tower (elevator): Located next to the west tunnel
Service Animals
Seeing-eye dogs, or those used to assist disabled guests, are allowed in all areas at
Darlington Raceway. Please be sure they remain leashed or harnessed at all times while
on property. It is the responsibility of the owner to clean up after their service animal.
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Contact Us
Telephone Numbers
Ticket Office
Administrative Office
Maintenance
Security
Public Relations
Marketing/Sales
866-459-7223 (toll-free)
or 843-395-8802
843-395-8900
843-395-8879
843-395-8849
843-395-8823
843-395-8892
Internet
For tickets, current information, results and news from the track, visit:
www.darlingtonraceway.com, www.facebook.com/darlingtonraceway or
www.twitter.com/tootoughtotame
Schedule of Events
The Southern 500®/Darlington 200 weekend at Darlington Raceway.
A detailed schedule is available online at www.darlingtonraceway.com.
Friday, May 7
7:30 pm
Darlington 200
NASCAR Nationwide Series race
(147 laps, 200.8 miles)
Saturday, May 8
7:20 pm Southern 500®
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race
(367 laps, 501.3 miles)
**Schedule tentative and subject to change.
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Broadcast Schedule
Radio
Motor Racing Network (MRN Radio) will provide live coverage of all race events on
WEGX 92.9 FM.
Television
Affiliate
FOX
ABC
ESPN2
SPEED
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Cable Channel
Channel 7
Channel 9
Channel 28
Channel 45
DIRECTV Channel
FOX 43
ABC 15
ESPN2 209
SPEED 607
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Gate Policies and Safety Information
Thank you for choosing to attend our events at Darlington Raceway. We appreciate your
patronage and will do our best to ensure that you have a wonderful race experience at the
track “Too Tough to Tame.”
The following items are permitted in grandstand areas:
1. One soft-sided bag no larger than 6 x 6 x 12 inches. Soft-sided bags include
insulated coolers, scanner bags, fanny packs, purses, diaper bags, binocular cases,
etc. Soft-sided bags may contain ice.
2. One clear plastic bag no larger than 18 x 18 x 4 inches such as those used to
accommodate samples received and purchases made after fans have parked their cars.
Clear plastic bags may not contain ice. Each fan is allowed to bring in one soft-sided bag and
one clear bag, totaling two bags per fan.
3. If you have been issued a credential, it should be worn in a visible location and must
be accompanied by a photo ID.
4. 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
an individual basis. Fans are asked to please be aware that all items brought through
grandstand gates are subject to inspection.
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For your safety, the following items are NOT permitted in grandstand areas:
• firearms, knives, fireworks and items restricted by local, state or federal laws,
including pocketknives
• hard-sided coolers, thermos bottles and insulated cups of any size
• strollers
• umbrellas
• glass containers
• beach balls
• seats with arm rests
• bags, backpacks or containers larger than the allowed size
• 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.
Flag Policy in Grandstands
Flags are acceptable for admissions; provided they are not attached to poles and
they do not obstruct other fans’ viewing of racing activities. No flag poles of any
type will be allowed. Small nationality flags attached to a pencil sized diameter
wooden stick will be allowed.
General Fan Rules and Regulations
• All ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds.
• Every person, regardless of age, must have a grandstand ticket.
• All coolers and bags are subject to inspection at any time.
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Purchase Tickets
Frontstretch Ticket Office is located at Gate 16 directly behind the Tyler Tower grandstand.
The Main Ticket Office is located on the Backstretch (on Highway 151) near the
Museum/NMPA Hall of Fame.
Event Ticket Insurance
Darlington Raceway, in partnership with Mondial Assistance, offers Event Ticket Protector
Insurance to cover ticket buyers who are unable to attend events due to unforeseen
circumstances. The coverage, an optional purchase in addition to the certain ticket, will be
$6.25 per ticket, subject to change. This cost can only be paid by credit card. Additional
details are available online at www.darlingtonraceway.com/insurance.
Weather Delays
In the event of a delay or postponement, Darlington Raceway will honor all tickets on
the rescheduled race day. In the event the race is postponed, that start time will be
based on current weather conditions and at the discretion of NASCAR. All ticket sales
are final, no refunds.
Will Call
Will Call pickup for paid tickets is located in the Frontstretch Ticket Office at Gate 16
for Tyler, Wallace, Brasington, and Pearson ticket holders and in the Backstretch Main
Ticket Office at Gate 3 for Colvin ticket holders.
Re-entry Policy
Guests must have a Pass Out and Grandstand Ticket to re-enter. Pass Outs are issued
at Gate 1, 3, 10, 11, 13, 17, 31.
Credential Office
Darlington Raceway’s Credential Office is located across Highway 151 from the Raceway
on the backstretch. This office is for media, track workers, and race officials.
If your credential request has been approved, please pick them up at the Credential
Office during the following times.
Tuesday, May 4
9am - 5pm
Wednesday, May 5
9am - 5pm
Thursday, May 6
9am - 5pm
Friday, May 7
6am - 8:30pm
Saturday, May 8
8am - 8:30pm
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Hotels – Race Rates for Race Fans
These area hotels are offering race fans minimum night stays and reduced rates. Please
contact hotels for more information.
Hilton Garden Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn & Suites (Civic Center)
Holiday Inn Express
Baymont Inn & Suites
Days Inn
Ramada Inn
Econo Lodge
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
Sleep Inn
Super 8
Comfort Inn & Suites
Quality Inn
Comfort Suites
Florence, SC
Florence, SC
Florence, SC
Florence, SC
Florence, SC
Florence, SC
Florence, SC
Bishopville, SC
Lugoff, SC
Sumter, SC
Dillon, SC
Dillon, SC Conway, SC
Conway, SC
(843)-432-3001
(843)-662-7000
(843)-629-9000
(843)-432-1500
(843)-468-9994
(843)-665-8550
(843)-669-4171
(803)-428-3200
(803)-438-6990
(803)-469-0500
(843)-774-4161
(843)-774-4137
(843)-347-7254
(843)-347-9292
1536 S. Main Street
1268 Harry Byrd Hwy.
225 Lamar Highway
2233 W. Harry Byrd Hwy.
318 Pearl St. 120 Express Lane
32 Public Square
360 Russell St
110 S. Main Street
1501 S. Main St.
1502 S. Main St.
(843) 393-9534
(843) 393-9999
(843) 393-1217
(843) 395-2257
(843) 393-4531
(843) 393-8878
(843) 393-5511
(843) 393-9140
(843) 393-7887
(843) 393-9733
(843) 393-5201
Area Restaurants
Darlington
B&B Restaurant
Boss Hogs Smokehouse
Burger King
Country Barn Restaurant
Dairy Bar
Great China Jewel’s Deluxe Restaurant
Joe’s Grill
Las Palmitas
McDonald’s
Pizza Hut
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Raceway Grill
Subway
Takis Restaurant
Ward Street
Wendy’s
1207 Harry Byrd Hwy.
1001 Pearl St.
609 Pearl St.
114 Ward St.
989 S. Governor Williams Hwy
(843) 393-7339
(843) 393-6529
(843) 393-8979
(843) 393-1332
(843) 395-0042
203 S. Fifth St.
137 E. Carolina Ave.
636 Poole St.
1809 S. Fifth St.
2404 Kelleytown Rd.
328 N Fifth St.
500 S. Fifth St. 1236 S. Fourth Street
(843) 339-2611
(843) 857-9080
(843) 383-4272
(843) 383-0561
(843) 383-3747
(843) 332-9158
(843) 332-2234
(843) 339-2600
1243 W. Lucas St.
914 S. Cashua St. 1720 W. Palmetto St.
811 S. Irby St.
804 Second Loop Road
829 S. Irby St.
712 W. Palmetto St.
3015 West Radio Drive 1945 W. Palmetto St.
2029 W. Evans St.
1824 W. Lucas St.
2001 Cashua Rd.
2020 W. Palmetto St.
2007 W. Lucas St.
1940 Hoffmeyer Rd.
800 S. Irby St.
1725 W. Palmetto St.
2699 David McLeod Blvd. 3410 W. Radio Dr.
2600 David McLeod Blvd (843) 665-6132
(843) 679-9678
(843) 669-6247
(843) 679-9406
(843) 669-9621
(843) 662-6311
(843) 661-7850
(843) 413-6059
(843) 413-0600
(843) 665-6508
(843) 662-9023
(843) 661-5100
(843) 673-6988
(843) 413-9186
(843) 667-6207
(843) 676-9545
(843) 292-1559
(843) 629-9999
(843) 667-3888
(843) 667-8228
Hartsville
Applebee’s Grill and Bar
Bizzell’s Food and Spirits
J. Michael’s Restaurant
Rancho Grande
Shug’s Smokehouse Grill
Sonic
Wingz & Ale
Zaxby’s
Florence
Angelo’s Seafood
Ann’s Taste of Thai
Apple Annie’s
Applebee’s Grill and Bar
Café Florentine
Carmen’s Restaurant
Carolina Wings and Ribs
Chili’s
CiCi’s
Corona Mexican Restaurant
Cracker Barrel
Creek Ratz
Don Jose Mexican Restaurant Fatz Café
Five Guys
Golden Corral
Groucho’s Deli
IHOP
Indigo Joe’s Hibachi Supreme Grill
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Jack’s Place
J. Michael’s Grill & Raw Bar
Juan Jose Mexican Restaurant
Little Caeser’s
Longhorn Steakhouse
Miyami Japanese Steakhouse
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Olive Garden
Outback Steakhouse
Papa John’s
Papa John’s
Percy & Willie’s Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut
Quincy’s Family Steak House
Red Lobster
Redbone Alley
Roger’s BBQ
Ruby Tuesday
Ruby Tuesday
Schlotzky’s Deli
Shuckers Raw Bar
Starfire Grill and Spirits
The Swamp Sports Bar
Stefano’s Italian Restaurant
Victor’s
Zaxby’s
850 Woody Jones Blvd 2015 W. Evans. St.
1316 S. Irby St.
1725 W. Palmetto St.
3021 W. Radio Dr.
2007 W. Evans St.
1940 Hoffmeyer Rd.
2901 W. Radio Rd.
110 Dunbarton Dr.
225 Cherokee Rd.
205 Second Loop Rd.
2401 David McLeod Blvd.
961 S. Irby St.
3932 E. Palmetto St.
1924 W. Lucas St.
2540 David McLeod Blvd.
1903 W. Palmetto St.
2004 Second Loop Rd.
Magnolia Mall
1812 W. Lucas St.
1935 W. Palmetto St.
1155 S. Irby St.
2130 W. Palmetto St.
1563 W. Palmetto St.
2600 S. Irby St.
1247 S. Irby St.
2211 W. Lucas St.
(843) 662-3416
(843) 661-7040
(843) 335-0865
(843) 664-1005
(843) 665-9120
(843) 629-9989
(843) 661-7807
(843) 669-8399
(843) 679-0055
(843) 669-6470
(843) 662-4041
(843) 669-1620
(843) 679-2490
(843) 679-2489
(843) 667-6996
(843) 661-7130
(843) 673-0035
(843) 667-9291
(843) 673-0545
(843) 629-1947
(843) 673-0777
(843) 629-1980
(843) 661-7827
(843) 676-9997
(843) 664-9191
(843) 665-0846
(843) 662-8600
Area Airports
Florence Regional Airport (approximately 15 miles)
www.florencescairport.com
843-669-5001
Myrtle Beach International Airport (approximately 85 miles)
www.myrtlebeachairport.com
843-448-1589
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport (approximately 90 miles)
www.columbiaairport.com
1-888-562-5002
Fayetteville Regional Airport (approximately 90 miles)
www.flyfay.com
910-433-1160
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (approximately 100 miles)
www.charmeck.org
704-359-4910
Charleston International Airport (approximately 135 miles)
www.chs-airport.com
843-767-1100
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (approximately 170 miles)
www.rdu.com
919-840-2123
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (approximately 175 miles)
www.gspairport.com
864-877-7426
Car Rental
For car rental information, please contact the local airport at 843-669-5001 or at
www.florencescairport.com.
Area Attractions
Darlington
Darlington Country Club Golf Course
125 Country Club Rd.
Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum 1301 Harry Byrd Hwy.
Downtown Darlington
Public Square
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(843) 393-0236
(843) 395-8821
Victory Lane (Driver hands in concrete) Near Public Square
Williamson Park
Spring Street
Florence
All Star Lanes
Chuck E Cheese
Crossings Golf Course
Florence Commons
Florence Mall
Florence Museum
Magnolia Mall
Pee Dee Tourism
Skateland
Southgate Bowling Center
Swamp Fox Cinema
Traces Golf Course
118 N. Cashua Dr.
Magnolia Mall
3540 Shadow Creek Dr.
2835 David McLeod Blvd.
1945 W. Palmetto St.
558 Spruce St.
2701 David McLeod Blvd.
3290 W. Radio Dr.
25 Belt Line Blvd.
1902 S. Irby St. 3400 Radio Rd.
4322 W. Southborough
(843) 669-0950
(843) 669-7655
(843) 661-5050
(843) 669-5466
(843) 662-7775
Myrtle Beach
NASCAR Speedpark
1820 21st Avenue N.
(843) 918-8725
1720 W. Palmetto St.
2001 Cashua Rd.
3024 TV Road
2015 W. Evans St.
I-95 & US 52
2401 David McLeod Blvd.
2004 W. Lucas St.
1903 W. Palmetto St.
1945 Second Loop Rd.
1115 S. Irby St.
I-95 & US 52
1563 W. Palmetto St.
(843) 669-6247
(843) 661-5100
(843) 669-1950
(843) 661-7040
(843) 669-4241
(843) 669-1620
(843) 413-3600
(843) 673-0035
(843) 664-9221
(843) 629-1980
(843) 665-4555
(843) 676-9997
(843) 669-5151
(843) 679-9436
(843) 665-8040
(843) 662-3351
Nightlife
Florence
Apple Annie’s
Creek Ratz
The Edge Bar & Grill
J. Michael’s Grill
Mallard’s (Ramada Inn)
Percy & Willie’s
Phoenix Grill (Thunderbird Inn)
Redbone Alley
The Roundhouse
Shuckers Raw Bar
Teddy’s Nightclub (Holiday Inn)
The Swamp Sports Bar
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Hospitality Village
This corporate hospitality area is located just outside Turn 3, directly behind the suite towers. It
is a restricted access area in which companies may lease a tent to entertain guests or purchase
a table in the Palmetto Pavilion. Individual guests may also purchase tickets to the fan
hospitality area, known as the Darlington Stripe Zone (See below for more information).
Darlington Stripe Zone
The Darlington Stripe Zone is an exclusive fan hospitality area in the Hospitality Village. Passes
are available for the Southern 500® in limited numbers. In addition to the grandstand tickets
purchased through our ticket office, Darlington Stripe Zone passes include:
• Food and Beverage (including 4 beer tickets)
• Pre-Race COLD Pit Passes
• Question and answer session with Sprint Cup driver
• Track Souvenir
• Live Entertainment
• Event Souvenir Program
Cost of the pass is $140 plus the cost of your grandstand ticket. For more information, call
the ticket office at 843-395-8802.
Palmetto Pavilion
Located in Hospitality Village, the Palmetto Pavilion is an exclusive way to entertain
smaller groups of clients or employees. This package is sold in tables of 8 and includes
the following:
• Eight-person table with company signage
• Premium grandstand ticket for each guest
• Two hospitality parking passes
• Food and beverage
• Pre-race COLD pit passes for each guest
• Live entertainment and driver appearance
• Souvenir program and credential holder for each guest
• Special track souvenir for each guest
For pricing information, please contact Darlington Raceway Marketing at 843-395-8877 or
[email protected].
Tower Suites
Located outside Turn 3, Darlington Raceway Tower and Sprint Tower.
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Infield Suites
Located in the infield between Turns 1 & 2.
Legends Suites
Located above Colvin Grandstand on the backstretch.
Pre-Race Pit Passes
Pre-race pit passes can be obtained with the purchase of a Darlington Stripe Zone or
Palmetto Pavilion package. Please contact the Marketing and Sales Department at
843-395-8877 for additional information.
Dress Code
NASCAR and Darlington Raceway enforce a dress code on pit road when the pits are
COLD. Shoes and shirt are required on pit road at all times. Other rules apply in the
garage area. For more information call the Administration Office at 843-395-8900.
*Alcohol is NOT permitted on pit road or in the garage area.*
All fans with the proper credentials wishing to enter pit road or the garage area must
be dressed appropriately or will be turned away.
Hospitality Village Policies and Safety Information
For your safety, the following items are NOT permitted in Hospitality Village.
• coolers, no exceptions
• firearms, knives, fireworks and items restricted by local, state or federal laws,
including pocketknives
• glass containers
• beach balls
• bags, backpacks or containers
• 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 Hospitality Village entrance. Darlington Raceway will not be responsible
for items left in or around Raceway property.
General Hospitality Rules and Regulations
• All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds.
• Every person, regardless of age, must have a hospitality pass accompanied by a
grandstand ticket.
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Infield Camping/RV Information
Azalea Terrace
Reserved Auto/Van/Pickup parking in Turns 3 and 4. The sites are 15’ x 30’ and
will accommodate 1 vehicle and tent or pop-up. Sorry, no generators allowed.
No RV’s. Height limit - 7’10”.
Palmetto Terrace
Reserved Auto/Van/Pickup parking in Turns 1 and 2. The sites are 15’ x 30’ and will
accommodate 1 vehicle and tent or pop-up. Sorry, no generators allowed. No RV’s.
Height limit - 7’10”.
Magnolia Place
Reserved Auto/Van/Pickup parking in the central area of Turns 3 and 4. The sites
are 15’ x 30’ and will accommodate 1 vehicle and tent or pop-up. Sorry, no generators
allowed. No RV’s. Height limit - 7’10”.
Reserved Infield RV Area
Each site is 15’ x 40’ and will accommodate 1 RV or 1 pull-behind camper and vehicle.
Sorry, no generators allowed. Each site has a 30 amp hook up.
Infield Camping/RV Rules and Regulations
• Speed limit is 5 mph.
• Unauthorized golf carts are not allowed.
• Scooter, bicycles, motorcycles, skateboards, rollerblades, etc. are not permitted.
• Camping permitted in designated campgrounds only
• Camping passes must be displayed in camping unit at all times.
• Camping tow sticker must be affixed to tow vehicle windshield at all times.
• NO generators allowed in the infield at anytime.
• Scaffolding and ladders are NOT permitted.
• Carports are NOT permitted.
• No on-site construction.
• Campfires must be in container designed for such purpose. Campfires are not
allowed on the ground.
• Quiet time will be observed from midnight until 6 a.m.
• Loud music and noise will not be tolerated.
• All flags must be lowered one hour prior to any track activity.
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Use of external speakers not allowed.
No firearms, dangerous weapons or fireworks permitted.
No flatbed, box or cube trucks are permitted.
Guest must have pass out and infield ticket to re-enter. Pass outs are given
at Gate 12 for infield guests.
• All RV’s must be self-contained.
• Once your vehicle enters the infield it may not exit until the Saturday night
event is complete.
• Any tow vehicles must fit in your space.
Flag Policy
Grandstands
Flags are acceptable for admissions; provided they are not attached to poles and
that they do not obstruct other fans’ viewing of racing activities. No flag poles
of any type will be allowed. Small nationality flags attached to a pencil sized
diameter wooden stick will be allowed.
Infield and Parking Lots
To ensure that the NASCAR Nationwide Series and Sprint Cup Series team
spotters have a clear view of the entire racetrack at all times, all flags must be
lowered one hour prior to any track activity. This includes practice, qualifying and
both races. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
For your safety and that of others around you, metal flagpoles are not permitted to be
erected on Raceway property. Please note the following track rules:
Only non-metallic flagpoles are permitted:
Permitted: Fiberglass, PVC, Vinyl
Not Permitted: Steel, aluminum, other metal
The top of a flagpole may not exceed maximum height of 15ft. from ground surface.
Flagpoles or other similar objects are NOT permitted within 20ft. of an overhead
electrical line.
Outside Camping/RV Information
Park Place (RV)
Reserved RV Parking located behind the Credential building on Hwy. 151/34. Water is
available at reserved spaces.
20’ x 45’ spaces, sorry, no tents or hookups. Tow vehicles are allowed.
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Pearson Boulevard (RV)
Reserved RV parking area behind Pearson Tower.
15’ x 50’ spaces, sorry, no tents or hookups. Tow vehicles must fit in space, or park
in adjacent area.
Petty Boulevard (RV)
Reserved parking area behind Tyler Tower (south side of trees).
20’ x 40’ spaces, sorry, no hookups. Tow vehicles must fit in space, or park in adjacent area.
Camp Darlington (Tent)
Reserved parking area behind Pearson Tower. Guests can park overnight and pitch a
tent.
15’ x 30’ spaces, sorry, no hookups. No RV’s.
Semi-tractors: Parking is available for bobtail tractors only - No trailers, first come
first serve. Enter at Gate 40.
Outside Camping/RV Rules and Regulations
Quiet time will be observed from midnight until 6 a.m. No loud music, noise or
generators allowed during this time. No external speakers allowed anytime.
Vehicles that will not fit on your reserved parking spot will be parked in an adjacent lot.
Motorcycles, bicycles, ATV’s, motor scooters and golf carts are not allowed to operate
in any Raceway campground or in the infield.
See flag policy on page 30
Portable Toilet Rentals & RV Pumping Services
Please contact United Site Services for information regarding portable toilet rentals and
RV pumping services. All campgrounds and the infield areas can be serviced for a fee.
United Site Services 1-800-910-2656
Ice Sales
Ice can be purchased from Americrown, Darlington Raceway’s exclusive concessions
vendor, at 843-395-8846.
Mobile Showers
Mobile showers will be available and are located near Pearson Boulevard RV and Camp
Darlington tent camping.
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SECTION 8
Medical First Aid
Located in various areas throughout raceway property:
Colvin Grandstand - on the concourse at Section J.
Wallace/Tyler Tower - on the concourse at Section I.
Pearson Tower - on the concourse at Section D.
Brasington Tower - on the concourse. Section to be determined.
Infield Care Center - near President’s Suite. Accessible from the west end of the
backstretch pit road or infield.
Petty Boulevard - top of the hill near the display area and frontstretch Ticket Office.
Security
Located at the west end of the Backstretch (Turn 3 end) at Gate 6. Access is also
available from Hwy. 151. To reach security, call 843-395-8849 or when in the
grandstands text your assistance to 69050.
Test Messaging Services
While in the grandstands at Darlington Raceway, text your assistance need to us at:
• 69050
• then in message body type DRFAN then a space
• then type your Need, Emergency or Issue and Location
We look forward your use of this great fan assistance tool for your Emergency Medical,
Security, Seating/Usher Assistance, Information, etc. needs and our being able to
more quickly respond to those needs during the event.
Please note: Standard SMS rates apply.
Telephones & ATMs
• Telephones that accept major credit cards are located in the Infield East Concession
and Infield West Concession areas.
• Courtesy telephones are located at all Guest Services tents throughout the facility.
(subject to change)
• ATM machines are located in the Gift Shop/Museum, Tyler Tower Concourse &
Pearson Tower Concourse.
Souvenirs
• Located behind Tyler Tower on Souvenir Row
• Along Souvenir Row beside the Museum
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• Souvenirs are also available in all grandstands
• Each end of the infield
• Museum gift shop
Lost and Found
Located at the Main Security Building at Gate 6 (Turn 3 Crossover).
Vehicle Assistance
If you need assistance with dead batteries, locked cars or a flat tire, you may proceed
to the nearest Guest Services information tent and we will be glad to contact a service
technician for you. You can also report it to Raceway Security at 843-395-8849 or
text your issue to 69050.
Guest Services
Please visit one of our Guest Services information tents where our community
volunteers are waiting to assist you with your information and assistance needs. The
red-and-white striped Guest Services tents can be found in the following locations:
• Gate 3 (Backstretch/Main Ticket Office)
• Gate 6 (Security Office/Outside Turn 3) - Enter Security Building
• Gate 10 (Outside Turn 4/Pearson Tower)
• Gate 16 (Frontstretch Display Plaza/Souvenir Area)
• Petty Blvd. (Main Parking Walkway)
• Behind Brasington Tower near Gate 31
• ADA Parking lot outside Turn 3
• ADA overflow lot near Gate 1
Child Wristbands
Please visit a Guest Services tent to receive a wristband for your young child. In the
event a child becomes lost, the wristband will assist raceway staff in locating the child’s
parent or guardian. If you are separated from your child, please report immediately to
the Gate 6 Security Office or call them at 843-395-8849 or text your issue to 69050.
Behavior Policy
Darlington Raceway is a family-friendly facility. In order for all guests to have a
memorable and pleasant experience during their time with us, we ask that all guests
be considerate of others at all times. Alcohol-impaired, belligerent, or obnoxious guests
will be escorted from the facility by track security. We also ask that all of our smoking
guests’ be courteous of their neighbors. To report any incidents, please contact race
track security at 843-395-8849 or text your issue to 69050.
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Family Section
Darlington Raceway has designated Colvin Grandstand, Section X on the backstretch
and Wallace Grandstand, Section V on the frontstretch as our Family Sections. These
sections will be alcohol-free and smoke-free.
Golf Cart Policy
Golf carts or other approved vehicles used on the Darlington Raceway property are
permitted for business purposes only. No personal use is allowed for any reason.
• Permitted golf carts must be registered (including provision of insurance) with
Darlington Raceway and must display the yearly ISC or official event registration
credential on the golf cart at all times.
• Permitted golf carts must be driven by a licensed person over the age of 18.
• The number of occupants is not to exceed the number of seats.
• All occupants must be seated before key is turned to the “ON” position.
• No one under the influence of alcohol may operate a golf cart. No consumption
of alcohol is permitted in the cart. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in any
powered vehicle, except for outside commercial delivery purposes only.
• Keep your entire body and your passenger’s bodies inside the golf cart at all times.
• Golf carts will be driven in a slow and careful manner and remember to yield to
pedestrians at all times.
• Physically impaired, disabled or handicapped persons are permitted to use
commercially manufactured, single-person electric convenience vehicles (ECV’s).
These vehicles will not require a registration credential.
Violation of these regulations will result in the golf cart being impounded
for the remainder of the event weekend and possible expulsion of the
operator from the property.
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No Drive Zone Policy
Darlington Raceway has incorporated a “NO DRIVE ZONE” policy for all golf carts for the safety of
its fans. This policy is in effect one hour prior to the start of the race and approximately one hour
immediately following the conclusion of the race. Please review the map below and note the
highlighted areas are those you may not access via golf cart during the specified times.
These regulations are designed to provide a safe environment for all persons attending
events at Darlington Raceway. Thank you for your cooperation.
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What’s Happening Race Week?
What: Darlington Car Hauler Parade & Festival
When: May 6, 4:00 p.m. Time subject to change (Thursday)
Where: Begins at the Florence Civic Center, located at the intersection of I-95 &
I-20 in Florence
Info: See the team haulers and meet the hauler drivers. Parade will
begin at 7:00 p.m., winding through the heart of Florence and following
US Hwy 52 into downtown Darlington. For more information, log onto
www.darlingtoncarhaulerparade.com.
Admission: Free
What: Festival on the Square
When: May 6, 7:00 p.m. (Thursday)
Where: The Public Square in downtown Darlington
Info: The car hauler parade will begin at the Florence Civic Center at 7:00 p.m.
and conclude in downtown Darlington with a race festival on the Public Square.
Activities include live entertainment, a car show, food and merchandise vendors
and a fireworks display. For more information,
log onto www.darlingtoncarhaulerparade.com.
Admission: Free
Note: Events are subject to change.
Raceway Facts
Land
•Total Facility: Approximately 400 acres
Dimensions
•1.366-mile egg-shaped oval
•25 degrees banking in turns 1 and 2, 23 degrees banking in turns 3 and 4
•6 degrees banking on straightaways
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•Frontstretch is 1,229 feet long
•Backstretch is 1,229 feet long
•Pit lane is 2,194 feet long, 47 feet wide.
Track Surface
The surface of the famed 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval was replaced before the
2008 season. Construction crews used over 4 million reference points when
laying the new track surface down. The repaving project was part of a $10
million capital improvement project that also included the addition of a new
infield access tunnel. The project took over three months to complete and used
over 15,000 tons of asphalt.
Seating Information
•Reserved grandstand capacity: Approximately 62,000
•VIP Suites include four infield suites, five tower suites in turn three and three
legends suites overlooking the backstretch. Temporary suite units are brought in
on event weekend and placed throughout the infield.
Campgrounds
Darlington Raceway features seven onsite campgrounds with over 1,700 individual
camping spots. Campgrounds include: one infield RV camping area, three infield
tent camping areas, three outside RV camping areas and one outside tent camping
area.
Other Facility Facts
•Two grandstand ticket offices
•Four paved competitor motorhome lots
•67 souvenir and concession stands
•9 Ticket Gates
•Caution Speed is 55 m.p.h.
•Pit Road Speed is 45 m.p.h.
•Population of Darlington balloons from approximately 6,700 to 100,000 on a
NASCAR weekend
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Index:
Airports
23-24
Area Attractions
24-25
ATMs
32
Azalea Terrace
28
Behavior Policy
33
Broadcast Schedule
14
Camp Darlington
30
Camping
Infield Rules
28-29
Outside Rules
30
Car Rental
24
Child Wristbands
33
Contact Information
12
Cooler Policy
15-16
Credential Office
19
Darlington Car Hauler Parade
36
Darlington Stripe Zone
26
Directions
6
Elevators
11
Festival on the Square
36
Facts
36-37
Family Section
34
First Aid
32
Flag Policy
29
Gate Policies
15, 17
Golf Carts
34
Grandstand Flag Policy
29
Guest Services
33
Handicap Parking
10
Handicap Seating
10
Handicap Services
10-11, 33
Hospitality
26-27
Hospitality Village Rules and Regulations 27
Hospitality Village
26
Hotels
21
Ice
30
Lost & Found
33
Magnolia Place
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Maps
Inbound Traffic Map
8-9
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Grandstand Map
Motorcycle Parking
Nightlife
No Drive Zone
Palmetto Pavilion
Palmetto Terrace
Park Place
Parking
Pearson Boulevard
Petty Boulevard
Pit Pass
Pit Road Dress Code
Pole Position Parking
Portable Toilet Rental
Pumping Service
Re-entry Policy
Reserved Infield RV Area
Restaurants
Rules & Regulations
Safety Guidelines
Schedule of Events
Security
Semi-tractor Trailers
Service Animals
Showers
Shuttle Service
Souvenirs
Suites
Tower Suites
Infield Suites
Legends Suites
Telephones
Text Messaging
Ticket Insurance
Tickets
Tram Service
Vehicle Assistance
Weapon Policy
Weather Delays
Will Call
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