If you are looking for an engine-revving good time, if you are a Nascar fan, or are just looking to check out something new, you need to check out the Darlington Raceway in Florence, SC. There is always something happening down at the track. Whether it is a Nascar cup series event or a classic car show, there is bound to be something of interest for everyone. If you have never been to Darlington, then check out this trip-planning guide.
Know Before You Go: Track Rules
If this is your first time going to Darlington, you should know some of the rules before you go. Each fan that enters the hospitality area or grandstand is only permitted to carry one soft-sided bag that can be no larger than 2,700 cubic inches. Fans are also limited to one clear plastic bag. Pets are allowed in assigned camping areas only — unless they are service animals. All pet owners are asked to clean up after their pets.
Parking Prices
It is always essential to understand parking before you arrive somewhere. Luckily, we are here to help you with that! Parking for daily race events is free, but if you want to reserve infield parking for an RV for the weekend, there will be a fee. The fee varies based on location in the infield. Each RV parking spot is 15×40 feet and includes an electrical hookup. Water is available, as is an RV dump station.
Locations to Know
In addition to parking, it helps to get oriented to where seats are and where you can pick up your tickets. Will call windows can be found at the front and backstretch ticket offices located near gates 16 and 3, respectively. As for seating, tastes may vary. But if you want to see the pit, you’ll want to select seats at the front stretch. If the starting/finishing line is more your thing, you will want seats in section M.
What Else is There?
For fans of racing, both new and old, there is the Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum. The museum offers guests a tour of the history of the sport and allows fans to see the ways racing continues to evolve in the present day. For the gearheads out there, you can get an up-close look at parts, including an entire Hemi engine. There is a tunnel available to check out the museum for guests staying in the track’s infield.
Stay at the Track
If you love the track so much that you don’t want to miss a second of the action there, then why not stay there? In addition to RV spaces that can be reserved for the weekend, there is also the Geico Tent Camping Area. Located behind the track, each camping space measures 15×30 feet and can be rented for $80.
You will love your time at the track. But one thing you may not be planning for is the urge you may feel to purchase a new car after seeing all those finely-tuned racing vehicles. Luckily, we are here for you in that case as well. After returning from your trip, visit us at Superior Kia in Orangeburg to browse our new vehicles!
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