Located in the small town of Darlington, South Carolina, the Darlington Raceway is one of the oldest tracks in all of NASCAR, and it is known for hosting some of the most exciting races in the world. The race has been won a handful of times by each of the great NASCAR names, including Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon, and David Pearson, who owns the record for most career victories at the track. Darlington used to host two races each year, but the track is now left with only its most famous race, the Southern 500.
The race is always action packed because of the configuration of the track at Darlington. It is an oval-shaped track, but one side is narrower than the other because of space limitations when the track was first built. What that means is that drivers have to be prepared for a day full of challenges when racing in the Southern 500, and they are not always on top of their game. The track is known for its "stripes" that come on the freshly painted white walls, as countless drivers bang into the barriers when they attempt to take the turns a little bit too quickly.
You can be a part of the crowd for this exciting race when May rolls around. You can buy tickets at our site and sit in some of the best seats in the house. The Pearson Tower and Tyler Tower provide great views of the final turn and the finish line respectively, and these tickets can be had right here. Southern 500 tickets go fast, as the race is always a popular choice among those people who want to return to NASCAR's roots at the track that's too tough to tame. There is a good time to be had for all who get there early and stay late for this race under the lights, as it kicks off a great weekend.