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THROWBACK: Scary Scenes at Darlington After Cale Yarborough Crashes Out of the Track

At the Darlington Raceway in 1965, Cale Yarborough found out the hard way why the track got the nickname 'Too Tough to Tame.'
NASCAR: Goodyear 400

WATCH: Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick Face Off After Collision at Darlington

At the NASCAR Cup Series race in Darlington during the 2011 season, Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick faced off after a coming together.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series CampingWorld.com 500

THROWBACK: Ricky Craven Wins the Closest Ever NASCAR Race in History at the Darlington Raceway

Back in 2003, Ricky Craven defeated Kurt Busch at the Darlington Raceway, with just 0.002 seconds separating the two drivers at the line.
NASCAR: VFW 200

Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick and Michael McDowell Excited for Their Playoff Debuts

For the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, Christopher Bell, Tyler Reddick and Michael McDowell are the three debutants in the field.
NASCAR: OReilly Auto Parts 253

“Can’t Pick and Choose” – Chase Elliott on His Chances of a Second Consecutive Cup Title

Recently, defending Cup Series champion Chase Elliott spoke about the possibility of him retaining his Cup Series crown in 2021.
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Consmers Energy 400 – Practice

“Turn 2 Was a Big Challenge Before” – Martin Truex Jr on Repaving at Darlington

Ahead of the first playoff race at Darlington, the track is undergoing changes and Martin Truex Jr spoke about the effect on the cars.
NASCAR: Instacart 500

Chase Elliott Unveils a Brand New Livery for Darlington Playoff Race

For the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race at the Darlington Raceway, Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott will be competing in a new livery
NASCAR: Goodyear 400

Noah Gragson Gets his Dash for Cash Win Back, Will Run for Cash Again This Week in Dover

There was respite for the JR Motorsports team and Noah Gragson after they managed to win their appeal regarding his Darlington disqualification.
NASCAR: Contender Boats 250

‘You Know How to Win’- Top Mid Race Radio Scans from the Darlington NASCAR Cup Race

Earlier last weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series race concluded at the Darlington Raceway, so what transpired at the 'Track Too Tough to Tame'?
NASCAR: Goodyear 400

Noah Gragson Dash for Cash Penalty – Dale Jr Reacts, Team to File an Appeal

Noah Gragson was not a happy camper when he got disqualified from the Xfinity race at Darlington, though JR Motorsports will appeal it.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway – Day 2 –  NASCAR Xfinty Series Practice

‘He’s One of the Very Best’ – Toyota Racing Boss Rooting for NASCAR Cup Title Contender Martin Truex Jr.

The Toyota Racing boss thinks that even though he's not the face of the sport, Martin Truex Jr is one of the best NASCAR drivers right now.
NASCAR: Goodyear 400

Kyle Busch Snaps at NASCAR Twitter for a Post After Darlington Throwback Race

Kyle Busch was in a bit of a snappy mood when the NASCAR Twitter handle pointed out that he had a particularly disappointing day at the office.
NASCAR: Goodyear 400

About Darlington Raceway

USA Today via Reuters

Darlington Raceway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track

Darlington Raceway is a race track worked for NASCAR hustling situated in Darlington, South Carolina. It is nicknamed "The Lady in Black" and "The Track Too Tough to Tame" by numerous NASCAR fans and drivers and promoted as "A NASCAR Tradition."

It is of an interesting, fairly egg-molded design, an oval with the finishes of totally different setups, a condition which apparently emerged from the closeness of one finish of the track to a minnow lake the proprietor would not move. The present circumstance makes it trying for the groups to set up their vehicles' taking care of such that will be successful at the two closures.

For a long time, Darlington was the site of two yearly NASCAR Cup Series races. One, the Rebel 400, was held in the spring while the other, the Southern 500, was constantly held on Labor Day weekend. In 2003, the Labor Day race was given to California Speedway, and the Southern 500 was moved to November 2004 and was run as a component of the Chase for the Nextel Cup.

History

As of late, the track has been reconfigured; since 1997, what was the front stretch is currently the back stretch, from late 2003 to mid 2004 lights were introduced for late evening racing to beat the warmth, and the turns have been renumbered in like manner.

Seating has been expanded to roughly 65,000, in spite of the fact that it has been restricted by the closeness of an interstate behind the back stretch and another lake; the first minnow lake is a distant memory.

Darlington has something of an unbelievable quality among drivers and more seasoned fans; this is likely because of its long track length comparative with other NASCAR speedways of its time and subsequently the principal scene where a considerable lot of them got conscious of the genuinely high paces that stock vehicles could accomplish on a long track.

The track supposedly acquired the moniker The Lady in Black. It is in light of the fact that the night prior to the race the track upkeep team would cover the whole track with new asphalt sealant. Darlington is otherwise called "The Track Too Tough to Tame". It is because of the fact that drivers can pursue a lap without an issue and afterward skip off of the divider the accompanying lap.

Racers will much of the time disclose that they need to race the circuit, not their opposition. Drivers reaching the stopping point are considered to have gotten their "Darlington Stripe" on account of the missing paint on the correct side of the vehicle.

On January 28, 2019, it was uncovered on ISC's 2018 yearly report that the raceway's track seating was decreased from 58,000 to 47,000.

Quick Facts

LocationDarlington, South Carolina
OperatorInternational Speedway Corporation
Major EventsNASCAR Cup Series

TBA

Southern 500

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Toyota 200

Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

South Carolina Education Lottery 200

USAC Silver Crown Series

Silver Crown Showdown at Darlington

Length1.366 mi (2.198 km)
Most WinsDavid Pearson (10)
Most StartsRichard Petty (25)
Most PolesDavid Pearson (12)