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Mar 14, 2021; Avondale, Arizona, USA; A general view of drivers during the NASCAR Instacart 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 14, 2021; Avondale, Arizona, USA; A general view of drivers during the NASCAR Instacart 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
This weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series will visit the Darlington Raceway. The good news for the fans is that tickets are available, though they will have to maintain social distancing. As per reports, the price ranges for the Cup, Truck, and Xfinity races vary.
While the Cup race tickets range from $58 to $102 per ticket, ones for the Xfinity races start from $35 onwards. The ‘Track Too Tough to Tame’ will also offer some travel packages, but they are all sold out. Meanwhile, tickets for kids and minors start at $10 while children who are 12 or under get in for free. However, this only applies for Saturday, and the tickets for Sunday cost $20. Here‘s where you can get the tickets.
The Darlington Raceway also offers a Family 4 Pack for people visiting the track with their families. This includes two adult tickets, two youth tickets, and two youth scanner rentals for just $198.
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Finally, there were special offers like scanner rentals, to allow fans to listen to driver-team communication. Furthermore, there are accessible seating options for the differently-abled.
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How is NASCAR ensuring a safe race at Darlington?
As has been the case since last year, every spectator has to follow strict guidelines. Obviously, spectators have to wear face masks and have to wash their hands with soap and water. In addition to that, they have to maintain social distancing at all times, which also applies to the seating arrangement.

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Sep 6, 2020; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) and Ryan Blaney (12) race during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
In terms of items permitted at the track, clear bags, hand sanitizer, sunblock, and other items are allowed. However, items like coolers, camera bags, aerosol cans, drones, and selfie sticks are not allowed at the race track. Even in terms of camping, the concerned parties have to maintain social distancing. There will also be designated staff to help sanitize any spectators when needed.
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Having said all that, the United States is doing a remarkable job of trying to reduce the COVID spread. Even in the NASCAR paddock, there have been very few reports of a COVID-19 case, and even if there are, it is being handled efficiently.
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