Darlington Raceway is where the purest of NASCAR competition meets true, southern hospitality. The track is NASCAR's original superspeedway which was established in 1950. Hosting two annual NASCAR event weekends, Darlington Raceway is one of the premier sporting events in South Carolina. We will celebrate our 75th Anniversary in 2025 with the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR, April 5-6, 2025 and the opening round of the NASCAR Playoffs, featuring the Cook Out Southern 500 over Labor Day Weekend, August 30-31, 2025.