Darlington Raceway

race track, South Carolina, United States

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Darlington Raceway is a prominent stock-car racing venue located in Darlington, South Carolina, United States. Opened in 1950, it is famous for hosting major events such as the TranSouth Financial 400 and the Mountain Dew Southern 500, which traditionally takes place on Labor Day. The track is situated in a city and county that share their name with Darlington, England, reflecting early settlement history. The economy of Darlington, South Carolina, is a mix of agriculture and manufacturing, with the raceway being a significant attraction. A stock-car museum is also part of the Darlington experience, established in 1965.12

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…and is the home of Darlington Raceway (opened 1950), noted for stock-car racing events including the TranSouth Financial 400 in March and the Mountain Dew Southern 500 in September, on Labor Day. A stock-car museum was opened in 1965. Inc. town, 1835; city, 1950. Pop. (2000) 6,720; (2010) 6,289.
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…and is the home of Darlington Raceway (opened 1950), noted for stock-car racing events including the TranSouth Financial 400 in March and the Mountain Dew Southern 500 in September, on Labor Day. A stock-car museum was opened in 1965. Inc. town, 1835; city, 1950. Pop. (2000) 6,720; (2010) 6,289.
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