Darlington International Raceway, 1952 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Darlington International Raceway, built in 1950, was the first stock car speedway of its kind. The 1.36 mile facility is located 2 miles west of Darlington, on state highways 34 and 151. The Pepsi Southern 500, a stock car race, is held here every Labor Day. This early view of the stands shows drivers lining up to begin the race around 1952.

Courtesy of the Darlington County Historical Commission.

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Darlington Town Square | History Of SC Slide Collection
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This view of the Darlington town square gives a good view of the fourth courthouse, built in 1903. Darlington was an important cotton market, and farmers are gathered on the courthouse square around...