2012 Darlington race packages, Darlington NASCAR packages, Darlington Showtime Southern 500 NASCAR race tours and travel packages-Myrtle Beach

2012 Darlington Showtime Southern 500 NASCAR Race Packages
Darlington Raceway
May 10 - May 13, 2012

Our 2012 Darlington Raceway Showtime Southern 500 NASCAR race packages, travel packages and tours include superb NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race tickets, a four-star Myrtle Beach hotel, deluxe motorcoach transfers, a delicious BBQ tailgate party and a weekend jam-packed with the toughest racing on the NASCAR circuit.

Package Name: Darlington Showtime Southern 500 NASCAR Race Packages - Sheraton Conference Center
Package Code: NAS12-11SC
Package Includes

Sprint Cup Series Race Tickets in your choice of the Tyler, Pearson or Brasington Tower
Two or More Nights at the Sheraton Conference Center-Myrtle Beach
Track Transfers via Luxury Motorcoach Saturday
Pre-Race Tailgate Party Saturday
Ticket Holder and Lanyard
Informative Tour Booklet
Tour Representative
All Taxes

Darlington Raceway seat map and information (hide)

Race tickets for the Sprint Cup Series race are available in the Tyler Tower, Pearson Tower and the Brasington Tower.

The Tyler Tower is located above the Wallace grandstand so while the rows may seem low, you are actually above another grandstand. You have an excellent view of the pits from these seats. Good view of track, but you will only see the tops of the cars as they come down the front stretch.

The Pearson Tower in Turn 4 is an elevated grandstand, so even the lowest rows have excellent views. The entire track can be seen from the seats especially the view of the cars entering Pit Road.

The Brasington Tower is an elevated grandstand in Turn 1 and the newest Tower at the track, just constructed in 2005. This Tower is also closest to the motorcoach parking area. The entire track can be seen from these seats and there is an excellent view of the cars while staring down the nose of the machines as they race off Pit Road!

In 1949 a man by the name of Harold Brasington began the realization of creating his dream by starting construction of Darlington Raceway in what was then a peanut and cotton procucing field. This superspeedway plan, originally designed as a perfect oval, soon underwent a design change to satisfy the landowner's (Sherman Ramsey) wish for his nearby minnow pond not be disturbed. Because of this change of narrowing the West end of the track, Darlington Raceway gained its very distinctive egg-shaped design known by all race fans alike.

Labor Day weekend 1950 played host to the very first race at Darlington Raceway, the Southern 500, and the stands designed for 10,000 fans overflowed with more than 25,000 fans. During this six hour race, tire wear became a huge issue spurring Darlington's nickname, the track "too tough to tame". Since the mid 1990's Darlington Raceway has underwent renovations and additions as well as a 10 million track repaving effort.

2009 will mark a significant era in the Raceway's history- 60 years of racing- when the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series makes its annual stop at the famed and much-loved Darlington Raceway. This celebration will return many traditions to the track, including the original race name, the "Southern 500".

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About Sheraton Conference Center - Myrtle Beach (hide)

The Sheraton Conference Center-Myrtle Beach is one of only a few AAA 4-diamond rated hotels in Myrtle Beach. Adjacent to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, the luxurious 402-room Sheraton Hotel Myrtle Beach is filled with lovely appointments and top service in a setting that's a little bit Manhattan, a little bit South Beach. Situated in Myrtle Beach's central business district, the hotel is within steps of all Myrtle Beach has to offer. Sunbathe, stroll, swim, or fish on the wide beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. Or enjoy unique shopping, casual dining, a variety of attractions, and exciting nightlife at Broadway at the Beach. Coastal Grande Mall, one of South Carolina's newest and largest shopping complexes, is just 10 minutes away. Myrtle Beach's finest golf courses are within a 10-minute drive as well.

After an exciting day of activity, relax in this first-class hotel where friendly service and a contemporary design await you. Enjoy dinner in Vidalia's Restaurant or an afternoon cocktail at M-Bar, offering complimentary wireless High Speed Internet Access. Find total comfort in one of the 402 spacious guest rooms between the seven-layer feather bedding. Stay connected to those at home or at work using the High Speed Internet Access. Other options are to take a lap in the indoor pool or work out in the exercise room.
The Sheraton Conference Center is approximately 70 miles from the Darlington Raceway.

Myrtle Beach

Thursday: You will arrive at the Sheraton Conference Center in Myrtle Beach. (Friday arrivals are also accepted) Motorcoach transfers to Darlington Raceway are not available today.
Friday: We will depart by deluxe motorcoach for Darlington Raceway as both the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series qualifying and practices take place today, followed by the Nationwide Series race, the Diamond Hill Plywood 200. After the race, we deliver you back to the hotel to prepare for Saturday's big day of racing. Nationwide Series race tickets and transfers are optional today.
Saturday: Our luxury motorcoach departs the hotel for our hassle-free trip to Darlington Raceway to experience racing at its finest ....the 2012 Showtime Southern 500. Watch as the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers attempt to "Tame the Lady in Black"! You'll arrive at the track in plenty of time for our tailgate party and pre-race shopping and activities. Afterwards, sit back and relax as we take you back to your hotel.