Start times announced for Darlington Raceway races

Darlington Raceway and NASCAR announced that the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500®, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 6, will start under the lights at 7:00 p.m. ET.

The NASCAR XFINITY Series VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero 200 race will compete on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Both events are scheduled to be televised live on NBC and broadcast on MRN Radio, as well as SiriusXM.

“I can’t think of anything better than watching many of the greatest drivers in the world compete under the lights at Darlington Raceway on Labor Day weekend,” Darlington Raceway President Chip Wile said. “We appreciate the efforts by NASCAR and NBC to provide us a Sunday night primetime start for our Bojangles’ Southern 500 race. Both of our race start times give the fans two opportunities to see great action at the track Too Tough To Tame.”

Ticket renewals have been mailed reminding fans to renew their seats early for the 2015 Labor Day race weekend.

Renewing your tickets early guarantees your seats at the best prices available prior to the track’s February 18 public on-sale date. Renewing customers receive a number of benefits for being loyal fans, including the raceway’s best prices for its return to Labor Day weekend.

Renewal benefits include:

·         The track’s best prices as the NASCAR event weekend returns to Labor Day weekend

·         Flexible six-part payment plan option

·         Opportunity to auto renew for three or five years at 2015 pricing

·         Special renewal pricing for Darlington Stripe Zone Hospitality ($30 savings)

·         Special renewal pricing for pre-race pit passes ($5 savings)

·         Special renewal pricing for driver intro/pre-race concert access ($10 savings)

·         Special renewal pricing for FanVision rentals ($15 savings)

·         Special renewal pricing for Racing Electronics scanner rental ($10 savings)

Guests may renew their tickets and campsites by calling 866-459-RACE (7223) or visiting www.DarlingtonRaceway.com/renewals. The renewal deadline is Friday, Feb. 6.

Darlington Raceway PR