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The 1960s: NASCAR Champions Become Household Names

DARLINGTON, SC – Darlington Raceway is celebrating ‘NASCAR Champions…Past, Present and Future’ for its throwback weekend celebration on Sept. 4-6, 2020. Another champion will be crowned in 2020 and Darlington Raceway will host the opening round of the NASCAR Cup Series

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Statement From Darlington Raceway President Kerry Tharp On The Passing Of David Pearson

DARLINGTON, S.C. – South Carolina native, David Pearson has passed away at the age of 83-years-old. Pearson, known as the ‘Silver Fox’ was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011 with 105 NASCAR premier series wins and three

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NASCAR Legend David Pearson Passes Away At Age 83

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.  – David Pearson, winner of three NASCAR premier series championships despite never running a complete schedule, has died at the age of 83 (b. 12/22/34). Winner of 105 races in just 574 starts – second most to

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