DARLINGTON, S.C. – Darlington Raceway announced today that the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) will return as the entitlement partner for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race during the track’s upcoming Spring Race Weekend.

The Buckle Up South Carolina 200 will take place under the lights on Friday, March 20, the first race of the tripleheader weekend at “The Track Too Tough To Tame.”

“Having the South Carolina Department of Public Safety return for the spring race weekend incredibly meaningful for Darlington Raceway and our fans,” said Josh Harris, President of Darlington Raceway. “Their continued support underscores the importance of safety on and off the track, and we’re proud to work alongside an organization that plays such a vital role in keeping our communities and race fans safe.”

The partnership continues a shared commitment between Darlington Raceway and SCDPS to promote road responsibility across South Carolina. Through this partnership, SCDPS will continue to highlight initiatives focused on safe driving, highway awareness, and fan education throughout race week.

“There is tremendous value in partnering with Darlington Raceway, NASCAR, and Ross Chastain to carry life-saving messages beyond traditional channels and into communities across our state,” said SCDPS Director Robert G. Woods IV. “These continued partnerships allow us to meet people where they are, using a platform they trust and enjoy, and to reinforce the importance of safe, responsible driving. When we align our mission with organizations that share a strong commitment to public safety, we expand our reach, strengthen awareness, and ultimately move closer to our goal of protecting lives on South Carolina’s roadways.”

The Buckle Up South Carolina 200 will feature drivers in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series going head-to-head as they tackle the Lady in Black on Friday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. Then, the action continues with the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Saturday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m.

The weekend concludes with the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 on Sunday, March 22, with the series’ stars battling it out on track, searching for a win at Darlington Raceway.

Fans can purchase tickets to the 2025 NASCAR Playoffs Race Weekend at Darlington Raceway via phone at 866-459-7223 or online at www.darlingtonraceway.com. 

About Darlington Raceway

Darlington Raceway, nicknamed The Lady in Black and the Track Too Tough To Tame, is home to the award-winning Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR and annually hosts two NASCAR Cup Series race weekends, along with the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and/or NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. Opening in 1950, Darlington Raceway is “A NASCAR Tradition” and NASCAR’s original superspeedway with its famed 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval, challenging the sports best in one of the most iconic NASCAR races, the Southern 500®. For more information about Darlington Raceway, visit darlingtonraceway.com. Stay connected to Darlington Raceway on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and the NASCAR Tracks App.

About South Carolina Department of Public Safety

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety includes the Highway Patrol, State Transport Police, Bureau of Protective Services, Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame. Our mission is to ensure public safety by protecting and serving the people of South Carolina and its visitors.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.  
 
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.  

Source: Darlington Raceway

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