Circuit de Darlington

Circuit de Darlington Visió general i especificacions

Longitud del circuit : 2.198 km (1.366 miles)
Desnivell del circuit : 6M
Nombre de corbes : 4
Continent : Amèrica del Nord
País / Regió : Estats Units
Estat / Província : South Carolina
Ubicació : 1301 Harry Byrd Highway, Darlington, South Carolina 29532
Nom en anglès : Darlington Raceway
També conegut com : The Lady in Black, The Track Too Tough to Tame

Darlington Raceway és un recinte de motorsport situat a Darlington, Carolina del Sud, Estats Units. És principalment conegut per acollir esdeveniments de curses de stock car i és una pista fonamental en la història del motorsport americà. El circuit és reconegut per la seva configuració única en forma d’oval i les condicions de cursa exigents.

Circuit Layout & Key Specifications

Type: Oval racetrack
Length: 1.366 miles (2.198 kilometers)
Shape: Egg-shaped oval
Turns: 4
Banking:
- Turns 1 & 2: 25 degrees
- Turns 3 & 4: 23 degrees
- Front stretch: 6 degrees
- Back stretch: 2 degrees
Surface: Asphalt

Track Characteristics

Distinctive asymmetric layout due to proximity to a former minnow pond
Highly demanding on car setup and driver skill due to varied corner radius and banking
Narrow racing groove combined with abrasive surface increases tire wear
Requires careful throttle control through corners

Key Corners

Turns 1 & 2: High-speed, heavily banked with a sharper radius; demands precise entry and exit
Turns 3 & 4: Flatter than Turns 1 & 2 with a wider radius; challenges braking stability and exit acceleration

Lap Record & Performance Benchmarks

Overall fastest official lap: Approximately 26.7 seconds (NASCAR Cup Series qualifying, average speed ~184 mph)
Series-specific lap records primarily pertain to NASCAR events
Race pace varies significantly due to tire wear and traffic

Racing History & Major Events

Opened in 1950
Hosts the annual NASCAR Cup Series events: the Southern 500 and the Goodyear 400
Known as “The Track Too Tough to Tame”
Venue has contributed significant moments in stock car racing history

Facilities & Infrastructure

Seating capacity: Approximately 60,000 permanent seats with additional capacity during major events
Modern pit road and paddock areas
Media center and hospitality suites for teams and sponsors
Facilities support large-scale event operations and fan engagement

Spectator Experience

Multiple grandstands offering views of key corners and straightaways
Close proximity to track action due to compact design
Available amenities include food vendors, merchandise shops, and fan zones

Location & Accessibility

Situated in Darlington, South Carolina, United States
Accessible by road via Interstate 20 and US Route 52
Located roughly 75 miles northeast of Charleston, SC
Parking facilities and shuttle services available during major events

Summary

Darlington Raceway és un oval en forma d’ou de 1.366 miles situat a Darlington, Carolina del Sud, amb una inclinació asimètrica distintiva i corbes exigents. És un recinte històric de NASCAR conegut per l’elevat desgast dels pneumàtics i la gran habilitat requerida als pilots. Els esdeveniments clau inclouen el Southern 500. La pista ofereix instal·lacions modernes i una visió accessible per als espectadors.

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