Famously known as the track Too Tough to Tame, Darlington Raceway annually draws over 100,000 spectators, with ticketholders traveling from all 50 states and several foreign countries to watch top stock car drivers compete for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Southern 500. The track has hosted NASCAR racing events since 1950 and is considered one of the must-see events on the yearly calendar. Many drivers regard it as a badge of honor because those who get too close to the outside walls receive the legendary "Darlington Stripe." With sweeping 25- and 23-degree banking in the turns and its famous egg shape, Darlington Raceway is often considered one of the toughest tracks on the NASCAR circuit. It has come a long way since track builder and former president Harold Brasington graded the first turn, and it continues to keep pace with the booming NASCAR world of the new century while standing as a monument to the drivers and loyal fans who sowed the seeds of stock car racing in the 1950s. Honoring its commitment to fans by providing some of the toughest and most exciting racing on the NASCAR circuit, Darlington Raceway continues toward its goal of being the most exciting and fan-friendly facility in motorsports.