Fast Fun in Myrtle Beach

Looking for something different to do while you’re here on a Myrtle Beach vacation? Both fun and, yes, a few thrills, await you at the end of a quick drive from Grande Shores up on Highway 501: The Myrtle Beach Speedway. Recently celebrating its 50th season of exciting racing, the track has been the launching site of many drivers throughout the NASCAR circuit. The Pettys, Earnhardts, and many others have all raced the local oval over the years, entertaining the crowds of visitors and hometown enthusiasts on otherwise mundane Saturday nights. As it was from the very beginning, most drivers and their families personally trailer their racecars to the track where they then take on the roles of mechanics, time keepers, and pit crew members. For schedules and directions, visit the speedway’s Web site at http://www.myrtlebeachspeedway.com/.