Weather Forecast for Darlington Raceway’s Spring 2026 NASCAR Race Weekend

What’s Happening?

NASCAR’s three National Series return to the East Coast this weekend. a stretch of races at some of its most historic tracks that kicks off at Darlington Raceway. So, whether you are going to be at the track or home, what does the forecast look like for the race weekend in Darlington, South Carolina?

• Darlington Raceway first opened as NASCAR’s original “superspeedway” in 1950. The track, sitting at 1.366 miles long, is known for its unique shapes on the NASCAR schedule, reflecting that of an egg, as opposed to a traditional oval.
• The track in South Carolina hosted its first NASCAR Cup Series race in 1950 and has floated between one and two races a year throughout its history. In 1982, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series first raced at the track, joined by the Craftsman Truck Series nearly two decades later in 2001.
• Like any track that is nearing 80 years old, Darlington has had its fair share of bad-weather race weekends, with the 2020s seeing a few notable examples.

Weekend Weather Forecast

• Via the National Weather Service
• All Listed Times PT (Local)

Friday, March 20: Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200 | 7:30 PM on The CW

Before the Truck Series Race (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 72°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 2% Chance at 4:00 PM
• Wind: 3 to 5 MPH

During the Truck Series Race (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 67°F at 7:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 2% Chance at 7:00 PM
• Wind: 2 MPH

After the Truck Series Race (10:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 57°F at 10:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 2% Chance at 10:00 PM
• Wind: 2 MPH

Saturday, March 21: O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 | 5:30 PM on The CW

Before the OAP Series Race (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 79°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 1% Chance at 4:00 PM
• Wind: 9 to 10 MPH

During the OAP Series Race (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 79°F at 5:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 2% Chance at 8:00 PM
• Wind: 6 to 9 MPH

After the OAP Series Race (8:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 71°F at 8:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 0% Chance at 8:00 PM
• Wind: 6 to 7 MPH

Sunday, March 22: Cup Series Goodyear 400 | 3:00 PM on FS1

Before the Cup Series Race (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 81°F at 3:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 5% Chance at 2:00 PM
• Wind: 9 MPH

During the Cup Series Race (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 81°F at 3:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 5% Chance
• Wind: 7 to 9 MPH

After the Cup Series Race (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 76°F at 9:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 5% Chance
• Wind: 6 to 7 MPH

Note: This article will be updated with a more accurate and detailed forecast as the race weekend nears.