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Auto Racing
The thrill of victory as the checkered flag waves is auto racing’s finest moment. NASCAR, a uniquely American version of auto racing, is said to be the country’s most attended sporting event; its tickets outsell the NFL and Major League Baseball. Carolinians have a long love affair with NASCAR. The largest Carolina tracks are in Charlotte, N.C. and Darlington, S.C. Countless additional tracks dot the Carolinas and include smaller but equally important race courses, including the one entertaining crowds in Myrtle Beach since 1958 when it first opened as the dirt track Bambi Raceway. Decades later, now known as the Myrtle Beach Speedway, and under new ownership for the past several years, Myrtle Beach Speedway entertains tens of thousands of spectators in a variety of series races and even outdoor music concert events. The Speedway offers a do-it-yourself racing experience in actual NASCAR vehicles. For the less adventurous area go-cart tracks offer the same thrills in smaller cars. Start your engines! The Speedway offers a do-it-yourself racing experience in actual NASCAR vehicles. For the less adventurous area go-cart tracks offer the same thrills in smaller cars. Start your engines!
NASCAR Racing Experience
Driving your own real NASCAR around the D-shaped, asphalt, half-mile oval track at Myrtle Beach Speedway is no longer just a dream. After a brief safety and equipment class, you’ll don a fire suit, radio and helmet and climb feet first through the driver’s window ready to test your skills. A driver’s license, and nerves of steel, are all that are required.
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Since the late 1950s vacationers and locals have heard the call of roaring engines from just across the Intracoastal Waterway on U.S. Hwy 501. Home to the Busch Series for more than a decade, this important track has been a proving ground for the NASCAR stars of tomorrow. All the greats have raced here including four generations of Pettys, two of the Earnhardts, Jeff Gordon and many others.
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While NASCAR tracks require one long left-hand turn, Grand Prix, the Rolls Royce of auto racing, evolved from road courses, with a series of turns and straights. Broadway Grand Prix follows this noble racing tradition and offers Grand Prix-styled go-kart racing, and NASCAR-styled racing at seven tracks. With mini-golf, kiddie rides, rock wall climbing, an arcade, and the Skycoaster, what more could you hope for in a Myrtle Beach vacation?
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67. Downtown Conway
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72. Beachwear Stores
The sun and sand are free, but you need some supplies before you hit the beach. The beach stores dotting corners and roads throughout the Grand Strand have become just as much a part of the vacation experience as the ocean itself. Whether you’re looking …
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75. Tattoos & Piercings
Gift shops are great, but maybe you’re looking for a more permanent memento of your trip to Myrtle beach. Limited by law to a small strip off the beaten path in Myrtle Beach, most area tattoo parlors call Seaboard Street home. Anyone wanting a tattoo or …
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16. Bowling
A classic diversion for both young and old, bowling has long been part of American culture. With a number of bowling alleys in the area, the Grand Strand offers families, friends and couples a wide variety of bowling and entertainment options. Everything …
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05. Jet Ski Rentals
Since the first Jet Skis rolled off the assembly lines in the late 1960s and into America’s lakes, rivers and oceans, watersports got a whole lot more fun. Like motorcycles on the water, jet skis, also called PWC (Personal Water Craft), are fast, fun, a …
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29. Arcades
As old as seaside vacations themselves, arcades, originally called “penny arcades,” have a long-standing tradition of entertaining crowds of all ages. Along the Grand Strand you’ll find games of chance, games of skill, and the unique sights and soun …
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49. Comedy Clubs & Shows
Stand-up comedy is funny on television, but being there is a completely different experience. And there aren’t many better ways to relax at night than checking out a few comedians at a Myrtle Beach comedy club — you’ll completely forget the …
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02. Parasailing
“Fly through the air with the greatest of ease!” Myrtle Beach parasailing captains have made it easy to soar like a bird. And on a beautiful Grand Strand day, the views are out of this world! Let area boat captains and crews launch you slowly, and saf …
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52. Go-Karts
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10. Boat Cruises
With the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Intracoastal Waterway to the west, the numerous boat tours in Myrtle Beach provide a range of entertainment and sightseeing alternatives. From quiet Waterway dinner cruises to exciting casino boat experiences, …
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68. Historic Georgetown
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