TRADITION BROKEN; For the first time in 54 years, there's no Labor Day race at Darlington.(Motorsports)
AutoWeek, September, 2004 by Pearce, Al
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Byline: AL PEARCE It's a bright, crisp Saturday afternoon in Darlington, South Carolina, about 20 hours into Labor Day weekend. There's precious little traffic along Harry Byrd Highway, the multilane road that runs within 20 yards of Darlington Raceway. Across the highway, Mary Ann Coleman is handling her weed-whacker like a pro.
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Coleman's relatives and extended family have lived across from the track for longer than she can remember. Since Labor Day weekend 1950, they've turned their yard into a parking lot for fans attending the Southern 500. It's always been good, this cash ...
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