Governor McMaster, NASCAR star make stop in Greenville to promote sober driving

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Governor Henry McMaster is expected to hold a press conference in Greenville on Wednesday to promote the upcoming Cook Out Southern 500 and Sober or Slammer 200 races.

The governor will be joined by NASCAR Cup Series star Ross Chastain and the South Carolina Department of Public Safety along the Reedy River in Falls Park at 10:30 a.m.

Officials say the conclusion of the Darlington Raceway’s 75th season will take place Labor Day Weekend with the opening race of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series’ Playoffs, the Sober or Slammer 200 on Aug. 30. The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs begin with the Cook Out Southern 500 on Aug. 31.

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety says its Sober or Slammer campaign is an enforcement and education initiative focused on curbing impaired driving on South Carolina roads.

Since 2022, the SCDPS has partnered with Chastain to promote the Sober or Slammer message during the Labor Day race weekend at Darlington Raceway.

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