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Aug 28, 2018 · Benny Phillips coined the phrase "Lady in Black" when writing about the famed Darlington Raceway. Turns out there's plenty more to know about his life.
Darlington Raceway is a race track built for NASCAR racing located in Darlington, South Carolina. It is nicknamed "The Lady in Black" and "The Track Too Tough to Tame" by many NASCAR fans and drivers and advertised as "A NASCAR Tradition."
Aug 26, 2024 · Constructed in 1950, the venue has become synonymous with NASCAR over the decades and is set to host the 75th edition of the Southern 500 event this weekend. In celebration of the same, here’s the story of how the track came to be known as The Lady in Black.
May 12, 2024 · In 1965, after Darlington Raceway was resurfaced for the first time since it opened 15 years earlier, hall of fame NASCAR sports writer Benny Phillips coined the phrase "The Lady in Black," to...
Darlington Raceway, nestled in the heart of South Carolina, has long held a revered place in the annals of NASCAR history. Affectionately dubbed the "Lady in Black," this iconic oval track has captivated both drivers and fans alike, leaving an indelible mark on the sport’s rich tapestry.
Aug 30, 2024 · The track was repaved in 1965 and Benny Phillips, among the most respected chroniclers in the history of stock-car media, first dubbed it “The Lady in Black.”
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May 15, 2020 · The “Lady in Black” is back. Darlington has a well-earned reputation as one of the sport’s most challenging places to race. The track measures just 1.366 miles in length, but Aric Almirola’s track qualifying record is a jaw-dropping 184.145 mph.
