I have heard that the Darlington speedway is called the "Lady in Black" because of the tendency of the drivers to rub their tires against "her" white retaining walls. I believe the effect happens because of variations of bank angle on the corners, and the tendency of the wall to create a negative air effect which surprises drivers by drawing them into the wall.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network was created in 1952.
The total distance around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is 2.5 miles. Known as the Brickyard for its original construction, the speedway is the home of the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR's Brickyard 400 races.
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It is 596 miles according to Google Maps.
The Indianapolis 500 is held in Speedway, Indiana. The town of Speedway is an enclave suburb of Indianapolis.