NASCAR Great to Be Honored at Darlington Raceway's Cook Out Southern 500

Darlington Track Too Tough To Tame - Richard Petty

NASCAR Hall of Famer and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Richard Petty, known as "The King.," is set to be honored at Darlington Raceway's Cook Out Southern 500 on September 3-4, 2023.

Petty has a storied history at Darlington

Petty has won 11 races at Darlington Raceway, including the Southern 500 in 1960, 1962, 1964, and 1975. He also won the pole position 10 times and led 2,874 laps at the track

In 2010, Petty was named one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers, and in 2019, he was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Petty said Darlington is "a tough track"

Despite his success at Darlington, Petty has always said that it is "a tough track." In 1979, he famously said, "Darlington is a track that's too tough to tame."

However, Petty has also said that he loves racing at Darlington, and he is always up for a challenge.

Petty will be honored with a statue

As part of the weekend's festivities, Petty will be honored with a statue that will be unveiled at the track. The statue will be located near the start-finish line and will be a permanent reminder of Petty's legacy at Darlington Raceway.

In addition to the statue, Petty will also be the grand marshal of the Cook Out Southern 500. He will lead the field to the green flag and will wave the checkered flag at the finish of the race.

Conclusion

Richard Petty is one of the greatest NASCAR drivers of all time. His success at Darlington Raceway is a testament to his skill and determination. The statue that will be unveiled in his honor is a fitting tribute to his legacy.