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Wendell Scott sits in a racecar on Aug. 1, 1969. Scott, the first Black NASCAR driver, also became the first African American elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2014.
NASCAR Great Wendell Scott Finally Gets His Trophy; Bubba Wallace and Wendell Scott’s Path to History; As evidence would clearly show, there was no doubt Scott had won the race.
DANVILLE, Va. — From this small town on the extreme south central edge of the commonwealth, Wendell Scott launched a remarkable journey. From 1962 to 1971, he raced virtually full-time in NASCAR ...
Wendell Scott’s legacy in NASCAR is etched in history as a trailblazer who defied racial barriers and set new standards of perseverance and skill. A 2015 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Scott made ...
NASCAR legend Wendell Scott was the first Black driver in stock-car racing, and despite tough odds, he managed to field a competitive team, winning with a 1966 Ford Galaxie.
Wendell Scott Jr. was a fixture on the crew of his father’s family-based team, which broke barriers as the first full-time entry for a Black driver in NASCAR’s top series.
Wendell Scott was the first African-American to win a NASCAR premier series event -- the Jacksonville 200 in 1963, during the height of the Civil Rights movement. Frank was part of his father's ...
Bubba Wallace joins Wendell Scott in the history books by becoming the second Black driver to win at NASCAR's top level. Skip to content. Chicago Street Race. Challenge Round 2 - Grant Park 165 .
Wendell Oliver Scott was the first Black American full-time competitor in NASCAR history. During the time period of the Civil Rights Movement, Wendell Scott. Skip to main content.
Though Wendell Scott hit many roadblocks due to racism and discrimination, his talent and perseverance led him to the NASCAR Grand National race in Jacksonville, Florida where he defied all odds.