Wendell Scott

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Uploaded by on Apr 6, 2010

One of Danvilles most famous native sons has a face that is recognizable not only among scholars of black history, but also among longtime NASCAR fans. Thats because Wendell Scott is known as the man who broke the color barrier in stock car racing - and he did so in 1963 when he became the first (and still the only) black driver to win a race in what is now the Sprint Cup Series. Narrated by his son Franklin Scott, who serves as principal at a North Carolina middle school, this story looks at the highlights of Wendell Scotts racing career. Facing racial prejudice among not only some of the NASCAR fans, but also fellow drivers and NASCAR officials, Scott eventually won most of his critics over with his mild manners, his eagerness to help others, and his leave-em-in-the-dust racing skills.

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  • he should be in the nascar hall of fame...

  • Willy T. Ribbs was a great driver but he hardly ever raced in nascar. He woulda been good though. Wendell Scott should be in the nascar hall of fame while his sons are still alive.

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  • During this era, racism was so evident, him winning a single race is a great accomplishment and he should be in the hall of fame for having the courage and dedication to pursue his dream.....latemodel33d you need to wake up, its 2012!

  • The guy below me sucks!!

  • he won a singular race not hall of fame material,not justifiable cuz he was black. should we put white basketball players in hall of fame cuz they made a basket? look at gordon,johnson,kenseth. all of whom won more that a race. so quit puttin this man on a pedistal cuz he is black.

  • What happened at 0:58?

  • Wasn't he mixed?

  • Wendell rocked whatever he was driving...

    An 'indie' legend.

  • hall of fame why because hes black great achievement

  • Wow what a man to go against such a great hurdle.......for his passion for racing...hats off to you wendell scott.

    He gives me courage when Iam all alone.

  • @firefighterduck2 Amen!!!!!!!!!!

  • Thanks for sharing this and since today is August 29, Happy Birthday Wendell Oliver Scott

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