Wendell Scott was a groundbreaking stock car driver who was born on August 29, 1921 in Virginia. He was the first black NASCAR driver and the first black driver to win the Sprint Cup Series. His accomplishments were recognized in 2015 when he was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Scott's legacy is one of breaking down racial barriers and inspiring future generations of drivers.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $7 Million (2024)
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About
Stock car driver who broke down racial barriers by becoming the first black NASCAR driver. He is also the first black driver to win the Sprint Cup Series and is a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame class of 2015.
Before Fame
He served in the U.S. Army in World War II before running an auto-repair shop.
Trivia
His life was the inspiration for the 1977 Richard Pryor film Greased Lightning.
Family Life
He was survived by his wife Mary and children Franklin, Sybil and Wendell Jr.
Associated With
He paved the way for Future black NASCAR drivers like Bill Lester.