The Commonwealth of Virginia honored NASCAR diversity trailblazer Wendell Scott with a historical highway marker in his hometown of Danville, Va., to celebrate his legacy as the first African ...

Wendell Scott's grandson stood on his tippy-toes ... two years after the city of Danville awarded Scott a historical marker. The statement on the marker praises Scott for "persevering over ...

The family of Wendell Scott, the only Black driver ... two years after the city of Danville awarded Scott a historical marker. The statement on the marker praises Scott for “persevering over ...

Wendell Scott told friends and family members for ... two years after the city of Danville awarded Scott a historical marker. The statement on the marker praises Scott for “persevering over ...

A historical marker near his former shop lists his accomplishments, and the street where his house and shop are located was renamed Wendell Scott Drive in 1997, seven years after his death.

Scott became the first African American to win a race in what is now the Sprint Cup Series in 1963, and today, hundreds came out to recognize his accomplishments, on the street named after him.

At the time of his 1963 win at Jacksonville Raceway Park, Scott was the only Black driver at NASCAR’s top level. As evidence would clearly show, there was no doubt Scott had won the race.