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 ...

This week's StoryCorps tells the story of Wendell Scott, who drove during the Jim Crow era and was the first African American to win a race at NASCAR's elite major league level. It's Friday ...

Buice’s determination is one of many reasons why she is the recipient of the 2023 Wendell Scott Trailblazer Award. Named after Hall of Famer Wendell Scott, who became the first African-American ...

DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - The name Wendell Scott stands out to many across southside Virginia and even the world, but just a few decades ago, that was not the case. “It is certainly one of the ...

The consistency and resolve Miller displayed at both facilities were major catalysts toward her receiving the prestigious Wendell Scott Trailblazer Award. Named after Hall of Famer Wendell Scott ...

Therefore, he will be the first black driver to have a significant shot at winning a Cup race since the late Wendell Scott became the only one to visit a Cup victory lane in December 1963.

ROANOKE, Va. – The Wendell Scott Foundation was formed to serve multiple purposes: to carry forth the legacy of the great pioneer in the sport of NASCAR, to serve the community as Scott did and ...

While Black History Month was celebrated in the month of February, NASCAR is honoring racing pioneer Wendell Scott this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway. Scott, the only African-American ...

DANVILLE — Mary Scott, wife of the late NASCAR Hall of Famer Wendell Scott, died Thursday. She was 91. Born in the Chatham area, Scott was a lifelong resident of Danville. She was revered by her ...