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NASCAR’s efforts to diversify a sport steeped in history
Read full article: NASCAR’s efforts to diversify a sport steeped in historyROANOKE, Va. – NASCAR has a rich tradition and history that dates back more than 70 years. So being able to share that information and serve as a steering mechanism, if you will, toward the opportunities,” said Warrick Scott. I get inboxes and mementos all the time and they want us to know they want to race,” Scott said. Not only compete in a race, but also as a race in a sport that has gone under the hood for something deeper than tune-ups. But you know, history will show, history will reveal how effective these things are,” said Scott.
Paving the way: How Danville native Wendell Scott blazed a trail for African Americans in NASCAR
Read full article: Paving the way: How Danville native Wendell Scott blazed a trail for African Americans in NASCARDanville native Wendell Scott started his engine more than 50 years ago, aiming to not only drive his car but drive home change. His mission was to always try and impact the community,” said Warrick Scott, the grandson of the late Wendell Scott. That’s the mission they carry out with the Wendell Scott Foundation-- providing educational and cultural resources to the greater Danville area. Jumping in, fueling up and driving home the mission that the great Wendell Scott sought to fulfill. Wendell Scott Foundation has formed a platform where his legacy will be able to continue to live and breathe each day,” said Warrick Scott.