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Centennial Celebration: The Wendell Scott Foundation holds first-ever charity ride through Danville
Read full article: Centennial Celebration: The Wendell Scott Foundation holds first-ever charity ride through DanvilleIt was a centennial birthday for the books, as hundreds of Buffalo Soldiers all over the nation flocked to Danville to celebrate the life and legacy of Wendell Scott.
Blaney wins at Daytona, Reddick earns final playoff berth
Read full article: Blaney wins at Daytona, Reddick earns final playoff berthRyan Blaney won for the second consecutive week when the race Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway ended under caution in overtime with a typical fiery finish.
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.
How Danville native Wendell Scott blazed a trail for African Americans in NASCAR
Read full article: How Danville native Wendell Scott blazed a trail for African Americans in NASCARHow Danville native Wendell Scott blazed a trail for African Americans in NASCARPublished: August 6, 2020, 7:56 pmDanville native Wendell Scott started his engine more than 50 years ago, aiming to not only drive his car but drive home change.
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.