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December 23, 1990 (69 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
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Celebrities born on August 29
Born in 1921
Virgo named Wendell
Race Car Drivers from Virginia
Race Car Drivers born in United States
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First name Wendell
Wendell Scott
Wendell Oliver Scott is an American vintage car racer. He was one of the first African-American racers in NASCAR and the first African-American to win the race at the Grand National Series, the highest level of NASCAR. Scott began his racing career in local races and obtained a NASCAR license around 1953, making him the first African-American to compete in NASCAR. He debuted the Grand National Series on March 4, 1961 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. On December 1, 1963, although considered part of the 1964 season, he won the Grand National Series race at Speedway Park in Jacksonville, Fla., Becoming the first black racer. Win the first level race from NASCAR. Scott's career has repeatedly been affected by racial prejudice and problems with top NASCAR officials. However, his determined struggle as a subordinate has earned him thousands of white fans and many friends and admirers among his racing teammates. that.
BornWendell Oliver Scott, August 29, 1921, Danville, Virginia
DiedDecember 23, 1990, Danville, Virginia
Cause of deathSpinal cancer
AchievementsFirst African-American in NASCAR, First African-American winner in the Grand National Series

About Wendell Scott

Race Car Driver Wendell Scott was born in Virginia, United States on August 29, 1921. He dies at the age of 69, on December 23, 1990.

Stock car driver who became the first black NASCAR driver, breaking through racial barriers. He is also the first black driver to win a Sprint Cup Series race, and he is a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame's 2015 class.

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Wendell Scott before becoming famous

Wendell Scott was born in the Zodiac sign Virgo (The Maiden), and 1921 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rooster (雞).

Before opening an auto repair firm, he served in the United States Army during WWII.

Achievement of Wendell Scott

Greased Lightning, a 1977 Richard Pryor film, was based on his life.

Wendell Scott's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His wife Mary, as well as his children Franklin, Sybil, Wendell Jr., Michael, Willie Ann, Deborah, and Cheryl, survive him.

Wendell Scott Collabed with

Race Car Driver Bill Lester, a future black NASCAR racer, was able to follow in his footsteps.

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Bill Lester, 63

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Wendell Scott Income & Net worth

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