Wendell Scott with His 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo at the World 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 24, 1972
THF147632 / Wendell Scott with His 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo at the World 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 24, 1972
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Artifact Overview
Wendell Scott broke NASCAR's color barrier, becoming the first African American driver to win a Cup-level race, with his victory in a 100-mile event at Jacksonville's Speedway Park in 1963. This photo shows Scott near the end of his 13-year Cup Series career. Injuries from a crash at Talladega persuaded Scott to retire in 1973.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1972
Subject Date
24 May 1972
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2021.21.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Resin-coated paper
Technique
Photographic processes
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.438 in
Width: 10.625 in
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