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- Wendell Scott with His 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo at the World 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 24, 1972 - 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.
- May 24, 1972
- Collections - Artifact
Wendell Scott with His 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo at the World 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 24, 1972
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.