Wendell Scott: A Race Story

NASCAR Media Group's docudrama about the first African American to win in NASCAR. The Carolina Vintage Stock Car Racing Association appeared in the film. All rights reserved to NASCAR Media Group and ESPN. I do not own this video, I just want to share it.
Visit carolinavintagestockcars.org to learn more about the filming and the cars and drivers that appeared in it.

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

He was a Champion for so many reasons... he earned his glory... he deserves a place in the NASCAR hall of Fame...

[@flyntpowell9637]

AMEN! Dallas

[@kevinkelley3906]

Then you have Bubbles Wallace who is given a ride and fans and he STILL likes to play the race card.

[@davep9]

@@kevinkelley3906Bubba started the year off with two top fives. Tell us you don’t watch racing without saying it bud. 🤡

[@davep9]

@@kevinkelley3906guess some people still think it’s 1960 🤡. Bubba is a great racer pal.

[@davidleonard8369]

@@davep9I guess you missed the part where he claimed that racists put a noose on his garage door.

[@tractorfix]

I think of him every Saturday night when I strap into my blue 34. I don't think any racer ever did more with less. What a remarkable man.

[@chadturner6758]

I had the pleasure of having his son Frank Scott as one of my teachers in high school even though I was into cars back then it was Mr Scott that tought me my love of NASCAR and its history Wendell Scott was my hero

[@DVSNTHERE]

Chad Turner Thats cool!

[@KaziKami]

LuckkKYYY

[@theVeeAye]

Laurel Park lancers 💯

[@oldheadk4328]

I played basketball for Coach Frank Scott and frequented Mr. Scott's shop often. Great man and Great Family.

[@oldheadk4328]

@@theVeeAye !!! Dan River Wildcats!!!

[@jeffperrault8340]

The fact that he bought his son a sandwich and went hungry himself shows you what kind of a man he was..I can't imagine the shit this talented racer/mechanic had to endure..racism sickens me.

[@MeMe-yp6nw]

Man, watching this video had me tears. I like to think of me being tough, but I had tears rolling down from start to end. It also makes me angry as hell knowing how people treated this man and for him not t receive his trophy initial years after his death. I don’t care if people say “We’ve come along way since then”, it doesn’t matter. NASCAR people are supposed to be so-called “Patriots”, shouting “AMERICA!!!”, here you have a military veteran from WWII being treated like that. Racism isn’t a mistake, it’s just an excuse.

[@matrox]

Back then the Demcrats were just openly racist. Today most are still racist but with a smile, as long as they still control the black plantation ghettos, the jailes filled with blacks, the black rap music garbage, the welfare system and capture the black vote.

[@aarontaylor2906]

Amen 🙏

[@fshboat]

FANTASTIC! Watched Wendell race at Darlington many times. Met him in the pits after one Southern 500. That was when the fans could go down in the pits after a race. Wendell was very gracious and made an impression. My cousins and I always cheered him on after that.

[@paulws58]

I was privileged to watch him race at Bristol in the 60s. At that time I was a teenager and didn’t know a lot about Wendell but I wanted him to win so bad. I was seated where I could see the pits and while all the other pit crews were using air wrenches Wendell’s crew were using your typical lug wrenches. At that moment I started rooting for Wendell and truthfully I can’t remember how he finished that day but I continued to cheer for him as long as he raced. It is safe to say “there will never be another driver like Mr. Scott.

[@josephchristopherlewis6020]

WOW ! What a man ! What a driver ! Wendell Scott was truly a fine human being. A man of great courage, awesome talent & driving ability, determination, integrity, will power, and character. I love his spirit. Thank God for sending us Mr. Scott. R.I.P. my brother. As an African-American male Christian, I am so very proud of you ! YOUR THE GREATEST !

[@CC-el2zb]

T C. I'm a 43 year old white male. Been a huge race fan since I was old enough to watch. I have watched this same video multiple times and yes you're right he could of layed someone out real quick but he was smart enough to know that the people who didn't want him there would of had a reason to ban him.

[@forwarddrive4066]

C C I can relate, I'm 44 and have raced pure stocks for 2 seasons and my father raced late models for 5 yrs. I ran karts before pure stocks for 6 yrs. All dirt tracks of course. Some were over 3 hour drives one way. Here's a couple channels to check out. DTC (dirt track central) & WoO (world of outlaws)

[@Canibal_Animal]

Sounds racist but ok

[@josephchristopherlewis6020]

@@Canibal_Animal How did you get racism from that ? Check yourself.

[@mikep4823]

Shame on Nascar for letting this man die before he was honored his trophy. They had lots of time to set this right and do the right thing. I was a long time fan of this sport but now im not as sure of this anymore.

[@dewaynewhite2928]

Yeah it's sad thing to give him his trophy when he's dead!!

[@KaziKami]

Yeah :/

[@KaziKami]

Well nascar has racist origins Very racist origins. And it originated in the south And you know what its like in the south especially in the 1950s Also in the 1950s it would be looked down upon if a black man kissed a white woman in 1950s because thats what happens when you won back then well that was one of the reasons but it was mostly because he was black. And i personally believe they downpayed him alot. He got 147 top tens and only got 20k altogether. I think its a shame it took till 2015 for them to put him in the nascar hall of fame, also this rlly pisses me off but nobody would sponsor him so his kids, and himself would have to be his pit crew. I think if he had got a sponsor. Good pit chief. He would of won alot more races and when i mean alot i mean he could of rivaled richard petty and david pearson in wins. Maybe like 130 wins. Such a shame. Nascar pisses me off i think there should be alot more black drivers. Noe that bubba is gone there is 0 in nascar.... im pissed Didnt EVEN GIVE HIM THE TROPHY WHEN HE WAS ALIVE. *THEY WAITED 57 GOD DAMN YEARS TO GIVE HIM THE GOD DAMN TROPHY????????!??? WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK???? AND DONT SAY "oh they didnt know about him" FUCK OFF YES THEY DID BECAUSE THEY PUT HIM IN THE HALL OF FAME!!!! THEY HAVE ALWAYS KNOWN ABOUT WENDELL SCOTT BUT NEVER GAVE HIM THE FUCKING TROPHY. IT AINT THAT HARD TO GIVE OUT A FUCKING TROPHY AND WHEN YOU DID NASCAR YOU GAVE IT TO HIM LONG AFTER HE HAS PASSED*

[@greeneyesista]

@@KaziKami You're damn right about all of that!! What they did makes me sick to my stomach. Racism is hurtful and sickening.

[@mitchdrew9005]

@@KaziKami what the hell are u talking about? Are you like 13 or something? Cmon. One of the more ridiculous spiels ive read on the internet. Rival petty in wins? Do you have any clue what you’re even talking about?

[@joevald3]

I saw Wendell race at Richmond Virginia . He struggled but he never quit . And hell that's the measure of a man ...........

[@lendawg2723]

Always love the underdogs!!!

[@chrishensley6745]

A true GOOD OL BOY that just didn,t get a break,people like him is who I admire in racing for what he did,earned it all R.I.P. Wendell.

[@DVSNTHERE]

I remember watching his movie “Greased Lightning” with Richard Pryor when I was a kid and I loved it! Im glad this filled in all the gaps and corrected any embellishments. The first race I ever watched was the 1976 Daytona 500 and thats where I began to love racing. That being said Wendells story cemented it and turned it to a passion. Thank you Wendell Scott. I look forward to meeting you in heaven!

[@Shakes291]

great movie

[@kevinsimpson5809]

This story has got to be made into a movie

[@matrox]

It already has been. ....Its called "Greased Lightning". 40 years ago.

[@matrox]

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[@timsager6153]

I once knew a nurse from Danville, Va. She had this big Pontiac and when the engine was getting tired he built her an engine , no one could keep up with her after that.

[@malcolmbelcher2891]

Wendell Scott. Name alone is overwhelming. 'Cause I was born in '63. No cell phones when I was growing up. My oldest Brother Grady is so into performance, I tagged along. Seeing guys working on their own cars/racing. That'what I saw. Loved all that saw(except wrecks). Racing resides in my blood. Hooked from age 5. So glad. I just couldn't imagine life without. It was normal 4 me at a stoplight with my brother hearing a car with a "HARD HITTIN' CAM" pull beside. "SUCH A SYMPHONY" of "Dynamic Music."

[@jerrybenard7419]

I'm ALWAYS completely angered by crap like this. Mr. Scott had years shaved off his life because of having to endure all this racism and bigotry. This is the single greatest driver to get behind a wheel period. The man should be the damn "face" of this sport today. RIP Brother Wendell Scott

[@dfuller968]

If Buck Baker was any kind of man he would have stood up and said this was Wendell's win.

[@TravisMSimpson]

D Fuller He had no clue there was a mix up. One man who rallied behind Wendell was Lee Petty. He told NASCAR straight up Wendell won the race. Wendell admitted to Ned Jarrett in an interview on Inside Winston Cup Racing that had they gave jack Smith the win, he would have let them get away with it.

[@AndrewPhillipsqualityassurance]

Travis M Simpson horseshit! Buck knew. Everyone knew! if there is one thing you log during a race...its the laps. scott won by 3 laps...EVERYONE knew. racism is THAT terrible.

[@TravisMSimpson]

Here is something I know you can agree with. He should have been in an earlier class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame for being a trailblazer of the sport. There are a lot of other trailblazers who have not made it in yet.

[@oreopuppydawg1564]

D Fuller even if Baker didn’t know his wife did who was scoring his laps. Before Baker left the track he knew he didn’t win. I couldn’t have done that to anyone

[@CC-el2zb]

Andrew Phillips your exactly right. Everyone knew. I hate racism. Unfortunately the media today will always keep it alive.

[@kswnc]

I'm glad I met him, he was a wonderful man.

[@TheJadariusExperience]

A true hero he is an inspiration.

[@thisislaflaretv5250]

He said the realest thing. Don't punch nobody's clock

[@JBatts41]

A true legend in NASCAR.

[@roybaker6902]

Wendell Scott wasn't the first or most successful black racing driver however. Dewey Gatson (a.k.a. Rajo Jack) was a well respected driver who won many races around the country during the 1930's-1940's.

[@porkermurns7590]

Roy Baker which was before NASCAR was formed

[@Speedstar235]

Jesus... waterworks released near the end. If only I knew about him a lot earlier. Full-heartedly deserves his place in the Nascar HOF in 2015, hands down.

[@Pavisdouble2]

this is such an inspiring story

[@jimdill4628]

A true american hero,and was a great friend loved the Scott Family.

[@djbdawg6174]

commenting in 2020 and I am humbled to now know who wendell scott was. amazing story.

[@BongoMediaStudios]

The inspiration of The Minority Racer. Wendall Scott is the legend.

[@sidebite2533]

He was an inspiration to all races. Not just minorities. Wendell positively influenced thousands, young, old, & of every color.

[@happydadeury]

147 time finishing in the top 10 in Nascar Races.. Shit Nascar owes Wendell Scott's Family a whole lot more money

[@CC-el2zb]

Nate Funk how you figure that ?

[@TheEmilyFravel]

@@CC-el2zb racing reference that how

[@carolinecorman1716]

Disgraceful treatment of a wonderful talented man.

[@KaziKami]

He got 20k combined i think So thats like 170k back then

[@KaziKami]

Oh yeah i forgot money was worth a lot more He got 3k for his win 3k in 1960 was worth like 20k

[@donaldfuller5041]

Buck Baker should have been the man to give Wendell the right trophy and if Nascar was any kind of upright organization they would have made that happen.

[@garylord2219]

He had a whole lot of Heart.. Someone us Black People could be very proud of....

[@lynndempsey4096]

gary lord he was a great man.

[@forwarddrive4066]

gary lord Extremely proud!!!!👍 I however am disgusted with my race and how they shunned the color people in the 50's & 60's. Sickening.

[@jodywells7519]

@@forwarddrive4066 everybody should be proud of Mr Scott's achievements! Heart and determination is something we can all learn from! 34 forever!

[@cowboysfan782008]

This choked me up, and what's really weird is I didn't turn 9 until the end of 1977 so I was 8 when I saw the movie Greased Lightening? with Richard Pryor about Wendall Scott, but unlike many movies I saw way back and barely remember I still remember that movie and I haven't seen it since. I remember Prior getting handed a card with a black smudge simulating him, and I remember how he kept a change jar and that was his savings. Wendall was more than just a great man, he was what this Country is supposed to represent, white or black and NOT what IMO opinion idiots like Al Sharpton that throw hate into the minds of ppl that never had close to living in the adversity of what Wendall went through! R.I.P Mr. Great Man Wendall!

[@xX_Gravity_Xx]

The fact that Richard Petty was here, and he was just "Competitor" makes Wendell Scott that much more amazing.

[@MichaelSmith-nd4rr]

Gravity the Petty's and the Scott's were black and white checkerd flag colour,

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

Richard Pryor played Wendell in the movie greased lighting

[@terriecotham1567]

What a true hero , father, and leader the kind of person we all wish we could be or know. Thanks to all those that work so hard to help bring this story of his life for all to see thank you for taking the time to showcase his life Thanks to the Scott family for letting us into their life and getting to know what a great father and racer he was, This is the kind of story that should be shown in schools as it brings so much in life for all to see and learn from. thanks for posting and please keep it up

[@forwarddrive4066]

Terrie Cotham This video should not be shown in schools. The reason being is #1 it provokes racial stereotyping, #2 makes white students feel sorry for what their ignorant ancestors have done, #3 & lastly, I believe it would anger any student of colored origin to untrust any student of white European ethnic..jmo✌

[@DVSNTHERE]

Amen! A true story of working hard for what you want. Loving ones family and changing minds and hearts one person at a time! A true man and hero!

[@unionrdr]

I always admired Wendell for having so much heart to try & make it in a sport near & dear the white southerners hearts. He was just as much Southern as they were with an equal tenacity. Being in Richmond wasn't any easier for us,bein from Ohio they wouldn't serve us till thay saw we wasn't leavin. And this was just the Waflle House. They really need to forget that civil war stuff. Everyone concerned with that damn war is long since dust.

[@joeyjohnson4826]

This my ancestry you're talkin about. They fought an over encroaching centralized authoritative federal government. That is all. I'll forget about it as soon as you forget about slavery

[@unionrdr]

@@joeyjohnson4826 Slavery had nothing to do with you or me. Doesn't matter anymore. So don't use that one. Let sleeping dogs lie and move on. I care not for the color of a man's skin But the quality of a man's character.

[@simpleman283]

@@joeyjohnson4826 👍

[@MrHellsyay]

Oh Joey, what was the reason for "centralized authoritaranism"?

[@kyleshiflet9952]

I'm a huge NASCAR and a Wendell Scott fan and I sadly know that racism is a part of it's history a dark part of it but Wendell Scott had balls to go you Know what I'm gonna race cause it's my passion

[@artoons1]

It took them a ridiculous amount of time to treat this guy as another racer, death threats, rejections and everything you could through at a driver to stop him from racing because of his colour. A legend indeed, never quit.

[@jgoodsonful]

I agree with RaceFan1973. I was born and raised in Darlington, I recall seeing Wendell racing at Darlington, and working on his race car during the race.

[@TitanTubs]

Why can't we read books like this in school, i'm tired of reading The Book theif and Night, honestly, this is an amazing story. A true inspiration

[@matthewjohnston1400]

Scott embodies everything I love about early Nascar.

[@amgirl4286]

Growing up in the South , in Appalachia I was in shock when I joined the military and realized black folks my age didn’t know about Mr. Wendell. I’m so glad they are learning now, and I hope to see more diversity of really great drivers in NASCAR. We all country, and we all God children

[@dewaynewhite2928]

That's a true father, no words can describe this man's character!

[@SergioMenaGTS]

That's what I call an American Hero, didn't give a s*** about all the haters, worked hard and took care of his people.

[@TheMrdhyde]

I'm so glad I didn't grow up at that time. It breaks my heart that humans are and were treated like animals.

[@knocks101prime8]

I'm from Roxboro nc Danville is 30 min from where I grew up and I've never heard of this man. Damn Wendell you were a true man, I'm simply amazed by your story sir. R.I.H. brother

[@ecardona53]

Beautiful story of a beautiful family. The barriers Wendell broke at the time were amazing. When you go to a NASCAR race, you see all kinds of people from all walks of life, and everybody treats you like nothing short of family.

[@awalker773]

Wow , I did not know he would change his own tires during a race!!!!!!

[@huggybear9937]

Beautiful tribute to Wendell Scott 34 lives forever

[@thetreblerebel]

I love Windall Scott. All he needed was a damn good car..why nobody worth the hell gave him good sponsorship is beyond me. He was a freaking great driver. Such an impressive record. All he needed a good car.

[@thetreblerebel]

If I'd of had it then I'd of invested in windall

[@pdub414]

I'm so happy I mustered the strength to watch this. This Man is an absolute Hero of immense proportions on so many levels. His story is a testament to our Fortitude as Africans in AmeriKKKa!

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

It’s sad … I was watching nascar on tv as a kid starting around 1974 and I never heard of Wendell scott til now … I’m 57!

[@v12tommy]

Wow, that is so sad that he never got his trophy. Glad to see it was finally given to his family though. One of the greatest moments of my life was getting to meet one of the Tuskegee Airmen the day after the Indy 500. The gentleman was either 90 or 91 and had always wanted to attend the race, and that was the first year he was able to do so. I've been very fortunate to do more than my fair share of cool things, but that is one morning that I hope I never forget.

[@231gnx]

I wonder if the racist asshole who really did not win gave back the trophy.Or they just made a new one for the Great Wendall Scott.Richard Petty had enough bread to make Wendall one of his team drivers.But,even the king knew he would be outshined!My short list of heroes with Jackie Robinson and Charles Drew.A true inspiration and trendsetter in sports and life.

[@donleblanc2669]

THE TROPHY THEY GOT WAS A REPLICA !! THAT CUNT BUCK BAKER HAD THE ORIGINAL !! BAKER KNEW HE DIDN,T WIN THAT RACE !! WENDELL WON IT BY 2 LAPS . BAKER COULD HAVE GIVEN THAT TROPHY TO WENDELL ANYTIME WHILE THEY WERE BOTH STILL ALIVE - HE CHOOSE NOT TOO . I WILL FOREVER HATE BUCK BAKER FOR WHAT HE DID ... TOO ME , HE IS A FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT & I HOPE HE ,S IN HELL !!!!

[@LookItsABigBlackGuy]

Great man.

[@williamwhitworth6110]

Such a great guy from what ive read and seen to bad he always has to b introduced as a black driver and not just driver who wrkd hard just like the rest all the white drvrs r introduced ass drvrs not white drvs maybe thats whats wrong 2day...Richard Petty gave someone a shot gee figure out who that is?

[@CC-el2zb]

William Whitworth not sure I understand the comment. Bubba Wallace is introduced as a driver.

[@jazz6276]

What an amazing and inspiring person Mr. Scott was. Such an injustice to such a great man. So sad.

[@gregorygolden1296]

Believe Wendell needs to be in the Hall of Fame. Everything he went through, his determination to race against the racism that was the south in that time period. To win a race fair and square and have a racist NASCAR not give him the win. Wendell is and always will be a hero. GOD BLESS Wendell Scott #34.

[@vintage7919]

There is a movie based on this story called Greased Lightning starring Richard Pryor and Pam Grier . Its so good trust me

[@KaziKami]

Ok

[@KaziKami]

Where can i watch

[@devonmartinez780]

Hell yeah. My hero. Run a Wendell Scott tribute every time. Cup series WINNER, Wendell Scott

[@gregorygolden1296]

Great Video. Lessons to be learned here. Even today.

[@chocodiledundee1]

Great inspiration for any of us ... he had all the odds against him even though he never let it slow him down , amazing documentary thank you so much for posting

[@photoshootfresh5471]

EPIC STORY EPIC MAN EPIC DREAM EPIC AFRICAN AMERICAN

[@WichitaChiefSam]

Thank you, Bubba Wallace. Wendell, you have some company now.

[@Benjamin-qi3hf]

This is a great documentary, it should of had way more views...

[@quanharris-holley7782]

I’m in this movie at 16:38 lol

[@ecardona53]

Right on dude, cool to be part of such a story

[@lawnworkshawaii2418]

Legend. Thank you for not hiding his story.

[@WizardOfChicamunga]

Wendell you gave 'em Hell!!!

[@PrometheusLoire]

Wendell Scott, inventor of the "scandinavian flick"! Dirt track specialist.

[@xX_Gravity_Xx]

+PrometheusLoire I don't think so... but he might as well have been

[@forwarddrive4066]

PrometheusLoire Is it on U tube by chance?

[@xX_Gravity_Xx]

I was a little in tears at the end...

[@upfullman457]

Gravity me too man of principal and integrity

[@code3xiv]

34 was always my fav number. Happend to be used by kevin schwantz and today i learn there's another hero.

[@denniscarroll7696]

...that ending part of the story gets you. Job well done!

[@billyp3136]

Love this story thank you 😀😀😀😀

[@maperrysr]

I'm glad I decided to watch this I was actually looking for the movie that Richard Pryor had made about him very inspiring story man I

[@timheise9820]

I'm a white middle class 49 yr old conservative that saw Greased Lightening at the movies, 1977? I also believe that most of this PC crap is just completely stupid. That said, I am 100% behind any one of any color that wants to make a name for his or herself, and to see stuff from the US's "not so distant past", like Wendell not getting the checkered flag or initial win in 1963 because they did not want to showcase a black man winning a race just makes me want to puke. Like the famous driver Darrell Waltrip say's in this documentary, that would just crush even the toughest of individuals. Hat's off to you Wendell, you are an inspiration to us all! I went through a lot of adversity in my life and am proud of how I handled most of it, and I consider myself a pretty tough character, but I don't have anywhere near enough to go through what Wendell did. This is not baseball or football, this is southern white bread stock car racing of the 50s and 60s. Now that's balls!

[@karenforeman6813]

OMG!!! Can't explain how this makes me feel...today is March 9, 2019 @ 4:00 p.m....my sister told me that Wendell Scott was related to my mothet~1st cousin--which makes him my 2nd cousin...my sister told me about a street in Danville, Va (where my mother was also born and raised~Tanner family)...a street was named after Wendell...the re-enactment of this story has made me cry, laugh...more so~Thank God for the struggles that the strong black man endured...Love y'all--From Florida 💖Hope to meet y'all one day soon💞

[@lynndempsey4096]

One Great man never gave up on his dreams

[@benwat77]

Thanks Mr. Scott. My Hero

[@haroldmartin1780]

I was at that race that night, I grew up in Jacksonville. He got ripped off.

[@antanderson3649]

Racing & Family Man With Morals Plus Fighting Racism

[@RubenB658]

I Love that he put All of his Children thru College. Not even the Petty's did that.

[@esh8973]

Excellent Story.... Love it...

[@markbrandum801]

I first learned abut Mr. Scott from the movie, "Greased Lightning:. What a story! As for all the controversy abut Nascar, . Well ,that's the south fer ya - . Never do the right thing unless it makes the corporation look good, or makes $ .He who wins, writes the history.

[@FDMayor]

...also, watch the Richard Pryor movie about Wendell...it is a classic!

[@068dirtboy]

Damn watched this 3 times over the years. Still a tearjerker

[@racerguy500]

A truly remarkable and inspirational man. Not as a black NASCAR driver, not as the first and only black driver to win, but as a man. He will be in the NASCAR Hall Of Fame!

[@clproductions4743]

one of the best racers in NASCAR ever

[@charlesrichardson2655]

I became a Wendell Scott fan when I saw the Richard Pryor movie (Greased Lightning) at the age of 9. The history of Wendell Scott was one of my inspirations that made do research into Black history as well as being one of the influences in my life that motivated me to be unbreakable.

[@bennetfox]

I love it! I'm still curious how Wendell Scott was driving a 64 Impala in 63? :-)

[@madc2004]

They make the next year's cars in the summer and sell them in the fall

[@jackthorton10]

Race on Monday Buy On Sunday!

[@christopherbrown6697]

My thought as well. He often (maybe always?) bought his cars used from other drivers so he would have been a model year behind. My best guess from historic photos is that he would have been running a '62 Bel Air bubbletop around that time.

[@edwardcox2840]

That means he bought a brand car and made race car out of it ???

[@GiftsbyChosen]

And now Jr gets to join his Father in race car Heaven😢😢 R. I. P Wendell Scott Jr

[@RebelRicky]

I will say this...Stock car driving has came a long way but it has went in the wrong direction. It's not Stock car anymore...the only thing that changed the game over the years was money. The only thing that ties NASCAR to the modern sport is the name. NASCAR always has been a sport that one must be raised and conditioned in by money which is why there weren't that many minorities in this sport before. The older drivers were all given their opportunities by their financial backing. If anything Scott should've been taking donations from the people in his community. Back then would've been a good time to do such a thing being that this was during the time of the Civil Rights Struggle.

[@bepowerfitness3748]

+Bryson Mills That would have been very smart...you should've been his manager...I know...you born in the wrong period...but you are right on in your comment!

[@manny101320]

i think he should be inducted into the nascar hall of fame for what he did

[@cavemanballistics6338]

He lived 5 hoses down the street from my wife's uncle in Danville Va. We would be sitting in the living room watching TV an all of a sudden the whole house would start shaking, My wife's uncle would say sounds like Wendell is getting his car ready for the race this weekend. And nobody on the whole damn block was bothered by the noise,just another day. This was 1973 I am not 100 % pos of the year.

[@broadwaynicky]

Owner driver with no sponsorships in the 1960s in a low budget car… for him to go as far as he did with less is extremely impressive. Imagine that today…

[@kennethsolomon2556]

My father brought us( me and my brother) AFX race track and cars in the early 70's , had cars of Dave Marcus, Richard Petty,carl Yarborough,darrell W. That's how I became a NASCAR fan...

[@abrahamjackson6019]

AFX and dont forget Tyco..

[@symonfenix]

I am Born AND Raised in that little city of Danville,VA. I was always told of him as a child and remotely remember playin wit a kid in front of hia garage when i was barely 6.

[@kernal616]

RIP WENDELL,YOU SHOWED PEOPLE THAT YOU WAS NOT JUST A MAN,AND NOT JUST A BLACK MAN,...YOU SHOWED EVERYONE YOU WAS A REAL MAN, NO MATTER WHAT COLOR YOU WHERE. HIS FAMILY WAS HIS TROPHY TO HIM, BUT HE WAS DENIED A WINNER....BY THE OTHER RACERS......WHO COULD DENY A REAL WINNER?.....NOT ME

[@starmanskye]

@ 31:07, if Bud Baker was a man of class as soon as he realized the error he woulda took the trophy and walked-over and given it to Wendell ~ and made a big-stink about what a lousy deal was going down, and WHY. Instead, Baker KEPT the trophy???? A man captive to the prejudices of the south, and the messed-up times. Jeez, underdog guys like Scott sure have my respect and regard for their dogged determination and style. To change the topic, What if some of the indie cats back then were onto nitrous-boost and stagger to give them an edge they coulda cleverly, subtly used to keep them in the top 10 finishes? Not overdone so their 'secret' would have leaked, at least not for some time. Or other 'tricks' anticipating out-of-the-box rule-finesse thinking, like clutch-pack/bell-housing over-pressure to vent-feed the carbs? Innovation was the life-blood of small-track and stock-car racing back then that made racing so exciting, keeping it competitive, novel, human-interest and technically relevant. ~ ; )

[@everythingviral972]

"Buck" Baker, not "Bud".

[@marcdonaldson8196]

I am heartbroken to know that for decades a sport I loved hid this. I thought it was just me, that opportunities we re just missed...myself included. But its not that, its just pure unadulterated stupid racism. Im no longer a fan. Long live Lewis Hamilton

[@xX_Gravity_Xx]

+Marc Donaldson I still love NASCAR, that's why I'm trying to get started somewhere... I've been studying all my life, and there really isn't much else I'd rather do... that and any other motorsports, like Sportscar racing, Open Wheel, the ladder.

[@adambrooks2297]

It's a whole lot they hide not just Nascar! They hate us people of color for absolutely no reason, except for the color of our skin! We didn't do anything to anyone!

[@motherthecar]

Not only was Buck Baker a bigot , he was a coward. Most car owners and drivers back then were. I watch some of these drivers interviewed here - why didn't any of them step up and help Wendell with a good car or ride?

[@alanquintus2069]

What regard I had for Buck Baker is gone.

[@darrellsomers5427]

A real champion

[@TPVPRO]

Why is this not a movie?

[@braggsdesigns76]

Its a movie called greased lighting it based on wendell

[@briananderson7056]

TPV Productions There is ... grease lighting ! Staring Richard Pryor

[@eldo59]

They need to make a new one. But this documentary felt like a movie.

[@hyperdog67]

Lemme tell you right now. I've always loved racing, and Nascar. Especially after watching "Greased Lightning" as a kid, but it's something I just kept inside cause I could never see myself even going to a Nascar event, forget about participating in one! All the rebel flag waving and all..but after watching this documentary, I'm inspired, and moved. Incredible man, incredible talent. Give em Hell Wendell!

[@jayyoung4534]

@West...Unfortunately, you were too young to realize Pryor was the wrong celebrity to play the role of a great human being. You see, Scott never in his career was so opportunistic as Pryor was to make an epithet "humorous." The people on the African continent brought this contradiction to his attention.

[@6Alpha-yankie_novemberdy2n]

Hell of a driver, mechanic, crew chief, scrounger... Winner