Wendell Scott's son, grandson discuss his career and legacy | Coffee With Kyle | Motorsports on NBC

[@nazcarcup]

Man I'm in tears that this interview took place. I'm saving this forever. The stories of Earl Brooks protecting Wendell Scott are priceless. I'm black and a proud racing fan. This is special.

[@budyeddi5814]

*Felt* 👏

[@wallystewart1979]

Naz idoura heck im white and had tears in my eyes the whole video i cant imagine how he felt and what he went through

[@ehss192]

Wendell was tough. They don't make them like him anymore. A class act and definitely a role model for anyone 'looking up'.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@wallystewart1979 Same here. I'm proud that I actually got to meet Wendell Scott in my lifetime. IMHO, a true American hero.

[@pensacola07]

I could sit there all day and hear stories about Wendell Scott, a true American hero. A great person,, driver and ambassador to the sport

[@FloridaManRacer]

Wendell Scott is one of the finest human beings to ever be part of NASCAR. Period.

[@k.davidhaskins9605]

Coffee with Kyle is hands down the best Nascar show to date. Keep it up. 👍

[@reno145]

I will do you one better. It is one of the best interview shows of any kind, hands down!

[@alexismspgaming8260]

This, Dale Jr Download, and Michael Waltrip's new show, they all give you a different perspective or things. Truthfully they each take different stories, some almost mythical, and bring them back to earth for you and make you feel them.

[@bowtiezr2534]

Dale Jr's is better

[@Probowler37]

I've watched about every interview of Kyle and he has done a fantastic job with these. Michael's show is great too. But Kyle is a natural at this. He goes to great depths with these story lines to get answers.

[@brentleyroyals3032]

I met Mary Scott at a Winston Cup presentation in Winston Salem and she signed a Wendell Scott cap for me. We talked about so many things about Wendell, the racing and the life led. I can say to this very day I loved that lady like my own mom and I always tried to keep her close in my heart. The Scott family are very wonderful folks and Wendell in the NASCAR Hall of Fame is well deserved.

[@FloridaManRacer]

This sport in particular needs the Scott family and Bubba Wallace now more than ever in my opinion.

[@frankiodeelux3159]

Anything but a big thumbs up for this one is beyond belief. What a man, what a driver he was. No major sponsorship and yet he excelled. We all know who the real rookie of the year was in `61 no matter what. A true Champion and Hall Of Famer

[@mikeske9777]

God bless the family of Wendell Scott and thanks to them for supporting and cheering on him on. Thank you Kyle for bringing this on and exposing the great person Wendell Scott was. Also a cheer for the underdogs, we need them. How to express this is difficult because of our history in treatment of folks that are not white. Thank god racial relations are more tolerate today then in the past 2 centuries.

[@FloridaManRacer]

FYI, I liked then disliked this comment. It was already at the perfect number.... 34.

[@irongoatrocky2343]

One has to ask where would NASCAR be without the likes of the Independents like Wendell Scott, JD McDuffie Ralph Earnhardt. or even owners like Junie Donlavy? All were honest working people who shared a love of the sport and tried to make it better the best way they could!

[@nazcarcup]

Jimmy Means

[@dangilliam7691]

I forgot about Dunlevy. That's what's killed NASCAR. People can't relate to high dollar cars and parts. No more Chevy vs Ford.

[@pat36a]

I remember in the early 80's, ( lived outside of Daytona) . If you had a car and 50.000 dollars you could try to get in the Daytona 500. Remember that's for a full week at the track. Miss those days.......

[@TonyWud]

Imagine what it would be without the racism of the past.

[@chipwhite7170]

Kyle Kyle Kyle,my god what a great interview and life story and you really just scratched the surface.

[@dickgallina3013]

Kyle and the Scott’s I thank you for a great interview! Just so sad to think our society was so shallow minded! Thank you for keeping Wendell’s legacy alive!

[@rtdreep]

A moving, thought-provoking, well-produced interview. Thank you to the Scotts for sharing their story, for Kyle Petty and for NBC Sports.

[@48northphotography5]

Wendell Scott Sr: "A person was a person." Differences are taught. Children do not recognize differences in each other until after they are taught, whether directly or indirectly. Great interview.

[@FloridaManRacer]

God how we need to remember that more than ever right now.

[@rotorr22]

Excellent as always , Kyle. I always admired Wendell.

[@Kevin_Drone]

Great interview, with two Hall of Fame families. Thank you, Scott family for sharing more stories of Wendell Scott. Thanks also to Kyle Petty for doing this Series.

[@TheNyarcangel]

Wendell didn't open the door...he drove through it.

[@tyronnfields7945]

Amen!..

[@huggybear9937]

Yes he did

[@WesleyJackson-hb6cs]

Wide open

[@unionrdr]

I'll never forget watchin' Wendell pulling off the track, jack it up and fix something under the car. Get back in and roar back out there. Other times, I could see the disappointment on his face. I went through all that as a racer myself in my youth. The thrill of victory & the agony of defeat. One weekend your the hero of the day, next time you're a bum. But we still love it with a passion just the same. You are sorely missed, Wendell.

[@olikat8]

Wendell Scott- he had class, drive and a heart. And one helluva example for everybody. That's a man

[@robinlanier6886]

The son looks just like him. RIP Wendell and God Bless the Scott family! 💕

[@ms-iz9ye]

I’m so proud to be related to him on my dads side. His mom was sisters with my grandmother’s grandmother.. but regardless it’s so great to be related to him in some way. It makes me proud of our family..

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

The fact that Wendell wanted to be a good Dad first says it all.

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

Even though my heart lies in drag racing, I've been a NASCAR fan since the late 70s. I learned how to build engines helping my uncle in his shop and on dirt ovals in Northwest Ohio. Even at 50 years old, I'm too young to have seen Wendell Scott on the track, however, I've been fascinated by him since seeing the movie with Richard Pryor. I'd love to send a donation to help re-open the museum. How can I contact them?

[@calebvoneime5411]

Pleasure to talk to ya, Kyle! Glad we could serve you guys!

[@stormytuesday9902]

There were a lot of great moments in this interview, but when Kyle learned his dad had sent Wendell a couple of checks after the Talladega wreck, was pretty awesome. Wendell Scott experienced all his racing accomplishments on his own, without a sponsor. How many championships could he have won if he would have had a little financial help? Thanks Kyle for sharing the history. A special thanks to his son and grandson for sharing their history. I am going to check out the Wendell Scott Foundation!

[@dudeson53]

I can't get enough of kyle petty, guy's a genuine class act gentleman a real figure to look up to

[@shanek.barker7610]

Wendell Scott the definition of a racer. If only attitudes of the corporate world was different back then and backed Wendell the history books would read alot differently than what it does now. Wendell Scott could drive like no other and as said in interview here Scott could do more with nothing more so than anyone else imagine the things he would of done with sponsorship money and people having his back.

[@king0cans]

I said it before and I will say it again. Kyle does such a great job with these.

[@thatcurveguy]

I watched Wendell race at Daytona when I was very young. Another great interview Kyle.

[@jakesshopandtracktalk1835]

Every time I wanna quit racing because it’s too hard, I think about the great Wendell Scott.

[@budyeddi5814]

I was "today years old" whe. I learned about Wendell Scott and here on out this is an omen to live by 💪

[@michaelstewart3042]

Super video Wendell Scott awesome the petty family is awesome as well. Number 34 and 43

[@anitagarrison6916]

Oh my..... I just sat here enthralled. At times I had the biggest grin on my face. Then there were times where the heart breaks, tears well and anger swells at the injustice Wendell and his family suffered through. Thank you Kyle for bring this to us. Thank you Frank and Warrick for sharing your memories of your father and grandfather Mr. Wendall Scott with us. 💞

[@OzKittyboi]

Best interview yet, Kyle. Thanks NBC for posting this beautiful piece

[@pedintx]

This is a very special interview. Thank you for doing this and sharing it with all of us. It really touched me. If there was a Wendell Scott fan club I would join.

[@edwardbaker8225]

I want to say something about coffee with Kyle he touches such wonderful feelings in the sport of NASCAR and the whole history. And I've always said Wendell Scott did everything with nothing. He was your true race car driver.

[@christopherlucas4620]

This has got to be the best interview and segment Kyle has ever done. You can just feel the emotion.

[@mroptical1982]

Thank You Kyle and Thank You to Wendell Scott son and grandson for sharing with us the amazing story of Wendell Scott

[@bluedoggg1]

He was the reason that I started to follow NASCAR.

[@CamaroThings]

best one of the series so far.

[@JefferyT]

Superb interview. Thank you Kyle!!

[@kimberlyokeeffe5360]

One of the best so far. Thank you Kyle for bringing, not only the history but the facts of that time. I knew of Wendell Scott but didn't know who he was.

[@markr831]

My words "may God bless the Scott family!', the truth, "he has", because they have blessed him. A great interview. Thanks Kyle.

[@askledhead]

Really Enjoy the historic stories of Nascars past . Kyle has the enthusiasm the watchers want and asks the right questions .

[@shaneparrish1987]

Wendell's son looks a lot like him

[@oN3xShOtxkilL]

He is literally a spiting image of him wow ..

[@charlesferebee4875]

Outstanding. WELL DONE. ! 🏆🏁

[@user-cs3zs6jn1d]

Every time I watch the coffee with Kyle,I think to myself, this is the best one I've seen. And then the next one is better than the last. This was a great one to watch.

[@aarontodd72]

This week was the first time I ever heard of him.what a person to have in the sport

[@tomthomson9354]

This has to be one of if not my favorite episode. I have the book written about Wendell. I was always intrigued about the man. Not because of his color, but what made him tick. Prior to reading the book, I only knew he was the first black driver in NASCAR . How he managed to get through those tough times. What made him want to race. If you haven’t read the book, I highly recommend doing so. There is so much more to Wendell Scott than the color of his skin. Great interview! I enjoyed watching

[@user-ew2si5ef9t]

I wanted to say to The King what he did for Wendall Scott that was freaking awesome big ups to the Petty Family

[@jjmac3561]

Fabulous interview, fascinating and informative as well as heart wrenching. So fitting that 43 reached out to help 34 even if it was on the QT. Long overdue getting into the Hall of fame! I hope they manage to get that truck restored to its former glory as a tribute to Wendell Scott and his outstanding efforts to overcome the barriers.

[@normanspruill8844]

He had a lot of class

[@cashkenterprises5584]

Wow... just amazing. Awesome job Kyle.

[@RadggsAutomotive]

Been a fan Wendell for 60+ years, longer than the Petty's. I wondered how much truth was in Greased Lightning; never knew there was Pittsburgh connection. Hey Kyle, you may have a career in broadcasting, you have a gift.

[@mr.intensity2685]

I watched the Greased Lighting movie before I ever heard anything about Wendell Scott. This was a great interview.

[@francesca3453]

Looking forward to a museum.

[@gavincarter3251]

Great interview with tbe Scott Family.

[@waynezimnoch3182]

Very moving story about two great families , I knew Richard Petty was great man and Wendel Scott son confirmed it with his stories.

[@SallyBedow]

Just "WOW"! Awesome interview!

[@josephswaim8491]

Great interview!

[@reno145]

I never thought I could respect the Petty family more. Boy, was I wrong. Lynda was a saint!

[@larryweakley3314]

Richard Petty giving his money to help Wendell after his bad wreck is who Richard is, so admired Wendell Scott, i know it hurts to think how he was treated, but such a great man. God Bless him and his wonderful family.

[@rednblkchevelle]

They need to restore the truck...ive always liked Richard Petty...ha..he's stand up man!!!

[@supergunslinger1]

Another great interview!!! Thanks for all the knowledge

[@TomHeid1]

Thanks you guys for telling Wendell's story.

[@pR1mal.]

Merry Christmas to the Scott and Petty families!

[@zoeysteed3676]

Great man, great story

[@roberthevern6169]

I keep coming back to this fantastic episode! Love the Wendell O. Scott story. The way his son and grandson speak of the history with Kyle and RP is so interesting and emotional. Great interview Kyle! Racism is a learned behavior!

[@jaredkinneyjr]

I ❤ these vids & this show & anything KP does! THANK YOU NBCSN for posting vids like these & shows like Mikeys podcast. PLEASE keep posting more content like this!

[@maddogmike5178]

Two thumbs up. This was one of the best shows I've seen you do Kyle. Thank you.

[@v12tommy]

I love his story. I see so many people my age and younger, who will just sit around and whine about someone else having it better than them. Then you see someone like Wendell Scott. Was it fair that he was treated the way he was treated? Absolutely not. But rather than whine about it, he took the cards he was dealt, and he did great things. We need more people with attitudes like that.

[@kwm123123]

What a awesome story about a awesome man! I'm very grateful that I found this video. Thanks for sharing this 😊👍

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Wendell Scott was one of the nicest persons that I ever met in my life.

[@andrehall1067]

One of the best interviews of all time.

[@johnvogt543]

Wendell Scott was my childhood Hero.There never was, nor will there ever be anyone like him. This has brought tears to this old white mans eyes.

[@tyronnfields7945]

Great interview with the Scott family telling the whole side about Mr Wendell. This is Awesome! #34 forever.

[@davidparrish1205]

I never met Wendell. But the first race I ever ran was at The Legendary Danville Speedway. That's where my dad won his first race in the early 90's. I remember on race Mary was the Grand Marshal. Earl Brooks was my cousin. Hos son Earl Brooks Jr built my first race car. Hos other son Ervin still carries on his legacy with a replica of Earl's #26 car. Earl didn't take crap of anyone either. Wendell was a great man.

[@marcust510]

Amazing story. Sad & inspirational all at the same time

[@larrywt656]

During his racing career, Kyle Petty was known as one of NASCAR's whack jobs. Now he has turned into a Hall of Fame-caliber interviewer.

[@bobsmyth7590]

Excellent interview- class act by ALL-

[@jerrysantos6484]

So many details that make a man. So many details that make a good father. So many unknown details that make a hall of came man. Wendell O. Scott Hall of Fane Racer. All he wanted to do was race. He became a hero to so many of us

[@kennethhacker3014]

Incredible story! Thank you

[@ryanevers7563]

There needs to be a movie made about Scott's story. What an amazing real racing, self sacrificing American story.

[@walteranderson7676]

If that isn't Wendell, Like Kerry is to Dale, and Kyle is to Richard!

[@racecar157]

absolutely anyone: doesn't speak a word kyle: yeah yeah 😂😂😂

[@SGCgleaton]

It would be nice if some one could restor the truck for them

[@jamesscully529]

NASCAR has come a long way but still has a lot to make up for.

[@markmark5269]

No they don't, times were the times, that's how it was, you only need to know that they aren't those times now, and are no longer tolerable,. Actual change is far superior, and an acknowledgment that is was wrong, to any apology.

[@Konformation07]

Indeed it does and it still occurs today in terms of abuse but it is far better today or maybe more subtle. Who knows.... but things are not fine in NASCAR but has improved significantly.

[@72Dexter72Manley72]

Nascar is changing things now.

[@davewise29]

Kyle Petty was a good driver but to me is a even better person and journalist. I judge people by the content of there character not there skin color. It’s to bad the liberals in this world have made such a big divide between different skin colors! What a great story we got to here with this interview!

[@BobbyPatricca]

Don't think it was "liberals" marching with swastika flags and torches in Charlottesville...

[@cowboysfan782008]

Good to see Kyle is still rolling that early 90's business/player look. It's almost as cool as Arnold's 1987 flat top.

[@earnhardt3613]

This was a very determaned and great man Wendell Scott should be an inspiration to us all !!!!

[@EliteEasyE]

Pretty cool interview

[@drjohnsonhungwell5115]

I'm one of those folks that has a flag that people consider offensive not the Confederate flag but the old Georgia flag , I read that Richard Petty helped him some early on with parts tools and eventually a truck and I enjoyed hearing about Richard Petty helping him get started and showing him acceptance back in those days , I'd like to see NASCAR go back to its roots when you're everyday man could have a race car and it was run what you brought back in the day .

[@ldowling2714]

Class interview

[@luecreative]

This was amazing!

[@FastLaneLyfe]

That was my great uncle

[@sonicstep]

What a fascinating story this is. Thank you for sharing. ☺

[@AgtWashingtub]

I like this new world we live in where KP makes quality content.

[@rdstud7464]

Really great interview. Wonder. did France ever correct the out come of the 63 race?

[@BobbyPatricca]

I believe it was either a few hours or a couple days later, but yes they corrected it. Story I heard was the race promoter's didn't want Wendell "kissing the white trophy queen". He said "I've got a beautiful wife, I'll kiss her" or something along those lines.

[@aarontodd72]

Unfortunately he didn't even get the trophy. But he was at least acknowledged it

[@nickdeavers5816]

Yes a couple days later

[@fa1509]

He did win but nascar didn’t say he won until a few days later because nascar fans treated him badly and back then the blacks weren’t equal like the whites

[@alpennsygg1]

Thank you Kyle for this interesting historical information

[@phamoo]

Incredible.

[@WVFreebyrd]

There's part of me that hates seeing that truck sit and rust away. But at the same time, taking into consideration some of the old equipment and vehicles my own family owns that has been around for a few generations, I also understand it's right where it should be and probably shouldn't be touched. That's just a part of its own special story.....if that makes any sense.

[@TheGreatIndoors1979]

9:47 _"Your mother taught me how to score."_ Oh boy. When that's taken out of context.

[@tatj83]

If I remember correctly, Kyle Petty was against Mr. Scott being nominated for NASCAR's HOF. IIRC, he brought up something to the effect that Mr. Scott did nothing for the sport besides being black and he only won one race, and I am forced to agree with him on that. But on the other hand, what could have Mr. Scott achieved if he had the equipment, sponsors and support of the fans that many other drivers like his Dad enjoyed? I believe that there would have been many more top 10's and more wins. So it becomes "We held him down so he couldn't accomplish anything, since it worked and he didn't, why reward him? That's the last thing we wanted to do". Richard Petty will always be the King of NASCAR by far, but would he be if he had been black? And would Mr. Scott's story be Richard Petty's too?.

[@cornell2071]

Awesome Achievements in history!

[@goldsmith1210]

Awesome episode. Best one yet.