Like A Rock (A Wendell Scott Tribute)

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3.77K subscribersThis is Bradk12fan's Tribute to NASCAR pioneer and World War II Veteran Wendell Scott. Wendell originally started racing on The Dixie Circuit, a NASCAR rival, as their 'gimmick driver.' He would go on to win 127 races on the Dixie Circuit, but was never able to compete in a full season as some track promoters would not let him race.

Wendell attempted to start his 1st NASCAR race in April of 1961, but was unable to when the track promoter refused to give him $15 for gas. The next weekend Wendell met Bill France Sr., and told him what happened, Bill then pulled out his wallet and handed Wendell $30. France told him, "You a NASCAR member now, and you will never be treated like that again."

Some drivers and fans grew to respect Wendell, while others would go out of their way to crash Wendell. Wendell would receive help from several drivers including, Richard Petty, Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts, Ned Jarrett, and many others. In 1963 at Jacksonville, Florida, Wendell won by '2' laps over Buck Baker in a car bought from Ned Jarrett, with a used engine donated by the Wood Brothers, and

competing with money loaned from Richard Petty. NASCAR originally flagged Buck Baker as the winner because the track promoter did not want to have Wendell kiss the white beauty queen. Wendell protested and several hours later was awarded with the win, and the winnings, while Buck Baker kept the trophy and the acclaim of fans.

NASCAR would later admit that Wendell was 3 laps ahead of Buck Baker, as Wendell said. Wendell would continue to race and in 1973 would be caught up in a 24 car melee. Some say that Wendell was wrecked on purpose. Speculation aside, the wreck nearly killed Wendell, and effectively ended his NASCAR career. I DO NOT claim any of the photos, footage, or music in this video as my own.

Any derogatory, discrimitory, or racist comments will immediately be removed, no questions asked. All info was taken from credible websites. Buddy Baker and NASCAR presented Wendell Scott's family with his Jacksonville trophy in the summer of 2010.