How does one compete in NASCAR while facing discrimination? In this episode of the Black Is America podcast, we chronicle the life of NASCAR legend Wendell Scott. The Danville, Virginia native goes from the bootlegging on the back roads of the Commonwealth to extraordinary heights of stock car racing. Even though Scott would never have a significant sponsor, he would still compete against the best in NASCAR. In this episode, you will hear: A brief history of Danville, Virginia Why the story of Wendell Scott mirrors the story of NASCAR Two pivotal moments in Wendell's Scott Career Why Wendell Scott served as his mechanic About Wendell Scott's success as a driver and owner Notable figures mentioned in this episode: Marshall Major Taylor The Texas Western Starting 5 Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr. Willy T. Ribbs Bill Lester Michael Jordan John Cohen Floyd Mayweather Jr. Brad Daugherty Sir Lewis Hamilton