Wendell Scott to be honored with historical marker in VA

The first African American to win a NASCAR Grand National Race will received a state historical marker in Danville, VA. The Department of Historic Resources approved six new markers recently. They include three for Danville. One will honor NASCAR driver Wendell O. Scott Sr. He became the first African-American to win a NASCAR Grand National race, which took place in 1963. The marker will read: "Preserving over prejudice and discrimination, Scott broke racial barriers in NASCAR, with a 13-year career that included 20 top five and 147 top ten finishes." The state plans to dedicate the Scott marker in April, to go with the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway. wsls.com