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NASCAR Struggles to Change Its Culture

On the same day the organization raced a car with the National Civil Rights Museum logo on its hood, a noose was found in the garage stall of NASCAR’s only Black driver.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jun 23, 2020 1:00PM EDT

WATCH This Animated Short on Wendell Scott, First Black Driver in the NASCAR Hall of Fame

In this new video from StoryCorps, Wendell Scott’s son and grandson recall his struggle for acceptance in the White-dominated racing world.

Sameer Rao Feb 1, 2016 2:18PM EST

A Black Man Won a Nascar National Race For the First Time in 50 Years

Darrell Wallace Jr. claimed victory at Martinsville Speedway in southern Virginia on Saturday.

Jamilah King Oct 28, 2013 2:35PM EDT

NASCAR is Looking for an Ad Agency to Tell Latinos They're Bienvenidos at Daytona

The family owned group that governs multiple auto racing sports events is likely looking to bite in the wallets of the fastest growing demographic in the nation.

Jorge Rivas Mar 20, 2012 4:15PM EDT

First Lady Michelle Obama Gets Booed at Nascar Event

And by an overwhelmingly white audience. But what does the incident say about our electorate?

Jorge Rivas Nov 21, 2011 3:30PM EST