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Hard Driving: The Wendell Scott Story
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Hard Driving Is The Dramatic Story Of One Mans Dogged Determination To Live The Life He Loved, And To Compete, Despite Daunting Obstacles, At The Highest Level Of His Sport.Wendell Scott Figured He Was Signing Up For Trouble When He Became Nascars Version Of Jackie Robinson In The Segregated 1950S. Some Speedways Refused To Let Him Race. Go Home, Nigger, Spectators Yelled. And After A Bigoted Promoter Refused To Pay Him, Scott Appealed Directly To The Sports Founder, Nascar Czar Bill France Sr.France Made A Promise Scott Would Never Forget That Nascar Would Never Treat Him With Prejudice.For The Next Two Decades, Scott Chased A Dream Whose Fulfillment Depended On France Backing Up That Promise. Persevering Through Crashes, Health Problems, And Money Troubles, Scott Remained Convinced He Had The Talent To Become One Of Nascars Best. Hard Driving Documents A Previously Untold Chapter In The History Of Integration, Politics, And Sports In America. It Reveals How France, Founder Of The Multibilliondollar Nascar Empire, Reneged On His Pledge And Allowed Repeated Discrimination Against Scott By Racing Officials And Other Powerful Figures. It Details Frances Alliances With Leading Segregationist Politicians Such As George Wallace, The Reluctance Of Auto Executives Such As Lee Iacocca To Sponsor A Black Driver; And The Inspiring Support Scott Received From White Drivers Such As Nascar Champions Ned Jarrett And Richard Petty, Who Admired His Skill And Tenacity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Hard Driving: The Wendell Scott Story'? A: The main theme of 'Hard Driving: The Wendell Scott Story' is the struggle for equality and perseverance in the face of racial discrimination within the world of NASCAR during the 1950s and beyond.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Brian Donovan.
- Q: What type of book is 'Hard Driving: The Wendell Scott Story'? A: 'Hard Driving: The Wendell Scott Story' is a hardcover non-fiction book.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 328 pages.
- Q: When was 'Hard Driving: The Wendell Scott Story' published? A: The book was published on August 19, 2008.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, 'Hard Driving: The Wendell Scott Story' is a first edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Hard Driving: The Wendell Scott Story' falls under the category of Black & African American literature.
- Q: Does the book discuss Wendell Scott's challenges in racing? A: Yes, the book details Wendell Scott's challenges, including discrimination, crashes, and financial difficulties he faced during his racing career.
- Q: What notable figures are mentioned in the book related to Wendell Scott's story? A: The book mentions notable figures such as NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., segregationist politicians like George Wallace, and supportive drivers like Ned Jarrett and Richard Petty.