1921: Wendell Scott, the first black driver to win a race in NASCAR's top series, is born. Scott, a NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee, competed in 495 events during 13 years and notched his lone victory at Speedway Park in Jacksonville, Fla., on Dec. 1, 1963.
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Today in History: August 29
August 29, 2012, NASCAR Wire Service, NASCAR.com