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Darrell Wallace, Jr., driver of the #18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, poses with the Coors Pole award after qualifying for pole position for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East American Real TV 150 at Dover International Speedway on September 28, 2012 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Teen makes history as black driver in NASCAR

Dan Gelston, Associated Press
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Darrell Wallace Jr., is set to make history as only the fourth black driver with a full-time ride in a NASCAR series...
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In this Sept. 30, 2012, file photo, provided by the NHRA, Antron Brown celebrates his Top Fuel victory in the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals auto race at Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Ill. Brown poised to become the first black champion in a pro series. He leads Tony Schumacher by 65 points entering this weekend's finals at Pomona. (AP Photo/NHRA, Teresa Long, File)

Antron Brown tries to become NHRA's 1st black champion

Jenna Fryer, Associated Press
(AP) - Antron Brown opened the week at Miramar College in San Diego telling students not to set limits on what they believe they can accomplish in their careers...
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Black drivers overlooked by NASCAR Hall of Fame

Caryn Freeman
theGRIO REPORT - There is no denying that NASCAR recognizes Scott’s contributions to the sport. Nevertheless, until Scott joins the ranks of Hall of Famers fans will have to wait to see his name enshrined in Charlotte...
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Black auto racing legend defies stereotypes

Donna Owens
TheGrio Q&A - Racing legend Willy T. Ribbs was fast and furious long before those blockbuster movies about drivers and their amped up cars...
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Bill Lester becomes first black Grand-Am winner

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DANVILLE, Va. (AP) - "We're ecstatic," Lester said. "Everything came together for us. We knew at the beginning of the season that this team had a lot of potential."...
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Trump won't drive Indy 500 pace car, after all

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Donald has dumped himself from the Indianapolis 500...
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Protest aims to bump Trump from Indy 500 pace car

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The pick a month ago of Donald Trump to drive the Indy 500 pace car is causing some heat for race officials...
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Wendell Scott: NASCAR's unsung speedway barrier breaker

John Baiata
Scott blazed a trail - both literally and figuratively - in an environment that was, arguably, more hostile than many of his forebears...
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