As per our current Database, Wendell Scott has been died on Dec 23, 1990 (age 69).
When Wendell Scott die, Wendell Scott was 69 years old.
| Popular As | Wendell Scott |
| Occupation | Race Car Driver |
| Age | 69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Born | August 29, 1921 (Virginia) |
| Birthday | August 29 |
| Town/City | Virginia |
| Nationality | Virginia |
Wendell Scott’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.
Wendell Scott was born in the Year of the Rooster. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake.
Stock car driver who broke down racial barriers by becoming the first black NASCAR driver. He is also the first black driver to win the Sprint Cup Series and is a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame class of 2015.
He served in the U.S. Army in World War II before running an auto-repair shop.
His life was the inspiration for the 1977 Richard Pryor film Greased Lightning.
He was survived by his wife Mary and children Franklin, Sybil and Wendell Jr.
He paved the way for Future black NASCAR drivers like Bill Lester.
