Wendell Scott Memorial Essay Contest: South Boston (Va.) Speedway has created the Wendell Scott Memorial Essay Contest to encourage high school students to learn about African Americans and motorsports. The contest will culminate with the selection of three finalists that will be awarded a share of $5,000 in scholarships. The presentation of the awards will take place during pre-race activities prior to the start of South Boston’s Sept. 28 NASCAR Truck series race. Students wishing to participate can secure information via South Boston Speedway’s Web site, www.southbostonspeedway.com . Eligible high school age participants are encouraged to write an essay between 1000-2000 words that focuses on African Americans and motorsports. Essays must be received by South Boston Speedway (P.O. Box 1066, South Boston, VA 24592) on or before Sept. 10. The late Wendell Scott, of Danville, Va., competed often at South Boston, and considered it one of his home tracks. He was the first and only African American driver, to date, to win a NASCAR Grand National (now Winston Cup) event, Dec. 1, 1963, in Jacksonville, FL(That’s Racin’/PR)(7-28-2001)
