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Rich History of NASCAR
Many NASCAR fans don’t have a clue in regards to the history of NASCAR racing, mostly because it’s popularity was restricted to mostly the southern states. Many of the newer fans know of Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt, but have never heard of some of the earliest drivers who helped make the current NASCAR a success. Tickets for Nascar Races are almost sold out for every race this season.
Bill France Sr. founded NASCAR in 1948 on February 21st. France selected Erwin Baker aka “Cannonball” as the very first commissioner of NASCAR. Baker was already very well known, having raced previously at Indianapolis and set over 100 speed records on land. The transcontinental race is named after him.
Junior Johnson not to be confused with Jimmy Johnson was for sure on of NASCAR’s first stars, winning 6 racing championshipsand more than 50 overall races. Junior had a unique past, as he had made quite a name for himself delivering moonshine. Upon retiring from NASCAR Racing in 1966 he went on to be a team owner.
Ned Jarret the father of Dale Jarret was another early superstar. His nickname was “Gentleman Jim”, Jarret was famous for selling one of his race cars to Wendell Scott, the first African American NASCAR driver. Jarret won two championships and 50 plus races. He then became an announcer, and his son Dale followed in his footsteps and became a driver.
Former star The son of Lee Petty followed his dad into racing, and Richard Petty became the biggest star Nascar Sprint Cup has ever seen. Lee was no slouch though, winning 3 race championships and the very first Daytona 500. The first Daytona 500 was so close; it took 3 days before Petty was declared the winner. Lee Petty started racing late, he had a late start getting his NASCAR career, as he did not start racing until he was 35 years old. It did not take long before he was a fan favorite. When he retired, he founded Petty Enterprises, one of the more successful race teams. The number 43, Richard Petty is NASCAR’s has won mor races than anyone in history of racing.
Wendell “Wildman” Scott is a historic driver, he is the only black racer to ever win a NASCAR race. Wendell was a daredevil at the beginning, racing the (white|neighborhood} kids on his bike. After serving in World War II, Scott, Like Junior Johnson and Ned Jarrett, began transporting moonshine. He would also attend races, and got his break when a promoter, desperate for a gimmick to fill the seats, thought he would spice things up a bit by putting a Negro in the race. Scott had to deal with reacial aspect and white drivers trying to crash him. He succeeded, and won the only race a black driver has ever won in NASCAR back in 1961. Wendell forged ahead and continued to race until injuries forced him into retirement in 1973.
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