This week we’re telling the inspirational story of NASCAR’s first black driver: Wendell Scott. From helping his dad in the garage as a kid , to becoming his hometown’s fastest cab driver, to moonlighting as a bootlegger, Wendell’s entire life seem destined for the race track- but it wouldn’t be that easy. Wendell persevered through discrimination off the track, and battled it on the track when he finally got there. ►LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE! http://bit.ly/PastGas Donut Media brings you some of the craziest stories from all of automotive history in their new podcast "Past Gas!". Hosts James Pumphrey and Nolan Sykes walk you through incredible stories behind your favorite cars and manufacturers, like underground Japanese racing clubs, bitter racing rivalries and how some of your favorite classic cars came to be. Remember, it's about cars, not about farts. ►Check out more Donut Media Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz8IGLgFE2s. ►Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1JQ3qvO ►Want a Donut shirt or sticker? http://www.donut.media/ ►Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donutmedia/ Donut Media is at the center of digital media for the next generation of automotive and motorsports enthusiasts. We are drivers, drifters, and car enthusiasts who love to tell stories.