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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Racing
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1921-10-29
1921-08-29
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gptkbp:birth_place
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gptkb:Danville,_Virginia,_USA
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gptkbp:career_start
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495
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gptkbp:career_top_ten_finishes
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gptkb:20
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:5
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gptkbp:community_impact
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Involved in local community initiatives.
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Significant figure in American sports history.
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gptkbp:death_date
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1990-12-23
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gptkbp:driver
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gptkb:0
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gptkbp:famous_for
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Being the first African American to win a race in NASCAR's top series.
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gptkbp:first_african_american_nascardriver
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gptkb:true
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gptkbp:first_race
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gptkb:1973_Talladega_500
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gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction
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gptkb:2015
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gptkbp:hometown
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Danville, Virginia.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Wendell Scott
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gptkbp:influence
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Paved the way for future African American drivers
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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Racing legends of the time.
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Role model for diversity in motorsports.
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gptkbp:legacy
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Influenced the inclusion of minorities in racing.
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gptkbp:military_service
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gptkb:United_States_Army
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gptkbp:nascar_career_end
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gptkb:1973
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gptkbp:nascar_career_start
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gptkb:1952
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_average_finish
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Average finish of 20.5.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_average_start
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Average start of 20.0.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_finish
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Best finish was 3rd.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_lap_led
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Led a total of 100 laps.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_points_finish
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15th in 1966.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_race_finish
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Best race finish was 2nd.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_race_points
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Best race points finish was 15.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_race_start
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Best race start was 3rd.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_race_top10
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20 top 10 finishes.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_race_top100
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100 top 100 finishes.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_race_top20
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20 top 20 finishes.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_race_top30
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30 top 30 finishes.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_race_top40
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40 top 40 finishes.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_race_top5
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7 top 5 finishes.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_race_top50
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50 top 50 finishes.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_race_top60
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60 top 60 finishes.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_race_top70
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70 top 70 finishes.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_race_top80
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80 top 80 finishes.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_race_top90
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90 top 90 finishes.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_best_race_wins
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1 race win.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_end
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gptkb:1973
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_points
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Highest points finish was 15th.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_races
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Participated in 495 races.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_start
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gptkb:1961
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_top20_finishes
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20.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_top5_finishes
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7.
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gptkbp:nascarcareer_wins
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1 win.
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gptkbp:nascarhall_of_fame_induction_year
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gptkb:2015
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gptkbp:nascarwins
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gptkb:1
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gptkbp:nickname
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The King of the Dirt Tracks
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gptkbp:notable_achievement
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First African American to win a race in NASCAR
Inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2015
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gptkbp:notable_driver
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Inspired many future drivers of color.
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gptkbp:notable_race
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1963 Jacksonville 200.
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:Technical_Support
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gptkbp:pioneering_role
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Pioneer for African Americans in motorsports.
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gptkbp:posthumous_recognition
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Honored with a street named after him.
Recognized for his contributions to NASCAR.
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gptkbp:racing_number
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gptkb:34
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gptkbp:racing_series
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gptkb:NASCAR_Cup_Series
1952-1973
Dirt track racing
Aggressive and skilled.
First African American to win a NASCAR race.
Legacy continues to inspire diversity in racing.
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gptkbp:racing_team
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gptkb:Wendell_Scott_Racing
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gptkbp:service
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African American to win a race in NASCAR
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gptkbp:spouse
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Mary Scott
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gptkbp:team
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gptkb:Scott_Motorsports
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gptkbp:total_nascar_wins
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gptkb:1
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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