How many current NASCAR drivers are black?

Answer 1

Yes, Bill Lester raced in the Truck Series.

There is also Derek Strong, former NBA player for L.A. Lakers, L.A. Clippers and Orlando Magic, among others. Derek Strong is the only NBA player to successfully transition into stock car racing as a driver. He is part owner of his team, Strong Racing.

Don't forget Marc Davis who drives Nationwide races.

Answer 2

Yes, Bill Lester. There are also some coming through development currently. The first African American driver was Wendell Scott in the 1960's. Richard Pryor made a movie about his life called "Greased Lightning". It's worth watching if you ever get the chance.

Answer 3

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One of the drivers names was Bill Lester. The first one was Wendell Scott. You can watch the movie "Greased Lightning" starring Richard Pryor, it tells his story. He even supervised production to make sure it was accurate.

Answer 4

I think it depend on the contract and sponsors

Answer 5

There are no African American, Asian American, Latin American, or Women NASCAR drivers, so ther can be no ratio that doesn't involve company, wins, starts, crashes, dnfs, age...

Answer 6

Currently, there are no black drivers in any of the top three Nascar racing series.