By PAUL NEWBERRY
AP Sports Writer
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) The Sprint Cup cars will be bearing a special commemorative decal honoring Wendell Scott's first race in NASCAR's top series on March 4, 1961.
Wendell went on to become the first African-American to win a race in what is now the Sprint Cup series in 1963, overcoming racial discrimination in a sport still dominated by whites.
``This is enormous for our family in so many ways,'' said Sybil Scott, daughter of the late driver. ``He would want the young drivers coming up today to be inspired.''
Ryan Gifford, who takes part in NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program, visited with Scott's family earlier this year as part of a reality television show.
``It really showed me what he went through to open the door for someone like myself,'' Gifford said. ``I couldn't be more grateful.''
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