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Root Insurance Proud to Unveil No. 23 Toyota Camry Throwback Paint Scheme Honoring Wendell Scott
Root Insurance reveals iconic paint scheme in tribute to Wendell Scott's historic 1963 victory COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The No. 23 Root Insurance
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nRoot Insurance reveals iconic paint scheme in tribute to Wendell Scott's historic 1963 victory\n\n COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nThe No. 23 Root Insurance Toyota Camry will honor the legacy of Wendell Scott this Sunday, May 9, at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway with Bubba Wallace in the driver’s seat. The car’s throwback design pays homage to Scott’s iconic “Scott Blue 34” paint scheme (a dark powder-blue) with white numerals from his historic 1963 victory at Jacksonville’s Speedway Park. The car’s look was unveiled today on 23XI Racing’s social channels as seen here.\n\n“The legacy of Wendell Scott is one of the most important happenings in civil rights and sports history,” says Warrick Scott, CEO of the Wendell Scott Foundation and grandson of Wendell Scott. “We appreciate Root Insurance, Bubba Wallace, and 23XI Racing for acknowledging Wendell Scott’s legacy with the \"Scott Blue 34\" throwback scheme. My grandfather built the ultimate bridge for diversity in NASCAR. His struggles led to his greatness, and in doing so he has left a lasting impression of ingenuity, perseverance, and love that continues to manifest through the work of the Wendell Scott Foundation.”\n\nBold change happens because of the courage and determination of those who came first. Wendell Scott was the first African-American team owner and driver to compete full-time in the NASCAR Grand National Series, and the only African-American driver to win a race in what is now the NASCAR Cup Series.\n\n“Progress started here” is emblazoned across the No. 23 Root Insurance Toyota Camry in honor of Scott’s legacy as a trailblazer who fought for progress that continues today. Scott was known for his skill as both driver and mechanic, and the No. 23 Toyota Camry paint scheme includes the script “Mechanic: Me” as a nod to the same line found on Scott’s racing car. Credited for his tireless toughness and tenacity, Scott was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class in 2015 where his son Franklin spoke at the induction ceremony.\n\nScott’s legacy lives on today through the Wendell Scott Foundation, which provides STEM-focused mentoring, job skill training, educational opportunities and supportive services to at-risk, under-served students. In support of the Wendell Scott Foundation’s mission and their incredible work, Root Insurance and Bubba Wallace’s “Live To Be Diff...