Fast Cherry on Speed From Daytona

Honoring Wendell Scott

In 1963, Wendell Scott, drove the No. 34 Chevrolet Impala. He beat the odds by becoming the first African-American to win a race in NASCAR's elite division. In 2008, Michael Cherry is piloting the No. 34 Chevrolet Impala in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series at Motor Mile Speedway in Radford, Va.

The team owner Frank Deiny chose to honor Scott this season. His driver, first year Nascar D4D Drive for Diversity program participant Michael Cherry, has long listed Wendell Scott as his hero. Fast Cherry says his favorite movie is Greased Lightning, the 1977 film that depicts Scott's life. It was only natural for Deiny to have Cherry pilot the No. 34 as a tribute to Scott.

Motormile May 2008 Gallery

One Minute at Motor Mile

Here is a quick video of Michael at Motor Mile.

Top 10 for Fast Cherry at MotorMile

Fast Cherry qualified 14th out of 28 cars with a 16.302. He finished 6th. He brought the car home in one piece. This was a GREAT night for the D4D Program and Michael's Motorsports Team. Right now he is 13th in points. We are shooting for 2008 Rookie of the Year