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Hamilton Closes Door On Racist Incident

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:57:00 PST

Lewis Hamilton, Formula One's first black driver, was booed and insulted by spectators, some wearing wigs with blackened faces, who shouted racial abuse during testing at the Montmelo circuit in Barcelona in February.

Heavy Charges Leveled At NASCAR

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:51:00 PST

Mauricia Grant, a former NASCAR worker, alleged she was referred to as "Nappy Headed Mo" and "Queen Sheba," by co-workers, was often told she worked on "colored people time," and was frightened by one official who routinely made references to the Ku Klux Klan.

Racing Pioneer Wendell Scott

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:47:00 PST

You may already have heard of the name of Wendell Scott if you're a fan of comedian-actor Richard Pryor. Back in 1977, Pryor starred in "Greased Lightning", a movie depicting the life of Mr. Scott.

Hamilton 'Saddened' By Racist Abuse

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:52:00 PST

The FIA, however, have warned that Spain could even be stripped of its grands prix as a result of such incidents, with the country due to host two races this year, at Barcelona and Valencia.

F-1 Driver Hamilton Faces Abuse In Madrid

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:56:00 PST

Governing body FIA said Monday that the racial abuse aimed at Lewis Hamilton, F1's first black driver, during testing at the Barcelona circuit could result in sanctions.