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Role models in NASCAR: During Black History Month, local youths get advice on how they can pursue their dreams.

Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, VA)

| February 08, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Richmond Times-Dispatch. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Juan Antonio Lizama

Feb. 8--Elijah Davis, almost 8 years old, is into karate now, but he also has big dreams of racing cars. "I want to be a driver," he said with confidence. Elijah, who is African-American, spends lots of time watching car races. "I've watched it like 500 times," he said. Yesterday, Elijah and other youngsters at the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority's Youth Sports and Fine Arts Academy received advice from African-American role models who have made history in NASCAR.

"If you want to do this, get your mind set and do it," said Kenneth "Lightning" Scott, a NASCAR truck official. Scott grew up in Whitcomb…

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