Bill Lester became the first black driver to compete in NASCAR's top series since Willy T. Ribbs in 1986, finished six laps off the pace in 38th place on Monday at the Golden Corral 500, won by Kasey Kahne.

I did not see the race because I was at work. So I could not give a critical assessment on how his car was handling or how he was racing. Overall form what I was reading Bill was very popular amongst the fans and his fellow drivers to include high praises from the King Richard Petty himself.  This is big league of racing and what Bill is doing is sort of tantamount to Jackie Robinson breaking into baseball.  Although there have been drivers before him,  Bill has the right attitude to go far in this sport. 

The only way to earn those other drivers respect is to race hard, race clean, and be a gentlemen in the process.  That is why they say “Gentlemen Start your Engines”