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Stock car racing governor undeterred by minor crash at track

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2016 file photo, Republican gubernatorial candidate Phil Scott waves to a room full of supporters as he awaits the election results at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel in South Burlington, Vt. Vermont’s stock car racing governor says he’s undeterred by a crash he suffered during his first race of the season at the Thunder Road speedway over the holiday weekend. Scott was in second place as the Memorial Day Classic was nearing its end when his car had a problem with its right-front tire, causing him to spin out into the middle of the racetrack. (AP Photo/Andy Duback, File)
FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2016 file photo, Republican gubernatorial candidate Phil Scott waves to a room full of supporters as he awaits the election results at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel in South Burlington, Vt. Vermont’s stock car racing governor says he’s undeterred by a crash he suffered during his first race of the season at the Thunder Road speedway over the holiday weekend. Scott was in second place as the Memorial Day Classic was nearing its end when his car had a problem with its right-front tire, causing him to spin out into the middle of the racetrack. (AP Photo/Andy Duback, File) FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2016 file photo, Republican gubernatorial candidate Phil Scott waves to a room full of supporters as he awaits the election results at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel in South Burlington, Vt. Vermont’s stock car racing governor says he’s undeterred by a crash he suffered during his first race of the season at the Thunder Road speedway over the holiday weekend. Scott was in second place as the Memorial Day Classic was nearing its end when his car had a problem with its right-front tire, causing him to spin out into the middle of the racetrack. (AP Photo/Andy Duback, File)

By Associated Press 1 min read

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) – Vermont’s stock car racing governor says he’s undeterred by a minor crash he suffered during his first race of the season at the Thunder Road speedway over the holiday weekend.

Republican Gov. Phil Scott was in second place as the Memorial Day Classic was nearing its end when his car had a problem with its right-front tire, causing him to spin out into the middle of the racetrack. He finished 19th out of 29 drivers.

For years before entering politics Scott was known for his stock car racing. He’s now believed to be the country’s only chief executive who’s also a stock car driver.

Scott said Wednesday such crashes are a routine part of racing. He says even as governor he hopes to compete in a handful of races during the current stock car racing season.