20-year-old NASCAR driver hosting diversity events ahead of Chicago Street Race

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A young NASCAR driver is hosting several events in Chicago surrounding diversity.

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Lavar Scott, 20, was a teenager when he joined NASCAR's Driver for Diversity Program with Rev Racing in 2020.

Now a professional driver, he has raced in Datona, Phoenix, Kansas, Charlotte and many other cities.

This year, Scott will host a meet-and-greet at Muse Coffee Studio on Monday at 747 Western Avenue from 9 a.m. 11 a.m.

On Tuesday, the driver will host a STEAM event, where attendees will learn about how gaming is changing the motorsports industry. To RSVP for the event, click here.

Scott will participate at NASCAR Chicago Street Race in 2025.

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To learn more about NASCAR's diversity program, click here.