Landy Scott

American racing driver

Landis George Scott (June 21, 1919 – November 3, 2014) was an American midget car racing champion. He also served as the President of Badger Midget Auto Racing Association from 1951 to 1959.

Between 1951 and 1959, while still racing, Landy served as the President of Badger Midget Auto Racing Association (BMARA). During that time Landy initiated many changes. Here are a few of the changes implemented by Landy during his tenure as the President of Badger. Obtained insurance for the drivers paying $1,000 for medical bills or $1,000 life insurance. Prior to that, collections were taken and or BMARA money was used to help those injured or who died. Implemented awarding trophies for the Point Standing Champion, later adding additional trophies for the top five positions and beyond. (In previous years champions were not awarded trophies). Divided the nightly purse to pay all drivers instead of only the top six, helping teams on a small budget race more often. Formed the "Tri State Agreement" between Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin to increase the number of cars at each race. Prior to this agreement high fees, charged by various organizations, made it cost prohibitive for drivers to race in other states, so most remained in their home state. Car count increased dramatically after the agreement. Implemented a dress code to promote a more uniform and professional appearance of the drivers, crew, and staff. Increased the number of local tracks to reduce travel time and cost, with a five track weekly circuit (Sun Prairie, Slinger, Cedarburg, Hales Corners and Milwaukee). Prior to the five track weekly schedule, drivers had to drive thousands of miles a week if they wanted to compete as a full time race driver. Implement a new rule which prohibited a driver from driving in a race within 72 hours of flipping a race car, without a doctor's waiver. Landy was one of the first drivers affected by his own rule when he tried to drive after flipping at Soldier Field without a waiver from a doctor (he didn't drive).

Landy died November 3, 2014, of natural causes at the age of 95.