He is known as one of the first African American racers in America .
Dewey Gatson , better known as Rajo Jack or his pseudonym Jack DeSoto , ( July 28 , 1905 in Tyler , Texas -- February 27 , 1956 ) was an American racecar driver .
Rajo Jack is known as one of the first African American racers in American .
Dewey Gatson , better known as Rajo Jack or his pseudonym Jack DeSoto , ( July 28 , 1905 in Tyler , Texas -- February 27 , 1956 ) was an American racecar driver .