REX WHITE...One of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers

By Rex White as told to Ann B. Jones

"From 1959 through 1963 Rex White won more races than any other driver-and he competed against the best-Lee and Richard Petty, Ned Jarrett, Fireball Roberts, Junior Johnson, Joe Weatherly, Curtis Turner and Buck Baker. He was Chevrolet’s best driver in the early sixties and one of the most consistent drivers ever. If Richard petty is the Babe Ruth of stock car racing, then Rex White is Joe DiMaggio."….Doug Allan, Motorsports America.

In the 1950s, Chevrolet fans prayed for a savior.

Rex White answered.

He took on big muscle cars, eventually winning both the 1960 Winston Cup Championship and the Driver of the Year title, and would later be named by NASCAR as one of their 50-all-time greatest drivers.

This memoir tells the story of Rex White’s struggle to become a champion despite a poverty-ridden childhood and a devastating physical disability.

A firsthand account of the early days of NASCAR and southern stock car racing, the text is based on extensive research and hundreds of hours of interviews with Rex White by writer Anne Jones.

It includes tales by participants and fans and is peppered with anecdotes of a virtual who’s who of NASCAR drivers, including Junior Johnson, Ned Jarrett, and a host of others.

The book is well illustrated, largely with photographs from Rex White’s private collection.

Rex White makes numerous NASCAR-related appearances today and has appeared in recent radio, newspaper, and television interviews, as well as national motorsports magazines.

To Order Your Autographed Copy of "Gold Thunder," Send $32.95, For Each Copy, Payable To:

Anne B. Jones

477 Harbour Shores Dr.

Jackson, GA 30233

Price includes postage. Allow 10-days to two weeks for delivery.

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