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Biographical note
Rex White makes numerous NASCAR–related appearances today and has appeared in recent radio, newspaper, and television interviews, as well as national motorsports magazines. Writer Anne B. Jones lives in St. Simons Island, Georgia. Her articles have appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines.“a terrific read”—<i>Old Cars Weekly</i>; “interesting...well-illustrated...filled with fun...highly recommend...congratulations on a great book that both teaches and entertains”—<i>Autos</i>; “a treasure...loaded with reminiscences”—<i>Now & Then</i>; “terrific read”—<i>Old Autos</i>; “few early Chevy drivers had as much success on the track as Rex White”—<i>Christian MotorSports Illustrated</i>; “From 1959 through 1963 Rex White won more races than any other driver, and he competed among 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, <i>Motorsport America</i>
Chevrolet fans were wishing for a hero and Rex White made their dreams come true. He took on big muscle cars and eventually won both the 1960 Winston Cup Championship and the Driver of the Year title and was selected as one of NASCAR's Top Fifty Driving Champions. This autobiography is the story of his struggle. Set against the rough and tumble days of early racing history, it gives insight into the sometimes humorous and sometimes tragic experiences of motor sports pioneers. The autobiography also contains information gained through interviews with other racing professionals, including personal stories from NASCAR greats Junior Johnson and Ned Jarrett. The book is well illustrated.
Acknowledgments
Foreword by Rick Minter
Preface by Anne B. Jones
1. Carolina Moonshine Country
2. Growing Up: A Life Filled with Deadlines and Speed
3. Motorsports Mania: Another Magical World
4. Racing Fever: Frankie Schneider Becomes My Mentor
5. Darlington: First Pass at the Lady in Black
6. The Early Years: Running with the “Hot Dogs”
7. On-Track and Off-Track Shenanigans: Racing's Just Part of the Show
8. Fanfare and Friendships: A 300-Pound Kid Named Tiny Lund
9. Hot Dogs to Hamburgers, in a Hurry: At Last, Chevrolet Sponsorship
10. Staying Focused: Drivers Need a One-Track Mind
11. Daytona and Drafting: Beginning of the Super Speedway Boom
12. Sex and the Super Speedways: Motorsports Gain Media Attention
13. Chasing the Championship: Against the Giants
14. Hunting for Horsepower: Fighting Pontiacs with a 348
15. Battling with Brothers: A Rolling Racetrack Community
16. Giddy-Up 409: The Dixie 400
17. From Detroit to Despair: Chevrolet's Mystery Engine
18. Death and Disappointment: Tragedies On and Off the Track
19. Motorsport as Megasport: The #2 Sport in the Country
Epilogue: Gold Thunder: A Moment Frozen in Time by Larry Hinson
Appendix: Rex White’s Career Statistics
Index