Rex White

Gold Thunder

Chevrolet fans were wishing for a hero and Rex White made their dreams come true. Rex White 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.

Struggle to become a champion

This autobiography is the story of the struggle of Rex White to become a champion. 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. Gold Thunder: Autobiography of a Nascar Champion also contains information gained through interviews with other racing professionals, including personal stories from Nascar greats Junior Johnson and Ned Jarrett. The book by Anne B. Jones is well illustrated.

Autobiography of a Nascar Champion

Gold Thunder: Autobiography of a Nascar Champion by Anne B. Jones
ISBN: 078641975X

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