NASCAR Cup champion and Corridor of Famer Rex White passes away

NASCAR has confirmed the passing of inventory automotive racing legend, Rex White. He was 95 years outdated.

White gained the 1960 NASCAR Cup Collection championship, beating Richard ‘The King’ Petty to the crown. He competed on the high stage of the game from 1956 by way of 1964, successful 28 races and beginning 5 Daytona 500s. Whereas he by no means gained any crown jewel occasions, he was a brief monitor racing specialist with simply two of his wins coming at tracks bigger than a mile in size.

Standing at simply 5 toes and 4 inches, White was additionally the shortest champion within the historical past of the game. He was named one of many 50 greatest drivers in NASCAR in 1998, and in 2015, he was inducted into the NASCAR Corridor of Fame.

Whereas operated as a driver/proprietor all through most of his profession, together with his 1960 title marketing campaign. He tried to go back-to-back in 1961, ending the season because the championship runner-up.

NASCAR chairman and CEO Jim France stated of his passing: “We mourn the lack of NASCAR Champion and Corridor of Famer, Rex White. Rex epitomized the formative days of NASCAR—a real pioneer whose contributions helped form the inspiration of our sport. His exhausting work, dedication and expertise allowed him to make a dwelling doing what he beloved most – racing automobiles. He was the mannequin of consistency – ending within the high 5 in practically half of his races – and dominated the quick tracks. On behalf of NASCAR and the France household, I need to provide our condolences to the family and friends of Rex White.”