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NASCAR Legend Rex White Dies at 95, Leaves Legacy

7/26/2025

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Rex White, the legendary NASCAR champion and the oldest to hold the title, passed away on July 18 in Taylorsville, N.C., at the remarkable age of 95. His racing career ignited in 1956, with a stunning rise that saw him clinch two wins in 1958, five in 1959, and a memorable triumph at the Old Dominion 500 in 1960, besting rival Joe Weatherly.

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Rex White, the legendary NASCAR champion and the oldest to hold the title, passed away on July 18 in Taylorsville, N.C., at the remarkable age of 95. His racing career ignited in 1956, with a stunning rise that saw him clinch two wins in 1958, five in 1959, and a memorable triumph at the Old Dominion 500 in 1960, besting rival Joe Weatherly.