Thomas Cox (racing driver)

Thomas Cox
Born(1936-02-24)February 24, 1936
Asheboro, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedAugust 16, 2017(2017-08-16) (aged 81)
High Point, North Carolina, U.S.
Awards1962 NASCAR Grand National Series Rookie of the Year
NASCAR Cup Series career
44 races run over 2 years
Best finish18
First race1962-02 (Asheville–Weaverville)
Last race1963 National 400 (Charlotte)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 20 0

Thomas Clarkston Cox (February 24, 1936 – August 16, 2017) was an American NASCAR driver. He won the 1962 NASCAR Rookie of the Year Award.[1] Cox died in High Point, North Carolina on August 16, 2017, at the age of 81.[2]

References

  1. ^ Tom Cox biography
  2. ^ "Thomas C . "Peahead" Cox". Pugh Funeral Home. Retrieved 14 February 2026.