NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers: Stars From 1949-60 February 9, 2023February 8, 2023 by Chris Skala, Jack Swansey, Michael Finley, Brad Harrison and Mike Neff DARLINGTON, SC - SEPTEMBER 2, 1957: Speedy Thompson (L) and his crew celebrate his win in the Southern 500 NASCAR Cup race at Darlington Raceway. That's Bud Moore on the far right. (Photo: ISC Images and Archives via Getty Images via NASCAR Media) Some of NASCAR’s earliest stars like Rex White and Speedy Thompson are in today’s spotlight.