Top driver killed in an AAA Championship race at Del Mar dirt track, when it is believed something broke on his car, pitching his car into a series of flips and Mays onto the track. He died shortly afterwards in hospital. A true midget and sprint car legend, he was one of America's greatest - he won the National AAA title in 1940 and 1941. A respected man amongst his peers, Rex also served in World War Two as an Army Air Force pilot. It was a pilot that Rex had a rather naughty party trick - whenever a newcomer flew in Rex's plane, he would shut the engine off and say 'oh no', before turning the engine back on once he'd seen his passenger's face!

Biography last updated 16 Aug 2015