Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Driven by Rex White at American Challenge Cup Qualifying Race, Daytona, February 1963

THF133460 / Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Driven by Rex White at American Challenge Cup Qualifying Race, Daytona, February 1963

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Artifact Overview

Rex White finished second in the 1963 American Challenge Cup qualifying race at Daytona International Speedway. He drove a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray entered by Mickey Thompson's racing team. The 1963 Corvette -- with its sleek body, hidden headlights and split rear window -- remains a favorite among automotive enthusiasts.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

10 February 1963

Subject Date

10 February 1963

Collection Title

Dave Friedman Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2009.158.3185

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in

Keywords	United States, Florida, Daytona Beach Photographic prints Photographs Automobile racing Automobiles Corvette Stingray automobile Racetracks (Automobile racing) Racing cars Thompson, Mickey, 1928-1988 White, Rex, 1929-2025 Daytona International Speedway (Daytona Beach, Fla. American Challenge Cup

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