Herb Thomas

Quick Facts

Full Name	Herb Thomas
Occupation	Race Car Driver
Date Of Birth	Apr 6, 1923(1923-04-06)
Age	101
Date Of Death	2000-08-09
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Aries

Herb Thomas Biography

Herb Thomas is one of the most popular and richest Race Car Driver who was born on April 6, 1923 in North Carolina, United States. International Motorsports Hall of Fame member. He was one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers of the 1950s.

He was the inspiration for Doc Hudson, the character voiced by He inspired the “Doc Hudson” character, who was voiced by Paul Newman in the animated film “Cars.” from the animated film “Cars.”

Donald, his brother, also raced in Grand National series and became the youngest driver to win a race.

Herb Thomas Net Worth

Herb Thomas is one of the richest Race Car Driver from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Herb Thomas 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He owned a sawmill that supplied lumber to the military during WW II.

He joined NASCAR in its inception year and raced in the inaugural Grand National series two-years later. He won 48 races all in all.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Herb Ranked on the list of most popular Race Car Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Herb Thomas celebrates birthday on April 6 of every year.

Top Facts about Herb Thomas

1. Herb Thomas won 48 NASCAR Cup Series races.
2. He was the first driver to win two Cup championships.
3. Thomas won the Southern 500 three times.
4. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2013.
5. Thomas retired from racing after a serious crash in 1956.
6. He drove for Hudson, Oldsmobile, and Chevrolet during his career.
7. Thomas had a winning percentage of over 21% in Cup races.
8. He was known for his smooth driving style and consistency.
9. Thomas died at age 53 from injuries sustained in a car accident.
10. His legacy as one of NASCAR’s early pioneers lives on today.

How many championships did Herb Thomas win?

He was the first to win two NASCAR premier series championships (1951,1953). He finished second in the points standings in 1952 and 1954 giving the North Carolina veteran top-two championship finishes in four consecutive seasons.

Who was Herb Thomas?

Herbert Watson Thomas (April 6, 1923 – August 9, 2000) was a stock car racer who was one of NASCAR’s most successful drivers in the 1950s. Thomas was NASCAR’s first multi-time Cup Champion. Highest win percentage of any driver with over 100 starts (21.05%). Statistics current as of February 20, 2013.

What car did Herb Thomas drive?

Herb Thomas’s 1952 Hudson club coupe NASCAR stock car. Photos courtesy Worldwide Auctioneers. In 1951, NASCAR driver Herb Thomas switched from Plymouth and Oldsmobile to (primarily) Hudson, capturing his first Grand National Championship the same year.

What is a Hudson Hornet?

Hudson Hornet is a full-sized automobile that was manufactured by Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan from 1951 until 1954, when Nash- Kelvinator and Hudson merged to form American Motors Corporation (AMC).

How fast can a Hudson Hornet go?

engine’s breathing and efficiency; it bumped power to a best-in-class 160hp at 3,800 rpm and 260 lbs. -ft. of torque at 1,800 rpm. Mechanix Illustrated tested a Twin H-Powered Hornet in 1952 and recorded a 0-60 mph time of 12.1 seconds and a top speed of 107 mph , impressive figures in their day.