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The Hiddenite Center, in partnership with the Alexander Friends of the Library, will host a book signing and community reception in honor of Alexander County native and NASCAR Hall of Fame member, Rex White. The public is invited to attend the reception and book signing. Light refreshments will be served as guests enjoy remarks from Rex White and a selections from �Gold Thunder� as read by Micah Henry of the Alexander Radio Theater. Copies of the book will be available for purchase during the signing and reception. This event is free and open to the public; donations will be welcomed and appreciated.

Among other outstanding career accomplishments, in 1960, Rex White famously beat Richard Petty for the championship in what is now known as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, placing second to Ned Jarrett in the following year. White has been elected as part of the 2015 class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, which will be inducted in January. According to a description of his book on Amazon.com, the autobiography, as told to Anne B. Jones, also contains information gained through interviews with other racing professionals, including personal stories from NASCAR greats Junior Johnson and Ned Jarrett.

To learn more about Hiddenite Center events and programs, please visit http://www.hiddenitecenter.com, email [email protected], or join the Hiddenite Center on facebook by searching Friends of the Hiddenite Center.