Larry Thomas (racing driver)

Larry Thomas (April 13, 1936 – January 25, 1965) was a NASCAR Grand National Series driver from Thomasville, North Carolina.

Larry Thomas began his racing career in 1956 driving hobby stocks and modifieds at Bowman-Gray Stadium.

During the 1962 season, Thomas encountered a significant number of mechanical failures which marred him in seventeenth place in the standings.

Also in 1964, Thomas was involved in a significant wreck at Jacksonville Speedway when he flipped over the Younts' owned Dodge.

Getting ready for the 1965 season, Thomas was driving to a tire test when he drove off Interstate 75 in Georgia and landed in a thirty-five foot embankment killing him instantly.