Career
While finishing in the top-ten only twice, Thompson was one of the earliest pioneers of the American stock car racing scene. His average start was 18th place while his average finish was 24th place. The total amount of racing that Thompson did was 3,130.1 miles (5,0374 km).
Out of 2033 laps, Roscoe Thompson only managed to lead 11 (less than 1%) of them.
His total career earnings were $5,440 ($42,55648 when adjusted for inflation). The most notable races that Thompson attended were the first running of the Southern 500, 1959 Daytona 500 (first on paved track) and the 1961 running of the World 600.
He was inducted into the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame 10/27/06. National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing"s sportsman champ for Georgia in 1953
Southeastern Modified champ in 1954.
He started 7th in the 1959 Daytona 500.
(First on the track). He was 10th in National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing"South first points standings in 1948. In 1964 he was inducted into the Museum of Speed in Daytona.
Thompson has traditionally used the #15 and #24 as his racing numbers.
He also had relied on Oldsmobile engines for the majority of his career.