MS HC46

Commends Charlie Kemp, a Hazlehurst, Mississippi native, for his legendary career as a race car driver and his contributions to American motorsports.

Recognizes Kemp's achievements including back-to-back state drag racing championships in a supercharged 1955 Thunderbird and a three-year unbeaten streak.

Acknowledges his success in sports car racing with the Shelby GT350 R, which achieved 17 consecutive victories and 32 overall wins under his command, and his competition against racing legends including A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, and Stirling Moss.

Highlights his pioneering role in developing the Kemp Cobra II Mustang prototype, an advanced IMSA race car that was ultimately prohibited by sanctioning bodies due to its superior performance.

Notes that Talladega Superspeedway honored Kemp by naming its first sports car race the "Charlie Kemp Challenge" in 1970.