Memphis Arkansas Speedway
Memphis Arkansas Speedway in LeHi, AR.
Memphis Arkansas Speedway is a 1.5 mile Oval. It falls in the category of Intermediate (an oval that is greater than 1 mile in length, but less than 2 miles in length.).
The first NASCAR Cup Series race at Memphis Arkansas Speedway was in 1954 and the last Cup Series race was in 1957.
| TOP 10 POLE WINNERS | ||
| Rank | Driver | Total Poles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fonty Flock | 2 |
| 2 | Junior Johnson | 1 |
| 2 | Buck Baker | 1 |
| 2 | Speedy Thompson | 1 |
| RACE WINNERS | ||
| Rank | Driver | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buck Baker | 1 |
| 1 | Marvin Panch | 1 |
| 1 | Fonty Flock | 1 |
| 1 | Speedy Thompson | 1 |
| 1 | Ralph Moody | 1 |
NASCAR Cup Races at Memphis Arkansas Speedway
| Date | Race Name | Winner (#) | St | Make | Caut/Lap | Ld Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-14-57 | 1957-30 | Marvin Panch | 10 | Pontiac | 2/0 | 4 |
| 06-10-56 | 1956-25 | Ralph Moody | 23 | Ford | 5/0 | 5 |
| 10-09-55 | 1955-40 | Speedy Thompson | 10 | Ford | 0/0 | 2 |
| 08-14-55 | Mid-South 250 | Fonty Flock | 1 | Chrysler | 0/0 | 2 |
| 10-10-54 | Mid-South 250 | Buck Baker | 0 | Oldsmobile | 0/0 | 2 |
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Memphis Arkansas Speedway Track Facts
- Track Length: 1.5 Miles
- Track Shape: Oval
- Track Type: Intermediate
- First Race: Mid-South 250 on 10-10-1954
- Last Race: 1957-30 on 07-14-1957
- # of NASCAR Cup Races: 5
- Qualifying Record: Fonty Flock, 100.390 mph on 10-09-1955
- Race Record: Fonty Flock (1955 Chrysler) 89.982 mph on 08-14-1955
- Largest Purse: $14,250 for the 1957-30 on 07-14-1957
- Most Cautions: 5 at the 1956-25 on 06-10-1956
- Most Caution Laps: 0 at the Mid-South 250 on 10-10-1954
- Least Cautions: 2 at the 1957-30 on 07-14-1957
- Least Caution Laps: 0 at the 1956-25 on 06-10-1956
- Most Lead Changes: 5 at the 1956-25 on 06-10-1956
- Least Lead Changes: 2 at the Mid-South 250 on 10-10-1954
- Most Wins: 1 - Buck Baker
- Most Poles: 2 - Fonty Flock
- Most Top Fives: 3 - Buck Baker
- Most Top Tens: 5 - Buck Baker
