Race Lineup

The official 1956 1956-39 NASCAR CUP Series race lineup, determined by qualifying results, shows the starting positions of all drivers at Bay Meadows Race Track.

1956-39

Sunday, August 19th, 1956

Bay Meadows Race Track, San Mateo, CA

  • 5 Dodge
  • 4 Mercury
  • 9 Chevrolet
  • 5 Pontiac
  • 3 Oldsmobile
  • 9 Ford
  • 1 Chrysler
  • 1 Plymouth

  • Drivers Entered: 37
  • Laps Scheduled: 250
  • Laps Actual: 241 - Race Shortened
  • Margin of Victory: N/A Seconds
  • Time of Race: N/A
  • Average Speed: 68.161
  • Cautions: N/A
  • Lead Changes: N/A
  • Green Flag Passes: N/A
The NASCAR Garage 56 car during the Rolex 24
Daytona Beach, Florida - January 29, 2023 : The NASCAR Garage 56 car is seen on display during the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.
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