CUP Series Norfolk Speedway

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Results

The 1956 1956-40 NASCAR CUP Series race results showcase the full finishing order, including race winner and key performance stats from the Norfolk Speedway race.

1956-40

Wednesday, August 22nd, 1956

Norfolk Speedway, Norfolk, VA

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  • 5 Ford
  • 2 Mercury
  • 3 Dodge
  • 3 Chevrolet
  • 1 Plymouth

  • Drivers Entered: 14
  • Laps Scheduled: 250
  • Margin of Victory: N/A Seconds
  • Time of Race: N/A
  • Average Speed: 56.408
  • 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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Entry List
1956-40 at Norfolk Speedway results
FIN ST # DRIVER MAKE TOT PTS FIN PTS LAPS LED X LED STATUS
6 3 31 Bill Champion Ford 0 0 227 0 0 running
1 9 4 Billy Myers Mercury 0 0 250 0 0 running
13 12 41 Billy Rafter Dodge 0 0 36 0 0 bearing
4 10 501 Buck Baker Dodge 0 0 245 0 0 running
8 2 22 Fireball Roberts Ford 0 0 198 0 0 running
10 7 92 Herb Thomas Chevrolet 0 0 154 0 0 rear end
2 8 75 Jim Paschal Mercury 0 0 249 0 0 running
12 13 28 Jim Watkins Chevrolet 0 0 86 0 0 steering
14 14 14 Joe Bill McGraw Ford 0 0 7 0 0 fire
9 4 35 Joe Weatherly Ford 0 0 170 0 0 gas line
5 11 264 Johnny Allen Plymouth 0 0 241 0 0 running
7 6 42 Lee Petty Dodge 0 0 198 0 0 crash
11 1 12 Ralph Moody Ford 0 0 104 0 0 idler arm
3 5 X Rex White Chevrolet 0 0 246 0 0 running

Race Infractions

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