The 1956 1956-51 NASCAR CUP Series race results showcase the full finishing order, including race winner and key performance stats from the Tennessee Carolina Speedway race.
Sunday, October 7th, 1956
Tennessee Carolina Speedway, Newport, TN
FIN | ST | # | DRIVER | MAKE | TOT PTS | FIN PTS | LAPS | LED | X LED | STATUS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 8 | 97 | Bill Amick | Ford | 0 | 0 | 199 | 0 | 0 | running |
13 | 10 | 27 | Billy Carden | Mercury | 0 | 0 | 183 | 0 | 0 | running |
8 | 13 | 4 | Billy Myers | Mercury | 0 | 0 | 193 | 0 | 0 | running |
22 | 19 | 41 | Billy Rafter | Dodge | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 0 | rr axle |
16 | 17 | 59 | Blackie Pitt | Plymouth | 0 | 0 | 158 | 0 | 0 | engine |
12 | 22 | 60 | Brownie King | Chevrolet | 0 | 0 | 185 | 0 | 0 | running |
2 | 2 | 300B | Buck Baker | Chrysler | 0 | 0 | 200 | 149 | 0 | running |
1 | 14 | 22 | Fireball Roberts | Ford | 0 | 0 | 200 | 51 | 0 | running |
14 | 18 | 418 | George Green | Chevrolet | 0 | 0 | 178 | 0 | 0 | running |
5 | 3 | 92 | Herb Thomas | Chevrolet | 0 | 0 | 196 | 0 | 0 | running |
19 | 12 | 75 | Jim Paschal | Mercury | 0 | 0 | 141 | 0 | 0 | oil pressure |
6 | 1 | 82 | Joe Eubanks | Ford | 0 | 0 | 196 | 0 | 0 | running |
4 | 15 | 31 | Joe Weatherly | Ford | 0 | 0 | 197 | 0 | 0 | running |
17 | 20 | 111 | John Fite | Plymouth | 0 | 0 | 146 | 0 | 0 | overheating |
7 | 11 | 264 | Johnny Allen | Plymouth | 0 | 0 | 196 | 0 | 0 | running |
11 | 21 | 83 | Johnny Dodson | Chevrolet | 0 | 0 | 188 | 0 | 0 | running |
9 | 9 | 42 | Lee Petty | Dodge | 0 | 0 | 192 | 0 | 0 | running |
21 | 6 | 98 | Marvin Panch | Ford | 0 | 0 | 99 | 0 | 0 | oil pressure |
15 | 7 | 12 | Ralph Moody | Ford | 0 | 0 | 162 | 0 | 0 | vapor lock |
18 | 4 | 300 | Speedy Thompson | Chrysler | 0 | 0 | 141 | 0 | 0 | oil line |
20 | 5 | 86 | Tim Flock | Ford | 0 | 0 | 118 | 0 | 0 | brakes |
10 | 16 | 16 | Tiny Lund | Chevrolet | 0 | 0 | 189 | 0 | 0 | running |
Penalties imposed prior to or during the race.