The 1959 1959-11 NASCAR CUP Series race results showcase the full finishing order, including race winner and key performance stats from the Reading Fairgrounds race.
Sunday, April 26th, 1959
Reading Fairgrounds, Reading, PA
FIN | ST | # | DRIVER | MAKE | TOT PTS | FIN PTS | LAPS | LED | X LED | STATUS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 | 0 | 33 | Al White | Ford | 0 | 0 | 148 | 0 | 0 | running |
9 | 0 | 50 | Ben Benz | Chevrolet | 0 | 0 | 166 | 0 | 0 | running |
20 | 0 | 72A | Bobby Johns | Chevrolet | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 | ignition |
5 | 0 | 90 | Buzz Woodward | Ford | 0 | 0 | 191 | 0 | 0 | running |
14 | 0 | 6 | Cotton Owens | Pontiac | 0 | 0 | 128 | 0 | 0 | overheating |
25 | 0 | 791 | Dave Marburger | Ford | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | crash |
23 | 0 | 3 | Don Angel | Ford | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | fumes |
22 | 0 | 10 | Elmo Langley | Ford | 0 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 0 | overheating |
18 | 0 | 31 | Gus Wilson | Chevrolet | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | front end |
8 | 0 | 70 | Jim Parsley | Chevrolet | 0 | 0 | 177 | 0 | 0 | running |
24 | 0 | 7 | Jim Reed | Ford | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | engine |
17 | 0 | 100 | John Findlay | Chevrolet | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | hose |
11 | 0 | 52 | John Seeley | Chevrolet | 0 | 0 | 160 | 0 | 0 | running |
21 | 0 | 73 | Johnny Beauchamp | Ford | 0 | 0 | 92 | 0 | 0 | brakes |
1 | 0 | 11 | Junior Johnson | Ford | 0 | 0 | 200 | 12 | 0 | running |
15 | 0 | 53 | Ken Johnson | Ford | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 0 | head gasket |
6 | 0 | 42 | Lee Petty | Oldsmobile | 0 | 0 | 189 | 188 | 0 | axle |
16 | 0 | 200 | Ray Fanning | Chevrolet | 0 | 0 | 117 | 0 | 0 | overheating |
12 | 0 | 88 | Reds Kagle | Chevrolet | 0 | 0 | 158 | 0 | 0 | fuel line |
19 | 0 | 4 | Rex White | Chevrolet | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 0 | push rod |
10 | 0 | 99 | Shorty Rollins | Ford | 0 | 0 | 161 | 0 | 0 | engine |
2 | 0 | 1 | Speedy Thompson | Chevrolet | 0 | 0 | 196 | 0 | 0 | running |
7 | 0 | 79 | Tiny Benson | Chevrolet | 0 | 0 | 187 | 0 | 0 | running |
3 | 0 | 59 | Tom Pistone | Ford | 0 | 0 | 196 | 0 | 0 | running |
4 | 0 | 36 | Tommy Irwin | Ford | 0 | 0 | 192 | 0 | 0 | running |
Penalties imposed prior to or during the race.