Wilkes 200
North Wilkesboro Speedway — September 24, 1950
Leon Sales
Winner
200
Laps
26
Entries
4
Leaders
Leon Sales won the 1950 Wilkes 200 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on September 24, 1950, leading 8 of 200 laps. Jack Smith finished second; Ewell Weddle rounded out the podium. The race featured 4 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, September 24, 1950
Season
1950
Winner
Leaders
4 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | +10 | Leon Sales |
| 2 | 13 | +11 | Jack Smith |
| 3 | — | — | Ewell Weddle |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | Herb Thomas |
| 5 | 14 | +9 | Gayle Warren |
| 6 | 16 | +10 | Weldon Adams |
| 7 | 15 | +8 | Jimmy Thompson |
| 8 | 6 | -2 | Jerry Wimbish |
| 9 | 7 | -2 | Bob Flock |
| 10 | — | — | Herbert Burns |
| 11 | — | — | Bill Blair |
| 12 | — | — | Harold Kite |
| 13 | 8 | -5 | Billy Carden |
| 14 | 9 | -5 | Buck Baker |
| 15 | 10 | -5 | Clyde Minter |
| 16 | 1 | -15 | Fireball Roberts |
| 17 | — | — | Paul Parks |
| 18 | 3 | -15 | Fonty Flock |
| 19 | 2 | -17 | Red Byron |
| 20 | 17 | -3 | Slick Smith |
| 21 | — | — | Dick Shuebruk |
| 22 | 4 | -18 | Curtis Turner |
| 23 | — | — | Jim V. Cook |
| 24 | 12 | -12 | Tim Flock |
| 25 | — | — | Jack Carr |
| 26 | 18 | -8 | Tex Keene |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1950 Wilkes 200?
Leon Sales won the 1950 Wilkes 200 at North Wilkesboro Speedway driving for Hubert Westmoreland (Owner).
Where was the 1950 Wilkes 200 held?
The 1950 Wilkes 200 was held at North Wilkesboro Speedway on September 24, 1950.