Wilkes 200
North Wilkesboro Speedway — October 26, 1952
Herb Thomas
Winner
200
Laps
27
Entries
2
Leaders
Herb Thomas won the 1952 Wilkes 200 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on October 26, 1952, leading 192 of 200 laps. Fonty Flock finished second; Donald Thomas rounded out the podium. The race featured 2 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, October 26, 1952
Season
1952
Winner
Leaders
2 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | Herb Thomas |
| 2 | 2 | — | Fonty Flock |
| 3 | 6 | +3 | Donald Thomas |
| 4 | 4 | — | Tim Flock |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | Dick Rathman |
| 6 | 15 | +9 | Jimmie Lewallen |
| 7 | 3 | -4 | Perk Brown |
| 8 | 20 | +12 | Fred Dove |
| 9 | 12 | +3 | Bub King |
| 10 | 27 | +17 | Coleman Lawrence |
| 11 | 22 | +11 | J.C. White |
| 12 | 19 | +7 | Bob Welborn |
| 13 | 14 | +1 | Lee Petty |
| 14 | 17 | +3 | Ewell Weddle |
| 15 | 24 | +9 | Coleman Grant |
| 16 | 10 | -6 | Buck Baker |
| 17 | 18 | +1 | Elton Hildreth |
| 18 | 13 | -5 | Jim Paschal |
| 19 | 11 | -8 | Joe Eubanks |
| 20 | 26 | +6 | Ted Chamberlain |
| 21 | 23 | +2 | George Bush |
| 22 | 7 | -15 | Ralph Liguori |
| 23 | 5 | -18 | Dick Passwater |
| 24 | 16 | -8 | Charles Barry |
| 25 | 21 | -4 | Paul Richardson |
| 26 | 9 | -17 | Bill Blair |
| 27 | 25 | -2 | J.O. Staton |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1952 Wilkes 200?
Herb Thomas won the 1952 Wilkes 200 at North Wilkesboro Speedway driving for Herb Thomas Racing.
Where was the 1952 Wilkes 200 held?
The 1952 Wilkes 200 was held at North Wilkesboro Speedway on October 26, 1952.