Wilkes 160
North Wilkesboro Speedway — October 11, 1953
Speedy Thompson
Winner
160
Laps
31
Entries
4
Leaders
Speedy Thompson won the 1953 Wilkes 160 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on October 11, 1953, leading 25 of 160 laps. Fonty Flock finished second; Ray Duhigg rounded out the podium. The race featured 4 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, October 11, 1953
Season
1953
Winner
Leaders
4 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | — | Speedy Thompson |
| 2 | — | — | Fonty Flock |
| 3 | — | — | Ray Duhigg |
| 4 | — | — | Bob Welborn |
| 5 | — | — | Lee Petty |
| 6 | 1 | -5 | Buck Baker |
| 7 | — | — | Bill Blair |
| 8 | — | — | Joe Eubanks |
| 9 | — | — | Jimmie Lewallen |
| 10 | — | — | Bub King |
| 11 | — | — | Johnny Patterson |
| 12 | — | — | Donald Thomas |
| 13 | — | — | Tim Flock |
| 14 | — | — | Gober Sosebee |
| 15 | — | — | Herb Thomas |
| 16 | — | — | Ralph Liguori |
| 17 | — | — | Arden Mounts |
| 18 | — | — | Bob Walden |
| 19 | — | — | Parks Surratt |
| 20 | — | — | Ted Chamberlain |
| 21 | — | — | Clyde Minter |
| 22 | — | — | Curtis Turner |
| 23 | — | — | Jim Paschal |
| 24 | — | — | Dick Rathman |
| 25 | — | — | Fred Dove |
| 26 | — | — | Slim Rominger |
| 27 | — | — | Don Vershure |
| 28 | — | — | Elton Hildreth |
| 29 | — | — | Bud Jones |
| 30 | — | — | Pete Stewart |
| 31 | — | — | Ralph Dutton |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1953 Wilkes 160?
Speedy Thompson won the 1953 Wilkes 160 at North Wilkesboro Speedway driving for Buckshot Morris (Owner).
Where was the 1953 Wilkes 160 held?
The 1953 Wilkes 160 was held at North Wilkesboro Speedway on October 11, 1953.