Wilkes 160
North Wilkesboro Speedway, October 24, 1954
Hershel McGriff
Winner
157
Laps
32
Entries
2
Leaders
Hershel McGriff won the 1954 Wilkes 160 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on October 24, 1954, leading 74 of 157 laps. Buck Baker finished second; Herb Thomas rounded out the podium. The race featured 2 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, October 24, 1954
Season
1954
Winner
Leaders
2 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | Hershel McGriff |
| 2 | — | — | Buck Baker |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | Herb Thomas |
| 4 | — | — | Slick Smith |
| 5 | 2 | -3 | Dick Rathmann |
| 6 | — | — | Marvin Panch |
| 7 | — | — | Ralph Liguori |
| 8 | — | — | Bill Blair |
| 9 | — | — | Clyde Minter |
| 10 | — | — | Joe Eubanks |
| 11 | — | — | Arden Mounts |
| 12 | — | — | Jim Paschal |
| 13 | — | — | Lou Figaro |
| 14 | — | — | Hooker Hood |
| 15 | — | — | Elton Hildreth |
| 16 | — | — | Joel Million |
| 17 | — | — | Donald Thomas |
| 18 | — | — | Dave Terrell |
| 19 | — | — | Billy Minter |
| 20 | — | — | Ken Pace |
| 21 | — | — | Ned Jarrett |
| 22 | — | — | Jimmie Lewallen |
| 23 | — | — | Cotton Owens |
| 24 | — | — | Fred Dove |
| 25 | — | — | Jim Frey |
| 26 | — | — | Bud Harless |
| 27 | — | — | Gober Sosebee |
| 28 | — | — | Blackie Pitt |
| 29 | — | — | Eddie Skinner |
| 30 | — | — | Dink Widenhouse |
| 31 | — | — | Gwyn Staley |
| 32 | 3 | -29 | Lee Petty |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1954 Wilkes 160?
Hershel McGriff won the 1954 Wilkes 160 at North Wilkesboro Speedway driving for Frank Christian (Owner).
Where was the 1954 Wilkes 160 held?
The 1954 Wilkes 160 was held at North Wilkesboro Speedway on October 24, 1954.