Wilkes County 160
North Wilkesboro Speedway — April 3, 1955
Buck Baker
Winner
160
Laps
22
Entries
1
Leaders
Buck Baker won the 1955 Wilkes County 160 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on April 3, 1955, leading 160 of 160 laps. Dick Rathman finished second; Curtis Turner rounded out the podium.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, April 3, 1955
Season
1955
Winner
Leaders
1 driver
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | Buck Baker |
| 2 | 8 | +6 | Dick Rathman |
| 3 | 7 | +4 | Curtis Turner |
| 4 | 10 | +6 | Lee Petty |
| 5 | 17 | +12 | Eddie Skinner |
| 6 | 20 | +14 | Dave Terrell |
| 7 | 15 | +8 | Jimmie Lewallen |
| 8 | 22 | +14 | Gene Simpson |
| 9 | 9 | — | Joel Million |
| 10 | 16 | +6 | Blackie Pitt |
| 11 | 14 | +3 | Tommy Ringstaff |
| 12 | 12 | — | John Dodd Sr. |
| 13 | 3 | -10 | Tim Flock |
| 14 | 11 | -3 | Herb Thomas |
| 15 | 19 | +4 | Jimmy Thompson |
| 16 | 6 | -10 | Jim Paschal |
| 17 | 13 | -4 | John Dodd Jr. |
| 18 | 4 | -14 | Junior Johnson |
| 19 | 1 | -18 | Dink Widenhouse |
| 20 | 5 | -15 | Fonty Flock |
| 21 | 18 | -3 | Ralph Liguori |
| 22 | 21 | -1 | Boyce Hildreth |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1955 Wilkes County 160?
Buck Baker won the 1955 Wilkes County 160 at North Wilkesboro Speedway driving for Bob Griffin (Owner).
Where was the 1955 Wilkes County 160 held?
The 1955 Wilkes County 160 was held at North Wilkesboro Speedway on April 3, 1955.