251 Miles at Memphis-Arkansas Speedway
Memphis-Arkansas Speedway — June 10, 1956
Ralph Moody
Winner
167
Laps
29
Entries
4
Leaders
Ralph Moody won the 1956 251 Miles at Memphis-Arkansas Speedway at Memphis-Arkansas Speedway on June 10, 1956, leading 15 of 167 laps. Jim Paschal finished second; Pat Kirkwood rounded out the podium. The race featured 4 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, June 10, 1956
Season
1956
Winner
Leaders
4 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | +22 | Ralph Moody |
| 2 | 9 | +7 | Jim Paschal |
| 3 | 14 | +11 | Pat Kirkwood |
| 4 | 4 | — | Tim Flock |
| 5 | 7 | +2 | Joe Eubanks |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | Lee Petty |
| 7 | 6 | -1 | Herb Thomas |
| 8 | 13 | +5 | Gwyn Staley |
| 9 | 1 | -8 | Buck Baker |
| 10 | 10 | — | Jack Smith |
| 11 | 15 | +4 | Bob Flock |
| 12 | 17 | +5 | Banjo Matthews |
| 13 | 22 | +9 | Johnny Allen |
| 14 | 20 | +6 | C.H. Dingler |
| 15 | 29 | +14 | Joe Guide |
| 16 | 26 | +10 | Gene Goodman |
| 17 | 19 | +2 | Bill Osborne |
| 18 | 27 | +9 | Al Watkins |
| 19 | 2 | -17 | Speedy Thompson |
| 20 | 3 | -17 | Paul Goldsmith |
| 21 | 5 | -16 | Fireball Roberts |
| 22 | 28 | +6 | Blackie Pitt |
| 23 | 25 | +2 | Joe Stewart |
| 24 | 21 | -3 | Cotton Priddy |
| 25 | 12 | -13 | Don Carr |
| 26 | 11 | -15 | Billy Myers |
| 27 | 18 | -9 | Herb Gibson |
| 28 | 16 | -12 | Sherman Utsman |
| 29 | 24 | -5 | Arnold Denley |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1956 251 Miles at Memphis-Arkansas Speedway?
Ralph Moody won the 1956 251 Miles at Memphis-Arkansas Speedway at Memphis-Arkansas Speedway driving for DePaolo Engineering.
Where was the 1956 251 Miles at Memphis-Arkansas Speedway held?
The 1956 251 Miles at Memphis-Arkansas Speedway was held at Memphis-Arkansas Speedway on June 10, 1956.