Buddy Shuman 250
Hickory Speedway — November 11, 1956
Speedy Thompson
Winner
250
Laps
22
Entries
4
Leaders
Speedy Thompson won the 1956 Buddy Shuman 250 at Hickory Speedway on November 11, 1956, leading 154 of 250 laps. Ralph Earnhardt finished second; Buck Baker rounded out the podium. The race featured 4 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, November 11, 1956
Track
Season
1956
Winner
Leaders
4 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | +8 | Speedy Thompson |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | Ralph Earnhardt |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | Buck Baker |
| 4 | 12 | +8 | Ralph Moody |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | Doug Cox |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | Bill Amick |
| 7 | 11 | +4 | Tiny Lund |
| 8 | 5 | -3 | Johnny Dodson |
| 9 | 17 | +8 | Bill Champion |
| 10 | 15 | +5 | Bill Blair |
| 11 | 10 | -1 | Lee Petty |
| 12 | 18 | +6 | Pete Stewart |
| 13 | 22 | +9 | George Green |
| 14 | 14 | — | Johnny Allen |
| 15 | 4 | -11 | Junior Johnson |
| 16 | 16 | — | Brownie King |
| 17 | 21 | +4 | Bobby Keck |
| 18 | 7 | -11 | Jack Smith |
| 19 | 6 | -13 | Bobby Myers |
| 20 | 19 | -1 | Pete Yow |
| 21 | 20 | -1 | Blackie Pitt |
| 22 | 13 | -9 | Billy Carden |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1956 Buddy Shuman 250?
Speedy Thompson won the 1956 Buddy Shuman 250 at Hickory Speedway driving for Carl Kiekhaefer (Owner).
Where was the 1956 Buddy Shuman 250 held?
The 1956 Buddy Shuman 250 was held at Hickory Speedway on November 11, 1956.