Wilkes 160
North Wilkesboro Speedway — October 20, 1957
Jack Smith
Winner
160
Laps
26
Entries
3
Leaders
Jack Smith won the 1957 Wilkes 160 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on October 20, 1957, leading 43 of 160 laps. Lee Petty finished second; Banjo Matthews rounded out the podium. The race featured 3 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, October 20, 1957
Season
1957
Winner
Jack Smith
Leaders
3 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | Jack Smith |
| 2 | 8 | +6 | Lee Petty |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | Banjo Matthews |
| 4 | 7 | +3 | Speedy Thompson |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | Cotton Owens |
| 6 | 12 | +6 | Buck Baker |
| 7 | 3 | -4 | Marvin Panch |
| 8 | 17 | +9 | Rex White |
| 9 | 14 | +5 | Bill Morton |
| 10 | 5 | -5 | Jimmy Massey |
| 11 | 10 | -1 | Brownie King |
| 12 | 16 | +4 | Dick Beaty |
| 13 | 13 | — | Johnny Allen |
| 14 | 22 | +8 | L.D. Austin |
| 15 | 20 | +5 | Bobby Keck |
| 16 | 19 | +3 | Jack Marsh |
| 17 | 23 | +6 | Jim Russell |
| 18 | 26 | +8 | Bill Massey |
| 19 | 9 | -10 | Tiny Lund |
| 20 | 11 | -9 | Junior Johnson |
| 21 | 1 | -20 | Fireball Roberts |
| 22 | 25 | +3 | Johnny Dodson |
| 23 | 15 | -8 | R.L. Combs |
| 24 | 21 | -3 | Max Berrier |
| 25 | 24 | -1 | George Parrish |
| 26 | 18 | -8 | Roy Tyner |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1957 Wilkes 160?
Jack Smith won the 1957 Wilkes 160 at North Wilkesboro Speedway driving for Jack Smith (Owner).
Where was the 1957 Wilkes 160 held?
The 1957 Wilkes 160 was held at North Wilkesboro Speedway on October 20, 1957.