Virginia 500
Martinsville Speedway — May 19, 1957
Buck Baker
Winner
441
Laps
24
Entries
4
Leaders
Buck Baker won the 1957 Virginia 500 at Martinsville Speedway on May 19, 1957, leading 113 of 441 laps. Curtis Turner finished second; Tom Pistone rounded out the podium. The race featured 4 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, May 19, 1957
Track
Season
1957
Winner
Leaders
4 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | +13 | Buck Baker |
| 2 | 10 | +8 | Curtis Turner |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | Tom Pistone |
| 4 | 6 | +2 | Billy Myers |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | Lee Petty |
| 6 | 12 | +6 | Jack Smith |
| 7 | 1 | -6 | Paul Goldsmith |
| 8 | 5 | -3 | Marvin Panch |
| 9 | 7 | -2 | Fireball Roberts |
| 10 | 23 | +13 | Jim Paschal |
| 11 | 2 | -9 | Speedy Thompson |
| 12 | 16 | +4 | Brownie King |
| 13 | 9 | -4 | Ralph Earnhardt |
| 14 | 19 | +5 | L.D. Austin |
| 15 | 18 | +3 | George Green |
| 16 | 11 | -5 | Johnny Allen |
| 17 | 24 | +7 | Bill Bowman |
| 18 | 22 | +4 | Barney Oldfield |
| 19 | 20 | +1 | Clarence DeZalia |
| 20 | 3 | -17 | Tiny Lund |
| 21 | 13 | -8 | Russ Hepler |
| 22 | 15 | -7 | Cotton Owens |
| 23 | 21 | -2 | Eddie Skinner |
| 24 | 17 | -7 | T.A. Toomes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1957 Virginia 500?
Buck Baker won the 1957 Virginia 500 at Martinsville Speedway driving for Hugh Babb (Owner).
Where was the 1957 Virginia 500 held?
The 1957 Virginia 500 was held at Martinsville Speedway on May 19, 1957.