Wilkes County 160
North Wilkesboro Speedway — April 7, 1957
Fireball Roberts
Winner
160
Laps
20
Entries
1
Leaders
Fireball Roberts won the 1957 Wilkes County 160 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on April 7, 1957, leading 160 of 160 laps. Paul Goldsmith finished second; Ralph Moody rounded out the podium.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, April 7, 1957
Season
1957
Winner
Leaders
1 driver
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | Fireball Roberts |
| 2 | 2 | — | Paul Goldsmith |
| 3 | 9 | +6 | Ralph Moody |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | Marvin Panch |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | Buck Baker |
| 6 | 10 | +4 | Allen Adkins |
| 7 | 7 | — | Lee Petty |
| 8 | 15 | +7 | Mel Larson |
| 9 | 13 | +4 | Johnny Allen |
| 10 | 17 | +7 | Brownie King |
| 11 | 11 | — | Tiny Lund |
| 12 | 16 | +4 | Bill Morton |
| 13 | 18 | +5 | Dick Beaty |
| 14 | 19 | +5 | L.D. Austin |
| 15 | 20 | +5 | Clarence DeZalia |
| 16 | 4 | -12 | Speedy Thompson |
| 17 | 12 | -5 | Billy Myers |
| 18 | 6 | -12 | Jack Smith |
| 19 | 14 | -5 | Ralph Earnhardt |
| 20 | 8 | -12 | Jim Paschal |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1957 Wilkes County 160?
Fireball Roberts won the 1957 Wilkes County 160 at North Wilkesboro Speedway driving for DePaolo Engineering.
Where was the 1957 Wilkes County 160 held?
The 1957 Wilkes County 160 was held at North Wilkesboro Speedway on April 7, 1957.