Wilkes 160
North Wilkesboro Speedway — October 19, 1958
Junior Johnson
Winner
160
Laps
24
Entries
2
Leaders
Junior Johnson won the 1958 Wilkes 160 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on October 19, 1958, leading 1 of 160 laps. Glen Wood finished second; Speedy Thompson rounded out the podium. The race featured 2 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, October 19, 1958
Season
1958
Winner
Leaders
2 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | Junior Johnson |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | Glen Wood |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | Speedy Thompson |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | Cotton Owens |
| 5 | 11 | +6 | Jack Smith |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | Jimmy Massey |
| 7 | 14 | +7 | Wilbur Rakestraw |
| 8 | 16 | +8 | Brownie King |
| 9 | 7 | -2 | Lee Petty |
| 10 | 8 | -2 | Buck Baker |
| 11 | 13 | +2 | Gober Sosebee |
| 12 | 12 | — | Larry Frank |
| 13 | 18 | +5 | Fred Harb |
| 14 | 6 | -8 | Tiny Lund |
| 15 | 22 | +7 | Bunk Moore |
| 16 | 17 | +1 | Herman Beam |
| 17 | 19 | +2 | Clarence DeZalia |
| 18 | 21 | +3 | L.D. Austin |
| 19 | 20 | +1 | Bill Poor |
| 20 | 18 | -2 | Bobby Keck |
| 21 | 23 | +2 | R.L. Combs |
| 22 | 24 | +2 | Johnny Gardner |
| 23 | 10 | -13 | Richard Petty |
| 24 | 9 | -15 | Barney Shore |
* Laps led data may be incomplete for this race.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1958 Wilkes 160?
Junior Johnson won the 1958 Wilkes 160 at North Wilkesboro Speedway driving for Paul Spaulding (Owner).
Where was the 1958 Wilkes 160 held?
The 1958 Wilkes 160 was held at North Wilkesboro Speedway on October 19, 1958.