Richmond 200
Richmond Raceway — June 21, 1959
Tom Pistone
Winner
200
Laps
22
Entries
1959
Season
Tom Pistone won the 1959 Richmond 200 at Richmond Raceway on June 21, 1959. Glen Wood finished second; Buck Baker rounded out the podium.
Race Details
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | +11 | Tom Pistone |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | Glen Wood |
| 3 | 1 | -2 | Buck Baker |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | Bob Welborn |
| 5 | 11 | +6 | Cotton Owens |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | Tommy Irwin |
| 7 | 17 | +10 | Herman Beam |
| 8 | 13 | +5 | George Green |
| 9 | 16 | +7 | Aubrey Boles |
| 10 | 4 | -6 | Speedy Thompson |
| 11 | 7 | -4 | Tiny Lund |
| 12 | 18 | +6 | Richard Riley |
| 13 | 20 | +7 | Bob Hundley |
| 14 | 15 | +1 | L.D. Austin |
| 15 | 14 | -1 | Buck Brigance |
| 16 | 2 | -14 | Joe Weatherly |
| 17 | 9 | -8 | Harlan Richardson |
| 18 | 6 | -12 | Lee Petty |
| 19 | 19 | — | Buddy Baker |
| 20 | 10 | -10 | Junior Johnson |
| 21 | 21 | — | Joe Eubanks |
| 22 | 22 | — | Roy Tyner |
* Laps led data may be incomplete for this race.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1959 Richmond 200?
Tom Pistone won the 1959 Richmond 200 at Richmond Raceway driving for Carl Rupert (Owner).
Where was the 1959 Richmond 200 held?
The 1959 Richmond 200 was held at Richmond Raceway on June 21, 1959.