Daytona Qualifier
Daytona International Speedway — February 20, 1959
Bob Welborn
Winner
40
Laps
38
Entries
4
Leaders
Bob Welborn won the 1959 Daytona Qualifier at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 1959, leading 33 of 40 laps. Fritz Wilson finished second; Tom Pistone rounded out the podium. The race featured 4 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, February 20, 1959
Season
1959
Winner
Leaders
4 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | +6 | Bob Welborn |
| 2 | 15 | +13 | Fritz Wilson |
| 3 | 6 | +3 | Tom Pistone |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | Joe Weatherly |
| 5 | 18 | +13 | Eduardo Dibos |
| 6 | 23 | +17 | Cotton Owens |
| 7 | 17 | +10 | Tiny Lund |
| 8 | 14 | +6 | Lee Petty |
| 9 | 9 | — | Charley Griffith |
| 10 | 24 | +14 | Rex White |
| 11 | 8 | -3 | Johnny Beauchamp |
| 12 | 28 | +16 | Bernie Hentges |
| 13 | 27 | +14 | Dick Freeman |
| 14 | 38 | +24 | Dick Joslin |
| 15 | 5 | -10 | Bobby Johns |
| 16 | 12 | -4 | Speedy Thompson |
| 17 | 21 | +4 | Junior Johnson |
| 18 | 30 | +12 | Raul Cilloniz |
| 19 | 20 | +1 | Ken Johnson |
| 20 | 26 | +6 | Jim Reed |
| 21 | 22 | +1 | Harold Smith |
| 22 | 33 | +11 | Herman Beam |
| 23 | 13 | -10 | Carl Tyler |
| 24 | 2 | -22 | Tim Flock |
| 25 | 29 | +4 | Roy Tyner |
| 26 | 10 | -16 | Roscoe Thompson |
| 27 | 4 | -23 | Jack Smith |
| 28 | 16 | -12 | Buck Baker |
| 29 | 37 | +8 | Curtis Turner |
| 30 | 11 | -19 | Elmo Langley |
| 31 | 19 | -12 | Bob Duell |
| 32 | 32 | — | Jim McGuirk |
| 33 | 1 | -32 | Fireball Roberts |
| 34 | 25 | -9 | Bob Potter |
| 35 | 36 | +1 | Bob Pronger |
| 36 | 31 | -5 | Bob Rose |
| 37 | 34 | -3 | Dick Foley |
| 38 | 35 | -3 | L.D. Austin |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1959 Daytona Qualifier?
Bob Welborn won the 1959 Daytona Qualifier at Daytona International Speedway driving for W.J. Ridgeway (Owner).
Where was the 1959 Daytona Qualifier held?
The 1959 Daytona Qualifier was held at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 1959.