Music City 200
Nashville Speedway — May 24, 1959
Rex White
Winner
200
Laps
12
Entries
4
Leaders
Rex White won the 1959 Music City 200 at Nashville Speedway on May 24, 1959, leading 40 of 200 laps. Junior Johnson finished second; Tommy Irwin rounded out the podium. The race featured 4 different leaders.
Race Details
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | Rex White |
| 2 | 7 | +5 | Junior Johnson |
| 3 | 3 | — | Tommy Irwin |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | Buck Baker |
| 5 | 4 | -1 | Joe Lee Johnson |
| 6 | 2 | -4 | Lee Petty |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | Charley Griffith |
| 8 | 6 | -2 | Cotton Owens |
| 9 | 9 | — | Bob Burdick |
| 10 | 11 | +1 | Herman Beam |
| 11 | 10 | -1 | G.C. Spencer |
| 12 | 12 | — | Tommy Thompson |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1959 Music City 200?
Rex White won the 1959 Music City 200 at Nashville Speedway driving for Rex White (Owner).
Where was the 1959 Music City 200 held?
The 1959 Music City 200 was held at Nashville Speedway on May 24, 1959.