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1956 Southern 500 qualifying results Previous race results / Next race results                     Previous at this track / Next at this track     Post NASCAR Grand National race number 44 of 56 Monday, September 3, 1956 at Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC 364 laps on a 1.375 mile paved track (500.500 miles) Time of race: 5:15:33 Average speed: 95.167 mph Pole speed: 119.659 mph Cautions: 7 for 68 laps Margin of victory: 2 laps + Attendance: 70000 Lead changes: 13 Glossary    1956 NASCAR Grand National results   /   1956 standings

Qualifying results for this race: Rank Driver Nbr Car Time Speed   Results not available. OP: qualified via owners points PC: qualified as past champion PR: provisional QR: via qualifying race * - had to qualify on time Failed to qualify, withdrew, or driver changes:   William Pike (#74), Everett Brashear (#39), Jud Larson (#69), Pete Yow (#03), Bryce Beck, Rat Garner (#17), Bobby Boyd, Matt Gowan (#64), Joe Blair (#5), Lee Petty (#42-WD), Johnny Fite (#20-WD)