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NASCAR Grand National race number 35 of 45
Monday, September 5, 1955 at Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC
366 laps on a 1.375 mile paved track (503.250 miles)

Time of race: 5:25:25
Average speed: 92.281 mph
Pole speed: 110.682 mph
Cautions: 8 for 51 laps
Margin of victory: 1 lap +
Attendance: 50000
Lead changes: 10

Glossary    1955 NASCAR Grand National results   /   1955 standings

Crew Chiefs for this race:
NbrDriverOwnerCarCrew Chief
M-1Fireball RobertsBob FishBuickRed Vogt
16Tim FlockCarl KiekhaeferChryslerCarl Kiekhaefer
92Herb ThomasHerb ThomasChevroletSmokey Yunick

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