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1952 / Year in Review

1952: Season Recap

Tim Flock edged defending champ Herb Thomas to win the 1952 championship on the strength of eight wins, 22 top-fives and 25 top-10s in 33 starts. ...more

WINSTON CUP STANDINGS (TOP 10)
1.	Tim Flock	6859
2.	Herb Thomas	6753
3.	Lee Petty	6499
4.	Fonty Flock	5184
5.	Dick Rathman	3952
6.	Bill Blair	3449
7.	Joe Eubanks	3091
8.	Ray Duhigg	2987
9.	Don Thomas	2574
10.	Buddy Shuman	2483


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