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1957 / Year in Review

1957: Season Recap

In capturing back-to-back championships, Buck Baker continued to dominate, finishing in the top 10 in 38 of his 40 starts in 1957. In his two championship seasons, Baker won 24 times in 88 starts. ...more

WINSTON CUP STANDINGS (TOP 10)
1.	Buck Baker	10716
2.	Marvin Panch	9956
3.	Al Thompson	8580
4.	Lee Petty	8528
5.	Jack Smith	8464
6.	Fireball Roberts	8268
7.	Johnny Allen	7068
8.	L.D. Austin	6532
9.	Bob King	5740
10.	Jim Paschal	5136


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