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1958 / Year in Review

1958: Season Recap

Consistent Lee Petty, who had never finished lower than fifth in the points standings, pulled away from two-time defending champion and rival Buck Baker from the start of the 1958 season for his second championship. ...more

WINSTON CUP STANDINGS (TOP 10)
1.	Lee Petty	12232
2.	Buck Baker	11586
3.	Al Thompson	8792
4.	Lloyd Rollins	8124
5.	Jack Smith	7666
6.	L.D. Austin	6972
7.	Rex White	6552
8.	Junior Johnson	6380
9.	Ed Pagan	4910
10.	Jim Reed	4762


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