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  • 1959-11
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  • The 1959-11 was a Grand National (now Nextel Cup) event held at Reading Fairgrounds on April 26, 1959. Lee Petty, the eventual season champion, had dominated the event, leading the first 188 laps. But while leading late his axle broke, allowing Junior Johnson to lead the last twelve circuits in route to victory. Petty still finished 6th. Stats
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  • The 1959-11 was a Grand National (now Nextel Cup) event held at Reading Fairgrounds on April 26, 1959. Lee Petty, the eventual season champion, had dominated the event, leading the first 188 laps. But while leading late his axle broke, allowing Junior Johnson to lead the last twelve circuits in route to victory. Petty still finished 6th. Stats