The 1956-01 was a Grand National (now Sprint Cup) event held at Hickory Speedway on November 13, 1955. Despite the 1955 date, it was the 1956 season opener. Lee Petty led the first 17 laps, but Tim Flock came through in the last 183, holding off Curtis Turner by seven seconds. Eventual 1956 champ Buck Baker finished 7th. Stats
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