|| *Comments on the 1956 unnamed race (1956-21):* View the most recent comment <#5> | Post a comment <#post> Tweet 1. DTroppens posted: 08.27.2007 - 6:34 am Rate this comment: (0) (0) Journeyman and independent Ed Negre's best finish in his long career. He never finished a race on the lead lap, but came close on this day. Herb Thomas was Carl Kiekhaefer's designated driver to go out west during those races that season. 2. bduddy posted: 10.02.2009 - 11:05 pm Rate this comment: (0) (0) Was the field inverted after qualifying or something? 3. petty43 posted: 08.12.2010 - 4:41 pm Rate this comment: (0) (0) yes it was 4. simonracer posted: 05.01.2015 - 3:18 am Rate this comment: (0) (0) Caroll and Wilson both rolled, Caroll after blowing a right front tire and Wilson after hitting the fence. 5. dennyfan11 posted: 12.22.2019 - 4:31 pm Rate this comment: (0) (0) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/40943044/1956_portland_150_nascar_race_report/ Herb Thomas took the lead at lap 104 and "led thereafter", which means he led at least 47 laps. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Post a comment:* Your comment may not appear immediately - all comments must be approved by the moderator. Name: Comment: