Race Lineup

The official 1961 Western North Carolina 500 NASCAR CUP Series race lineup, determined by qualifying results, shows the starting positions of all drivers at Asheville Weaverville Speedway.

Western North Carolina 500

Sunday, August 13th, 1961

Asheville Weaverville Speedway, Weaverville, NC

  • 9 Ford
  • 16 Chevrolet
  • 2 Dodge
  • 2 Chrysler
  • 2 Plymouth
  • 2 Oldsmobile
  • 5 Pontiac

  • Drivers Entered: 38
  • Laps Scheduled: N/A
  • Laps Actual: 258 - NASCAR OVERTIME!
  • Margin of Victory: N/A Seconds
  • Time of Race: N/A
  • Average Speed: 65.704
  • Cautions: N/A
  • Lead Changes: 1
  • Green Flag Passes: N/A
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