Race Lineup

The official 1961 Dixie 400 NASCAR CUP Series race lineup, determined by qualifying results, shows the starting positions of all drivers at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Dixie 400

Sunday, September 17th, 1961

Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, GA

  • 13 Ford
  • 11 Chevrolet
  • 12 Pontiac
  • 2 Chrysler
  • 1 Mercury
  • 2 Plymouth
  • 1 Dodge

  • Drivers Entered: 42 (2 drivers will not make the race)
  • Laps Scheduled: 267
  • Margin of Victory: N/A Seconds
  • Time of Race: N/A
  • Average Speed: 125.384
  • Cautions: N/A
  • Lead Changes: 7
  • Green Flag Passes: N/A
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