Race Lineup

The official 1961 Festival 250 NASCAR CUP Series race lineup, determined by qualifying results, shows the starting positions of all drivers at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Festival 250

Sunday, July 9th, 1961

Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, GA

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

  • Drivers Entered: 42 (2 drivers will not make the race)
  • Laps Scheduled: 167
  • Margin of Victory: N/A Seconds
  • Time of Race: N/A
  • Average Speed: 118.067
  • Cautions: 1 for 12 laps
  • Lead Changes: N/A
  • Green Flag Passes: N/A
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