Race Lineup

The official 1961 Southeastern 500 NASCAR CUP Series race lineup, determined by qualifying results, shows the starting positions of all drivers at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Southeastern 500

Sunday, October 22nd, 1961

Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, TN

  • 1 Nash
  • 17 Chevrolet
  • 7 Ford
  • 8 Pontiac
  • 1 Chrysler
  • 1 Mercury
  • 2 Plymouth
  • 1 Dodge

  • Drivers Entered: 38
  • Laps Scheduled: 500
  • Margin of Victory: N/A Seconds
  • Time of Race: N/A
  • Average Speed: 72.452
  • Cautions: 3 for 0 laps
  • Lead Changes: 6
  • Green Flag Passes: N/A
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