Race Lineup

The official 1961 Wilkes 200 NASCAR CUP Series race lineup, determined by qualifying results, shows the starting positions of all drivers at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Wilkes 200

Sunday, October 1st, 1961

North Wilkesboro Speedway, North Wilkesboro, NC

  • 4 Ford
  • 13 Chevrolet
  • 2 Dodge
  • 1 Chrysler
  • 7 Pontiac
  • 1 Mercury
  • 2 Plymouth

  • Drivers Entered: 30
  • Laps Scheduled: 320
  • Margin of Victory: N/A Seconds
  • Time of Race: N/A
  • Average Speed: 84.675
  • Cautions: 4 for 23 laps
  • Lead Changes: 3
  • Green Flag Passes: N/A
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