Race Lineup

The official 1981 Coca-Cola 500 NASCAR CUP Series race lineup, determined by qualifying results, shows the starting positions of all drivers at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Coca-Cola 500

Sunday, March 15th, 1981

Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, GA

  • 5 Ford
  • 17 Buick
  • 11 Pontiac
  • 5 Oldsmobile
  • 1 Dodge
  • 3 Chevrolet

  • Drivers Entered: 42 (2 drivers will not make the race)
  • Laps Scheduled: 328
  • Margin of Victory: N/A Seconds
  • Time of Race: N/A
  • Average Speed: 133.619
  • Cautions: 5 for 39 laps
  • Lead Changes: 23
  • Green Flag Passes: N/A
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