CUP Series Darlington Raceway

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Race Lineup

The official 1981 Southern 500 NASCAR CUP Series race lineup, determined by qualifying results, shows the starting positions of all drivers at Darlington Raceway.

Southern 500

Monday, September 7th, 1981

Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC

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  • 6 Ford
  • 18 Buick
  • 2 Chevrolet
  • 2 Dodge
  • 2 Oldsmobile
  • 10 Pontiac

  • Drivers Entered: 40
  • Laps Scheduled: 367
  • Margin of Victory: N/A Seconds
  • Time of Race: N/A
  • Average Speed: 126.410
  • Cautions: 8 for 45 laps
  • Lead Changes: 23
  • Green Flag Passes: N/A
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