Race Lineup

The official 1981 American 500 NASCAR CUP Series race lineup, determined by qualifying results, shows the starting positions of all drivers at North Carolina Speedway.

American 500

Sunday, November 1st, 1981

North Carolina Speedway, Rockingham, NC

  • 6 Ford
  • 20 Buick
  • 2 Chevrolet
  • 1 Dodge
  • 7 Pontiac
  • 1 Oldsmobile

  • Drivers Entered: 37
  • Laps Scheduled: 500
  • Laps Actual: 492 - Race Shortened
  • Margin of Victory: N/A Seconds
  • Time of Race: N/A
  • Average Speed: 107.399
  • Cautions: 12 for 97 laps
  • Lead Changes: 33
  • Green Flag Passes: N/A
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