Race Lineup

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

Talladega 500

Sunday, August 2nd, 1981

Talladega Superspeedway, Lincoln, AL

  • 6 Ford
  • 25 Buick
  • 8 Pontiac
  • 1 Chrysler
  • 2 Oldsmobile

  • Drivers Entered: 42 (2 drivers will not make the race)
  • Laps Scheduled: 188
  • Margin of Victory: N/A Seconds
  • Time of Race: N/A
  • Average Speed: 156.737
  • Cautions: 8 for 36 laps
  • Lead Changes: 39
  • Green Flag Passes: N/A
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