World 600 Qualifier #2
Charlotte Motor Speedway — May 21, 1961
Joe Weatherly
Winner
67
Laps
19
Entries
3
Leaders
Joe Weatherly won the 1961 World 600 Qualifier #2 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 21, 1961, leading 3 of 67 laps. Junior Johnson finished second; Jack Smith rounded out the podium. The race featured 3 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, May 21, 1961
Track
Season
1961
Winner
Leaders
3 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | Joe Weatherly |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | Junior Johnson |
| 3 | 9 | +6 | Jack Smith |
| 4 | 8 | +4 | Nelson Stacy |
| 5 | 11 | +6 | Marvin Porter |
| 6 | 6 | — | Tim Flock |
| 7 | 13 | +6 | Buck Fulp |
| 8 | 12 | +4 | Herman Beam |
| 9 | 14 | +5 | Lee Reitzel |
| 10 | 17 | +7 | L.D. Austin |
| 11 | 2 | -9 | Curtis Turner |
| 12 | 4 | -8 | Buck Baker |
| 13 | 15 | +2 | Bob Barron |
| 14 | 10 | -4 | Joe Lee Johnson |
| 15 | 19 | +4 | Buddy Baker |
| 16 | 16 | — | Cotton Owens |
| 17 | 5 | -12 | Speedy Thompson |
| 18 | 7 | -11 | Tommy Irwin |
| 19 | 18 | -1 | Gene Stokes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1961 World 600 Qualifier #2?
Joe Weatherly won the 1961 World 600 Qualifier #2 at Charlotte Motor Speedway driving for Bud Moore Engineering.
Where was the 1961 World 600 Qualifier #2 held?
The 1961 World 600 Qualifier #2 was held at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 21, 1961.