Pickens 200
Greenville-Pickens Speedway — June 8, 1961
Jack Smith
Winner
200
Laps
26
Entries
2
Leaders
Jack Smith won the 1961 Pickens 200 at Greenville-Pickens Speedway on June 8, 1961, leading 30 of 200 laps. Ned Jarrett finished second; Emanuel Zervakis rounded out the podium. The race featured 2 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Thursday, June 8, 1961
Season
1961
Winner
Jack Smith
Leaders
2 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | +6 | Jack Smith |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | Ned Jarrett |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | Emanuel Zervakis |
| 4 | 10 | +6 | Joe Weatherly |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | Jim Paschal |
| 6 | 11 | +5 | Elmo Henderson |
| 7 | 23 | +16 | Maurice Petty |
| 8 | 6 | -2 | Rex White |
| 9 | 9 | — | G.C. Spencer |
| 10 | 15 | +5 | Jimmy Pardue |
| 11 | 26 | +15 | Herman Beam |
| 12 | 22 | +10 | Curtis Crider |
| 13 | 17 | +4 | Bob Barron |
| 14 | 24 | +10 | E.J. Trivette |
| 15 | 18 | +3 | Lee Reitzel |
| 16 | 8 | -8 | Richard Petty |
| 17 | 5 | -12 | David Pearson |
| 18 | 14 | -4 | Bob Welborn |
| 19 | 19 | — | Bunk Moore |
| 20 | 12 | -8 | Fred Harb |
| 21 | 13 | -8 | Doug Cox |
| 22 | 16 | -6 | Buck Baker |
| 23 | 21 | -2 | Paul Lewis |
| 24 | 25 | +1 | Bob Gossett |
| 25 | 2 | -23 | Junior Johnson |
| 26 | 20 | -6 | George Alsobrook |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1961 Pickens 200?
Jack Smith won the 1961 Pickens 200 at Greenville-Pickens Speedway driving for Jack Smith (Owner).
Where was the 1961 Pickens 200 held?
The 1961 Pickens 200 was held at Greenville-Pickens Speedway on June 8, 1961.