Buddy Shuman 250
Hickory Speedway — September 8, 1961
Rex White
Winner
250
Laps
20
Entries
3
Leaders
Rex White won the 1961 Buddy Shuman 250 at Hickory Speedway on September 8, 1961, leading 32 of 250 laps. Jack Smith finished second; Buck Baker rounded out the podium. The race featured 3 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, September 8, 1961
Track
Season
1961
Winner
Leaders
3 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | Rex White |
| 2 | 13 | +11 | Jack Smith |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | Buck Baker |
| 4 | 8 | +4 | Cotton Owens |
| 5 | 11 | +6 | Emanuel Zervakis |
| 6 | 12 | +6 | G.C. Spencer |
| 7 | 9 | +2 | Fred Harb |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | Ned Jarrett |
| 9 | 18 | +9 | L.D. Austin |
| 10 | 15 | +5 | Lee Reitzel |
| 11 | 16 | +5 | Mark Hurley |
| 12 | 19 | +7 | Paul Lewis |
| 13 | 14 | +1 | Herman Beam |
| 14 | 4 | -10 | Jimmy Pardue |
| 15 | 3 | -12 | Joe Weatherly |
| 16 | 20 | +4 | Bob Barron |
| 17 | 6 | -11 | Richard Petty |
| 18 | 17 | -1 | Larry Thomas |
| 19 | 10 | -9 | Doug Yates |
| 20 | 2 | -18 | Junior Johnson |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1961 Buddy Shuman 250?
Rex White won the 1961 Buddy Shuman 250 at Hickory Speedway driving for Rex White (Owner).
Where was the 1961 Buddy Shuman 250 held?
The 1961 Buddy Shuman 250 was held at Hickory Speedway on September 8, 1961.