Grand National 200
Martinsville Speedway — April 30, 1961
Fred Lorenzen
Winner
149
Laps
27
Entries
2
Leaders
Fred Lorenzen won the 1961 Grand National 200 at Martinsville Speedway on April 30, 1961, leading 31 of 149 laps. Rex White finished second; Glen Wood rounded out the podium. The race featured 2 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, April 30, 1961
Track
Season
1961
Winner
Leaders
2 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | Fred Lorenzen |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | Rex White |
| 3 | 3 | — | Glen Wood |
| 4 | 16 | +12 | Emanuel Zervakis |
| 5 | 5 | — | Ned Jarrett |
| 6 | 6 | — | Junior Johnson |
| 7 | 23 | +16 | Johnny Allen |
| 8 | 9 | +1 | Richard Petty |
| 9 | 8 | -1 | Tim Flock |
| 10 | 22 | +12 | Tommy Irwin |
| 11 | 7 | -4 | Bobby Johns |
| 12 | 13 | +1 | Buck Baker |
| 13 | 21 | +8 | Cotton Owens |
| 14 | 12 | -2 | Buddy Baker |
| 15 | 25 | +10 | G.C. Spencer |
| 16 | 15 | -1 | Ernie Gahan |
| 17 | 10 | -7 | Jimmy Pardue |
| 18 | 11 | -7 | Doug Yates |
| 19 | 17 | -2 | Herman Beam |
| 20 | 20 | — | George Green |
| 21 | 27 | +6 | Harry Leake |
| 22 | 4 | -18 | Reds Kagle |
| 23 | 24 | +1 | Fred Harb |
| 24 | 14 | -10 | Wendell Scott |
| 25 | 18 | -7 | Curtis Crider |
| 26 | 19 | -7 | Roy Tyner |
| 27 | 26 | -1 | Bob Barron |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1961 Grand National 200?
Fred Lorenzen won the 1961 Grand National 200 at Martinsville Speedway driving for Holman Moody.
Where was the 1961 Grand National 200 held?
The 1961 Grand National 200 was held at Martinsville Speedway on April 30, 1961.