99 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway
Occoneechee Speedway — April 2, 1961
Cotton Owens
Winner
110
Laps
20
Entries
3
Leaders
Cotton Owens won the 1961 99 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway at Occoneechee Speedway on April 2, 1961, leading 20 of 110 laps. Richard Petty finished second; Buck Baker rounded out the podium. The race featured 3 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, April 2, 1961
Track
Season
1961
Winner
Leaders
3 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | Cotton Owens |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | Richard Petty |
| 3 | 6 | +3 | Buck Baker |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | Junior Johnson |
| 5 | 11 | +6 | Rex White |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | Jimmy Pardue |
| 7 | 9 | +2 | Tommy Irwin |
| 8 | 5 | -3 | Doug Yates |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | G.C. Spencer |
| 10 | 20 | +10 | Roy Tyner |
| 11 | 17 | +6 | Harry Leake |
| 12 | 15 | +3 | Herman Beam |
| 13 | 18 | +5 | Wendell Scott |
| 14 | 7 | -7 | Emanuel Zervakis |
| 15 | 12 | -3 | Maurice Petty |
| 16 | 13 | -3 | Fred Harb |
| 17 | 19 | +2 | George Green |
| 18 | 16 | -2 | Bobby Waddell |
| 19 | 1 | -18 | Ned Jarrett |
| 20 | 14 | -6 | Curtis Crider |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1961 99 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway?
Cotton Owens won the 1961 99 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway at Occoneechee Speedway driving for Owens Racing.
Where was the 1961 99 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway held?
The 1961 99 Miles at Occoneechee Speedway was held at Occoneechee Speedway on April 2, 1961.