Western North Carolina 500
Asheville-Weaverville Speedway — August 13, 1961
Junior Johnson
Winner
258
Laps
38
Entries
1
Leaders
Junior Johnson won the 1961 Western North Carolina 500 at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway on August 13, 1961, leading 258 of 258 laps. Joe Weatherly finished second; Rex White rounded out the podium.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, August 13, 1961
Season
1961
Winner
Leaders
1 driver
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | Junior Johnson |
| 2 | 5 | +3 | Joe Weatherly |
| 3 | 11 | +8 | Rex White |
| 4 | 9 | +5 | Ned Jarrett |
| 5 | 7 | +2 | Emanuel Zervakis |
| 6 | 1 | -5 | Jim Paschal |
| 7 | 13 | +6 | Tommy Irwin |
| 8 | 33 | +25 | Johnny Allen |
| 9 | 4 | -5 | Jack Smith |
| 10 | 21 | +11 | Nelson Stacy |
| 11 | 8 | -3 | Richard Petty |
| 12 | 15 | +3 | George Alsobrook |
| 13 | 17 | +4 | Herman Beam |
| 14 | 18 | +4 | Marvin Porter |
| 15 | 27 | +12 | Charlie Chapman |
| 16 | 16 | — | Buddy Baker |
| 17 | 21 | +4 | L.D. Austin |
| 18 | 26 | +8 | Harry Leake |
| 19 | 20 | +1 | Jimmy Pardue |
| 20 | 31 | +11 | Paul Lewis |
| 21 | 25 | +4 | Reb Wickersham |
| 22 | 28 | +6 | Curtis Crider |
| 23 | 34 | +11 | John Hamby |
| 24 | 35 | +11 | Wendell Scott |
| 25 | 32 | +7 | Bob Presnell |
| 26 | 22 | -4 | Bill Morton |
| 27 | 19 | -8 | G.C. Spencer |
| 28 | 6 | -22 | Buck Baker |
| 29 | 36 | +7 | Bunk Moore |
| 30 | 29 | -1 | Bill McDonald |
| 31 | 37 | +6 | Fireball Roberts |
| 32 | 23 | -9 | Larry Thomas |
| 33 | 3 | -30 | Fred Harb |
| 34 | 10 | -24 | Banjo Matthews |
| 35 | 38 | +3 | Earl Wilcox |
| 36 | 30 | -6 | Doug Yates |
| 37 | 24 | -13 | Bob Barron |
| 38 | 14 | -24 | Dave Mader |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1961 Western North Carolina 500?
Junior Johnson won the 1961 Western North Carolina 500 at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway driving for Rex Lovette (Owner).
Where was the 1961 Western North Carolina 500 held?
The 1961 Western North Carolina 500 was held at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway on August 13, 1961.