100 Miles at Columbia Speedway
Columbia Speedway — July 20, 1961
Cotton Owens
Winner
200
Laps
21
Entries
3
Leaders
Cotton Owens won the 1961 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway at Columbia Speedway on July 20, 1961, leading 8 of 200 laps. Jim Paschal finished second; Ned Jarrett rounded out the podium. The race featured 3 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Thursday, July 20, 1961
Track
Season
1961
Winner
Leaders
3 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | Cotton Owens |
| 2 | 7 | +5 | Jim Paschal |
| 3 | 3 | — | Ned Jarrett |
| 4 | 14 | +10 | Junior Johnson |
| 5 | 2 | -3 | Joe Weatherly |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | Emanuel Zervakis |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | Richard Petty |
| 8 | 11 | +3 | G.C. Spencer |
| 9 | 16 | +7 | L.D. Austin |
| 10 | 13 | +3 | Herman Beam |
| 11 | 15 | +4 | Bob Barron |
| 12 | 19 | +7 | Larry Thomas |
| 13 | 9 | -4 | Tiny Lund |
| 14 | 4 | -10 | Rex White |
| 15 | 12 | -3 | Buck Baker |
| 16 | 21 | +5 | Jimmy Pardue |
| 17 | 18 | +1 | David Pearson |
| 18 | 6 | -12 | Jack Smith |
| 19 | 10 | -9 | Doug Yates |
| 20 | 17 | -3 | Bunkie Blackburn |
| 21 | 20 | -1 | Curtis Crider |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1961 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway?
Cotton Owens won the 1961 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway at Columbia Speedway driving for Owens Racing.
Where was the 1961 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway held?
The 1961 100 Miles at Columbia Speedway was held at Columbia Speedway on July 20, 1961.