Firecracker 250
Daytona International Speedway — July 4, 1961
David Pearson
Winner
100
Laps
30
Entries
6
Leaders
David Pearson won the 1961 Firecracker 250 at Daytona International Speedway on July 4, 1961, leading 11 of 100 laps. Fred Lorenzen finished second; Jack Smith rounded out the podium. The race featured 6 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Tuesday, July 4, 1961
Season
1961
Winner
Leaders
6 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | David Pearson |
| 2 | 7 | +5 | Fred Lorenzen |
| 3 | 10 | +7 | Jack Smith |
| 4 | 6 | +2 | Marvin Panch |
| 5 | 1 | -4 | Fireball Roberts |
| 6 | 3 | -3 | Joe Weatherly |
| 7 | 13 | +6 | Nelson Stacy |
| 8 | 11 | +3 | Roscoe Thompson |
| 9 | 14 | +5 | Larry Frank |
| 10 | 8 | -2 | Ralph Earnhardt |
| 11 | 12 | +1 | Jim Bennett |
| 12 | 17 | +5 | Ned Jarrett |
| 13 | 19 | +6 | Johnny Allen |
| 14 | 21 | +7 | Herb Tillman |
| 15 | 5 | -10 | Bobby Johns |
| 16 | 15 | -1 | Marvin Porter |
| 17 | 9 | -8 | Junior Johnson |
| 18 | 16 | -2 | Woodie Wilson |
| 19 | 27 | +8 | Jimmy Pardue |
| 20 | 28 | +8 | Tiny Lund |
| 21 | 23 | +2 | Herman Beam |
| 22 | 4 | -18 | Banjo Matthews |
| 23 | 26 | +3 | Rex White |
| 24 | 25 | +1 | Curtis Crider |
| 25 | 30 | +5 | Reb Wickersham |
| 26 | 18 | -8 | George Alsobrook |
| 27 | 20 | -7 | Buddy Baker |
| 28 | 22 | -6 | Roy Tyner |
| 29 | 24 | -5 | Emanuel Zervakis |
| 30 | 29 | -1 | Buck Baker |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1961 Firecracker 250?
David Pearson won the 1961 Firecracker 250 at Daytona International Speedway driving for John Masoni (Owner).
Where was the 1961 Firecracker 250 held?
The 1961 Firecracker 250 was held at Daytona International Speedway on July 4, 1961.