Virginia 500
Martinsville Speedway — April 9, 1961
Junior Johnson
Winner
500
Laps
30
Entries
3
Leaders
Junior Johnson won the 1961 Virginia 500 at Martinsville Speedway on April 9, 1961, leading 135 of 500 laps. Emanuel Zervakis finished second; Fireball Roberts rounded out the podium. The race featured 3 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, April 9, 1961
Track
Season
1961
Winner
Leaders
3 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | +16 | Junior Johnson |
| 2 | 5 | +3 | Emanuel Zervakis |
| 3 | 26 | +23 | Fireball Roberts |
| 4 | 21 | +17 | Tommy Irwin |
| 5 | 24 | +19 | Buck Baker |
| 6 | 4 | -2 | Ned Jarrett |
| 7 | 7 | — | Tim Flock |
| 8 | 22 | +14 | Harry Leake |
| 9 | 1 | -8 | Rex White |
| 10 | 6 | -4 | Nelson Stacy |
| 11 | 2 | -9 | Fred Lorenzen |
| 12 | 10 | -2 | Herman Beam |
| 13 | 18 | +5 | G.C. Spencer |
| 14 | 9 | -5 | Doug Yates |
| 15 | 15 | — | Wendell Scott |
| 16 | 28 | +12 | Johnny Allen |
| 17 | 29 | +12 | L.D. Austin |
| 18 | 27 | +9 | Roy Tyner |
| 19 | 19 | — | Bobby Johns |
| 20 | 23 | +3 | Lee Reitzel |
| 21 | 14 | -7 | Bob Barron |
| 22 | 16 | -6 | Glen Wood |
| 23 | 3 | -20 | Richard Petty |
| 24 | 30 | +6 | Curtis Crider |
| 25 | 11 | -14 | Jimmy Pardue |
| 26 | 20 | -6 | Paul Lewis |
| 27 | 12 | -15 | Bob Welborn |
| 28 | 13 | -15 | Reb Wickersham |
| 29 | 8 | -21 | Fred Harb |
| 30 | 25 | -5 | Allen Franklin |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1961 Virginia 500?
Junior Johnson won the 1961 Virginia 500 at Martinsville Speedway driving for Rex Lovette (Owner).
Where was the 1961 Virginia 500 held?
The 1961 Virginia 500 was held at Martinsville Speedway on April 9, 1961.