Nasvhille 500
Nashville Speedway — August 6, 1961
Jim Paschal
Winner
403
Laps
24
Entries
2
Leaders
Jim Paschal won the 1961 Nasvhille 500 at Nashville Speedway on August 6, 1961, leading 41 of 403 laps. Ned Jarrett finished second; Johnny Allen rounded out the podium. The race featured 2 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, August 6, 1961
Track
Nashville Speedway
Season
1961
Winner
Leaders
2 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | +9 | Jim Paschal |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | Ned Jarrett |
| 3 | 3 | — | Johnny Allen |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | Buck Baker |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | Emanuel Zervakis |
| 6 | 12 | +6 | George Alsobrook |
| 7 | 9 | +2 | Jimmy Pardue |
| 8 | 14 | +6 | G.C. Spencer |
| 9 | 15 | +6 | Paul Lewis |
| 10 | 18 | +8 | L.D. Austin |
| 11 | 17 | +6 | Herman Beam |
| 12 | 22 | +10 | Bob Barron |
| 13 | 20 | +7 | Crash Bond |
| 14 | 2 | -12 | Richard Petty |
| 15 | 6 | -9 | Jack Smith |
| 16 | 21 | +5 | Curtis Crider |
| 17 | 24 | +7 | Charlie Chapman |
| 18 | 16 | -2 | Tommy Wells |
| 19 | 7 | -12 | Junior Johnson |
| 20 | 23 | +3 | Bob Presnell |
| 21 | 19 | -2 | Dave Mader |
| 22 | 11 | -11 | Buddy Baker |
| 23 | 1 | -22 | Rex White |
| 24 | 13 | -11 | Doug Yates |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1961 Nasvhille 500?
Jim Paschal won the 1961 Nasvhille 500 at Nashville Speedway driving for Julian Petty (Owner).
Where was the 1961 Nasvhille 500 held?
The 1961 Nasvhille 500 was held at Nashville Speedway on August 6, 1961.