Richmond 200
Richmond Raceway — April 23, 1961
Richard Petty
Winner
200
Laps
12
Entries
2
Leaders
Richard Petty won the 1961 Richmond 200 at Richmond Raceway on April 23, 1961, leading 182 of 200 laps. Cotton Owens finished second; Buck Baker rounded out the podium. The race featured 2 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, April 23, 1961
Track
Season
1961
Winner
Leaders
2 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | Richard Petty |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | Cotton Owens |
| 3 | 7 | +4 | Buck Baker |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | Ned Jarrett |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | Elmo Langley |
| 6 | 6 | — | G.C. Spencer |
| 7 | 11 | +4 | Herman Beam |
| 8 | 12 | +4 | Bob Barron |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | George Green |
| 10 | 5 | -5 | Rex White |
| 11 | 3 | -8 | Johnny Allen |
| 12 | 9 | -3 | Jimmy Pardue |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1961 Richmond 200?
Richard Petty won the 1961 Richmond 200 at Richmond Raceway driving for Petty Enterprises.
Where was the 1961 Richmond 200 held?
The 1961 Richmond 200 was held at Richmond Raceway on April 23, 1961.