50 Miles at Southside Speedway
Southside Speedway — August 18, 1961
Junior Johnson
Winner
150
Laps
19
Entries
1
Leaders
Junior Johnson won the 1961 50 Miles at Southside Speedway at Southside Speedway on August 18, 1961, leading 150 of 150 laps. Ned Jarrett finished second; Emanuel Zervakis rounded out the podium.
Race Details
Date
Friday, August 18, 1961
Track
Season
1961
Winner
Leaders
1 driver
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | Junior Johnson |
| 2 | 5 | +3 | Ned Jarrett |
| 3 | 3 | — | Emanuel Zervakis |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | Rex White |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | Jimmy Pardue |
| 6 | 9 | +3 | Doug Yates |
| 7 | 7 | — | Jimmy Mairs |
| 8 | 19 | +11 | Elmo Langley |
| 9 | 4 | -5 | Richard Petty |
| 10 | 15 | +5 | Fred Harb |
| 11 | 12 | +1 | L.D. Austin |
| 12 | 8 | -4 | Curtis Crider |
| 13 | 13 | — | Ronnie Fones |
| 14 | 16 | +2 | Larry Thomas |
| 15 | 11 | -4 | Buck Baker |
| 16 | 10 | -6 | Wendell Scott |
| 17 | 14 | -3 | Bob Barron |
| 18 | 17 | -1 | Charlie Chapman |
| 19 | 18 | -1 | Bob Presnell |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1961 50 Miles at Southside Speedway?
Junior Johnson won the 1961 50 Miles at Southside Speedway at Southside Speedway driving for Rex Lovette (Owner).
Where was the 1961 50 Miles at Southside Speedway held?
The 1961 50 Miles at Southside Speedway was held at Southside Speedway on August 18, 1961.