World 600 Qualifier #1
Charlotte Motor Speedway — May 21, 1961
Richard Petty
Winner
67
Laps
19
Entries
3
Leaders
Richard Petty won the 1961 World 600 Qualifier #1 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 21, 1961, leading 24 of 67 laps. Ralph Earnhardt finished second; Bob Welborn rounded out the podium. The race featured 3 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, May 21, 1961
Track
Season
1961
Winner
Leaders
3 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | +6 | Richard Petty |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | Ralph Earnhardt |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | Bob Welborn |
| 4 | 4 | — | Bobby Johns |
| 5 | 1 | -4 | Fred Lorenzen |
| 6 | 18 | +12 | Fireball Roberts |
| 7 | 2 | -5 | Banjo Matthews |
| 8 | 6 | -2 | Ned Jarrett |
| 9 | 8 | -1 | Johnny Allen |
| 10 | 10 | — | G.C. Spencer |
| 11 | 12 | +1 | Joe Eubanks |
| 12 | 9 | -3 | Jimmy Pardue |
| 13 | 16 | +3 | E.J. Trivette |
| 14 | 11 | -3 | Rex White |
| 15 | 13 | -2 | Emanuel Zervakis |
| 16 | 14 | -2 | Curtis Crider |
| 17 | 17 | — | Bobby Waddell |
| 18 | 15 | -3 | Bobby Isaac |
| 19 | 19 | — | Roy Tyner |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1961 World 600 Qualifier #1?
Richard Petty won the 1961 World 600 Qualifier #1 at Charlotte Motor Speedway driving for Petty Enterprises.
Where was the 1961 World 600 Qualifier #1 held?
The 1961 World 600 Qualifier #1 was held at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 21, 1961.