Wilkes 320
North Wilkesboro Speedway — September 30, 1962
Richard Petty
Winner
320
Laps
31
Entries
3
Leaders
Richard Petty won the 1962 Wilkes 320 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on September 30, 1962, leading 160 of 320 laps. Marvin Panch finished second; Joe Weatherly rounded out the podium. The race featured 3 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, September 30, 1962
Season
1962
Winner
Leaders
3 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | +4 | Richard Petty |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | Marvin Panch |
| 3 | 9 | +6 | Joe Weatherly |
| 4 | 7 | +3 | Junior Johnson |
| 5 | 4 | -1 | Jim Paschal |
| 6 | 1 | -5 | Fred Lorenzen |
| 7 | 2 | -5 | Nelson Stacy |
| 8 | 11 | +3 | Rex White |
| 9 | 6 | -3 | Johnny Allen |
| 10 | 15 | +5 | Jimmy Pardue |
| 11 | 12 | +1 | Ned Jarrett |
| 12 | 13 | +1 | Darel Dieringer |
| 13 | 30 | +17 | Jack Smith |
| 14 | 20 | +6 | Larry Frank |
| 15 | 14 | -1 | Bob Welborn |
| 16 | 19 | +3 | Larry Thomas |
| 17 | 21 | +4 | Gary Sain |
| 18 | 22 | +4 | George Green |
| 19 | 17 | -2 | G.C. Spencer |
| 20 | 23 | +3 | Herman Beam |
| 21 | 25 | +4 | Curtis Crider |
| 22 | 28 | +6 | Tom Cox |
| 23 | 18 | -5 | Buddy Baker |
| 24 | 16 | -8 | Sherman Utsman |
| 25 | 26 | +1 | Tiny Lund |
| 26 | 24 | -2 | Bill Foster |
| 27 | 10 | -17 | Buck Baker |
| 28 | 31 | +3 | Wendell Scott |
| 29 | 8 | -21 | Fireball Roberts |
| 30 | 27 | -3 | Bobby Waddell |
| 31 | 29 | -2 | George Fox |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1962 Wilkes 320?
Richard Petty won the 1962 Wilkes 320 at North Wilkesboro Speedway driving for Petty Enterprises.
Where was the 1962 Wilkes 320 held?
The 1962 Wilkes 320 was held at North Wilkesboro Speedway on September 30, 1962.