Western North Carolina 500
Asheville-Weaverville Speedway — August 12, 1962
Jim Paschal
Winner
500
Laps
25
Entries
2
Leaders
Jim Paschal won the 1962 Western North Carolina 500 at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway on August 12, 1962, leading 337 of 500 laps. Joe Weatherly finished second; Rex White rounded out the podium. The race featured 2 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, August 12, 1962
Season
1962
Winner
Leaders
2 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | Jim Paschal |
| 2 | 7 | +5 | Joe Weatherly |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | Rex White |
| 4 | 11 | +7 | Ned Jarrett |
| 5 | 1 | -4 | Jack Smith |
| 6 | 3 | -3 | Jimmy Pardue |
| 7 | 6 | -1 | Richard Petty |
| 8 | 14 | +6 | George Green |
| 9 | 15 | +6 | Tom Cox |
| 10 | 17 | +7 | Larry Thomas |
| 11 | 21 | +10 | Curtis Crider |
| 12 | 18 | +6 | Worth McMillion |
| 13 | 16 | +3 | Herman Beam |
| 14 | 25 | +11 | Wendell Scott |
| 15 | 24 | +9 | Eddie Pagan |
| 16 | 9 | -7 | Sherman Utsman |
| 17 | 19 | +2 | Ray Hughes |
| 18 | 4 | -14 | Tommy Irwin |
| 19 | 10 | -9 | Bob Welborn |
| 20 | 22 | +2 | Bob Cooper |
| 21 | 20 | -1 | Bill Smith |
| 22 | 12 | -10 | G.C. Spencer |
| 23 | 8 | -15 | Buck Baker |
| 24 | 13 | -11 | Buddy Baker |
| 25 | 23 | -2 | Allan Harley |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1962 Western North Carolina 500?
Jim Paschal won the 1962 Western North Carolina 500 at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway driving for Petty Enterprises.
Where was the 1962 Western North Carolina 500 held?
The 1962 Western North Carolina 500 was held at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway on August 12, 1962.