Daytona 500 Qualifer #1
Daytona International Speedway — February 22, 1963
Junior Johnson
Winner
40
Laps
31
Entries
1
Leaders
Junior Johnson won the 1963 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 at Daytona International Speedway on February 22, 1963, leading 17 of 40 laps. Paul Goldsmith finished second; A.J. Foyt rounded out the podium.
Race Details
Date
Friday, February 22, 1963
Season
1963
Winner
Leaders
1 driver
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | Junior Johnson |
| 2 | 11 | +9 | Paul Goldsmith |
| 3 | 10 | +7 | A.J. Foyt |
| 4 | 4 | — | Larry Frank |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | Dan Gurney |
| 6 | 1 | -5 | Fireball Roberts |
| 7 | 18 | +11 | Tommy Irwin |
| 8 | 14 | +6 | Troy Ruttman |
| 9 | 19 | +10 | Johnny Allen |
| 10 | 17 | +7 | Dick Goode |
| 11 | 3 | -8 | G.C. Spencer |
| 12 | 22 | +10 | Richard Petty |
| 13 | 16 | +3 | Sal Tovella |
| 14 | 6 | -8 | Bob James |
| 15 | 20 | +5 | Floyd Powell |
| 16 | 21 | +5 | Red Foote |
| 17 | 23 | +6 | Jim Hurtubise |
| 18 | 24 | +6 | Pete Stewart |
| 19 | 27 | +8 | Larry Thomas |
| 20 | 15 | -5 | Chuck Daigh |
| 21 | 9 | -12 | Reb Wickersham |
| 22 | 25 | +3 | Herman Beam |
| 23 | 31 | +8 | Jim Cushman |
| 24 | 13 | -11 | Whitey Gerkin |
| 25 | 29 | +4 | Jack Smith |
| 26 | 12 | -14 | Bubba Farr |
| 27 | 7 | -20 | Curtis Crider |
| 28 | 5 | -23 | Paul Clark |
| 29 | 30 | +1 | Billy Wade |
| 30 | 28 | -2 | Frank Graham |
| 31 | 26 | -5 | Al Terrell |
* Laps led data may be incomplete for this race.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1963 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1?
Junior Johnson won the 1963 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 at Daytona International Speedway driving for Fox Racing.
Where was the 1963 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 held?
The 1963 Daytona 500 Qualifer #1 was held at Daytona International Speedway on February 22, 1963.