South Boston 400
South Boston Speedway — October 20, 1963
Richard Petty
Winner
400
Laps
22
Entries
4
Leaders
Richard Petty won the 1963 South Boston 400 at South Boston Speedway on October 20, 1963, leading 287 of 400 laps. David Pearson finished second; Joe Weatherly rounded out the podium. The race featured 4 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, October 20, 1963
Track
Season
1963
Winner
Leaders
4 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | Richard Petty |
| 2 | 7 | +5 | David Pearson |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | Joe Weatherly |
| 4 | 8 | +4 | Bob Welborn |
| 5 | 10 | +5 | Larry Thomas |
| 6 | 9 | +3 | Jimmy Pardue |
| 7 | 12 | +5 | Darel Dieringer |
| 8 | 13 | +5 | Jimmy Massey |
| 9 | 14 | +5 | Roy Mayne |
| 10 | 20 | +10 | Curtis Crider |
| 11 | 19 | +8 | Worth McMillion |
| 12 | 18 | +6 | Wendell Scott |
| 13 | 17 | +4 | Major Melton |
| 14 | 11 | -3 | Larry Manning |
| 15 | 3 | -12 | Junior Johnson |
| 16 | 2 | -14 | G.C. Spencer |
| 17 | 22 | +5 | Roy Tyner |
| 18 | 16 | -2 | Ronnie Bristow |
| 19 | 6 | -13 | Billy Wade |
| 20 | 15 | -5 | Buck Baker |
| 21 | 1 | -20 | Jack Smith |
| 22 | 21 | -1 | Bob Cooper |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1963 South Boston 400?
Richard Petty won the 1963 South Boston 400 at South Boston Speedway driving for Petty Enterprises.
Where was the 1963 South Boston 400 held?
The 1963 South Boston 400 was held at South Boston Speedway on October 20, 1963.