Western North Carolina 500
Asheville-Weaverville Speedway — August 11, 1963
Fred Lorenzen
Winner
500
Laps
27
Entries
3
Leaders
Fred Lorenzen won the 1963 Western North Carolina 500 at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway on August 11, 1963, leading 452 of 500 laps. Richard Petty finished second; Jim Paschal rounded out the podium. The race featured 3 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, August 11, 1963
Season
1963
Winner
Leaders
3 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | Fred Lorenzen |
| 2 | 10 | +8 | Richard Petty |
| 3 | 9 | +6 | Jim Paschal |
| 4 | 23 | +19 | David Pearson |
| 5 | 22 | +17 | Billy Wade |
| 6 | 15 | +9 | Jack Smith |
| 7 | 17 | +10 | Buck Baker |
| 8 | 8 | — | Joe Weatherly |
| 9 | 1 | -8 | Ned Jarrett |
| 10 | 18 | +8 | Buddy Baker |
| 11 | 27 | +16 | Wendell Scott |
| 12 | 24 | +12 | Reb Wickersham |
| 13 | 6 | -7 | Worth McMillion |
| 14 | 16 | +2 | Cale Yarborough |
| 15 | 5 | -10 | Elmo Langley |
| 16 | 26 | +10 | Roy Mayne |
| 17 | 19 | +2 | Major Melton |
| 18 | 7 | -11 | Bobby Isaac |
| 19 | 3 | -16 | Tommy Irwin |
| 20 | 25 | +5 | Curtis Crider |
| 21 | 4 | -17 | G.C. Spencer |
| 22 | 14 | -8 | Lee Reitzel |
| 23 | 21 | -2 | Junior Johnson |
| 24 | 12 | -12 | Bobby Keck |
| 25 | 11 | -14 | Jimmy Pardue |
| 26 | 20 | -6 | Stick Elliott |
| 27 | 13 | -14 | Possum Jones |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1963 Western North Carolina 500?
Fred Lorenzen won the 1963 Western North Carolina 500 at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway driving for Holman Moody.
Where was the 1963 Western North Carolina 500 held?
The 1963 Western North Carolina 500 was held at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway on August 11, 1963.