Western North Carolina 500
Asheville-Weaverville Speedway — August 8, 1965
Richard Petty
Winner
500
Laps
27
Entries
4
Leaders
Richard Petty won the 1965 Western North Carolina 500 at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway on August 8, 1965, leading 346 of 500 laps. Ned Jarrett finished second; Dick Hutcherson rounded out the podium. The race featured 4 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, August 8, 1965
Season
1965
Winner
Leaders
4 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | Richard Petty |
| 2 | 2 | — | Ned Jarrett |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | Dick Hutcherson |
| 4 | 9 | +5 | Buddy Baker |
| 5 | 13 | +8 | Cale Yarborough |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | Buck Baker |
| 7 | 11 | +4 | J.T. Putney |
| 8 | 14 | +6 | Wendell Scott |
| 9 | 12 | +3 | Junior Spencer |
| 10 | 27 | +17 | Wayne Smith |
| 11 | 19 | +8 | E.J. Trivette |
| 12 | 24 | +12 | Elmo Langley |
| 13 | 18 | +5 | Bob Derrington |
| 14 | 6 | -8 | G.C. Spencer |
| 15 | 4 | -11 | David Pearson |
| 16 | 15 | -1 | Clyde Lynn |
| 17 | 7 | -10 | Paul Lewis |
| 18 | 3 | -15 | Junior Johnson |
| 19 | 10 | -9 | LeeRoy Yarbrough |
| 20 | 26 | +6 | Darel Dieringer |
| 21 | 16 | -5 | Darrell Bryant |
| 22 | 21 | -1 | Henley Gray |
| 23 | 22 | -1 | Jimmy Helms |
| 24 | 17 | -7 | Neil Castles |
| 25 | 25 | — | Roy Tyner |
| 26 | 23 | -3 | Buddy Arrington |
| 27 | 20 | -7 | Roy Mayne |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1965 Western North Carolina 500?
Richard Petty won the 1965 Western North Carolina 500 at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway driving for Petty Enterprises.
Where was the 1965 Western North Carolina 500 held?
The 1965 Western North Carolina 500 was held at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway on August 8, 1965.