Southeastern 500
Bristol Motor Speedway, May 2, 1965
Junior Johnson
Winner
500
Laps
34
Entries
4
Leaders
Junior Johnson won the 1965 Southeastern 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on May 2, 1965, leading 240 of 500 laps. Dick Hutcherson finished second; Ned Jarrett rounded out the podium. The race featured 4 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, May 2, 1965
Track
Season
1965
Winner
Leaders
4 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | Junior Johnson |
| 2 | 5 | +3 | Dick Hutcherson |
| 3 | 7 | +4 | Ned Jarrett |
| 4 | 1 | -3 | Marvin Panch |
| 5 | 18 | +13 | Wendell Scott |
| 6 | 10 | +4 | Junior Spencer |
| 7 | 27 | +20 | J.T. Putney |
| 8 | 11 | +3 | Jabe Thomas |
| 9 | 21 | +12 | E.J. Trivette |
| 10 | 33 | +23 | Gene Black |
| 11 | 12 | +1 | Darel Dieringer |
| 12 | 29 | +17 | Jimmy Helms |
| 13 | 26 | +13 | Clyde Lynn |
| 14 | 19 | +5 | Bob Derrington |
| 15 | 23 | +8 | Doug Moore |
| 16 | 32 | +16 | G.T. Nolan |
| 17 | 13 | -4 | Cale Yarborough |
| 18 | 30 | +12 | Neil Castles |
| 19 | 28 | +9 | Gene Hobby |
| 20 | 15 | -5 | Doug Cooper |
| 21 | 8 | -13 | Paul Lewis |
| 22 | 9 | -13 | G.C. Spencer |
| 23 | 6 | -17 | Tom Pistone |
| 24 | 4 | -20 | Bobby Johns |
| 25 | 16 | -9 | Bud Harless |
| 26 | 22 | -4 | Henley Gray |
| 27 | 2 | -25 | Fred Lorenzen |
| 28 | 31 | +3 | Jeff Hawkins |
| 29 | 24 | -5 | Wayne Smith |
| 30 | 17 | -13 | Elmo Langley |
| 31 | 25 | -6 | Donald Tucker |
| 32 | 20 | -12 | Joe Bill Adams |
| 33 | 14 | -19 | Buddy Baker |
| 34 | 34 | — | Buddy Arrington |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1965 Southeastern 500?
Junior Johnson won the 1965 Southeastern 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway driving for Junior Johnson & Associates.
Where was the 1965 Southeastern 500 held?
The 1965 Southeastern 500 was held at Bristol Motor Speedway on May 2, 1965.