Western North Carolina 500
Asheville-Weaverville Speedway — August 21, 1966
Darel Dieringer
Winner
500
Laps
30
Entries
4
Leaders
Darel Dieringer won the 1966 Western North Carolina 500 at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway on August 21, 1966, leading 179 of 500 laps. G.C. Spencer finished second; James Hylton rounded out the podium. The race featured 4 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, August 21, 1966
Season
1966
Winner
Leaders
4 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | Darel Dieringer |
| 2 | 6 | +4 | G.C. Spencer |
| 3 | 13 | +10 | James Hylton |
| 4 | 16 | +12 | John Sears |
| 5 | 15 | +10 | Friday Hassler |
| 6 | 22 | +16 | Wendell Scott |
| 7 | 12 | +5 | Paul Lewis |
| 8 | 9 | +1 | Bobby Allison |
| 9 | 26 | +17 | Wayne Smith |
| 10 | 27 | +17 | Clyde Lynn |
| 11 | 18 | +7 | Buddy Arrington |
| 12 | 24 | +12 | Blackie Watt |
| 13 | 5 | -8 | David Pearson |
| 14 | 23 | +9 | Neil Castles |
| 15 | 8 | -7 | Ned Jarrett |
| 16 | 29 | +13 | Max Ledbetter |
| 17 | 14 | -3 | Bob Cooper |
| 18 | 4 | -14 | Richard Petty |
| 19 | 1 | -18 | Junior Johnson |
| 20 | 25 | +5 | Paul Bumhaver |
| 21 | 10 | -11 | J.T. Putney |
| 22 | 11 | -11 | Elmo Langley |
| 23 | 19 | -4 | Henley Gray |
| 24 | 30 | +6 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 25 | 7 | -18 | Dick Hutcherson |
| 26 | 20 | -6 | Doug Cooper |
| 27 | 21 | -6 | Earl Brooks |
| 28 | 17 | -11 | Buddy Baker |
| 29 | 28 | -1 | Joel Davis |
| 30 | 3 | -27 | Curtis Turner |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1966 Western North Carolina 500?
Darel Dieringer won the 1966 Western North Carolina 500 at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway driving for Bud Moore Engineering.
Where was the 1966 Western North Carolina 500 held?
The 1966 Western North Carolina 500 was held at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway on August 21, 1966.