Virginia 500
Martinsville Speedway — April 24, 1966
Jim Paschal
Winner
500
Laps
40
Entries
4
Leaders
Jim Paschal won the 1966 Virginia 500 at Martinsville Speedway on April 24, 1966, leading 368 of 500 laps. Paul Goldsmith finished second; Richard Petty rounded out the podium. The race featured 4 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, April 24, 1966
Track
Season
1966
Winner
Leaders
4 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | Jim Paschal |
| 2 | 2 | — | Paul Goldsmith |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | Richard Petty |
| 4 | 6 | +2 | Elmo Langley |
| 5 | 21 | +16 | G.C. Spencer |
| 6 | 24 | +18 | Paul Lewis |
| 7 | 23 | +16 | Bobby Allison |
| 8 | 22 | +14 | James Hylton |
| 9 | 5 | -4 | David Pearson |
| 10 | 28 | +18 | Buddy Baker |
| 11 | 27 | +16 | Buck Baker |
| 12 | 18 | +6 | Johnny Wynn |
| 13 | 25 | +12 | Joel Davis |
| 14 | 34 | +20 | Roy Tyner |
| 15 | 17 | +2 | Henley Gray |
| 16 | 3 | -13 | Sam McQuagg |
| 17 | 38 | +21 | Worth McMillion |
| 18 | 12 | -6 | Wendell Scott |
| 19 | 7 | -12 | Bobby Johns |
| 20 | 36 | +16 | Wayne Smith |
| 21 | 39 | +18 | J.T. Putney |
| 22 | 20 | -2 | Tom Pistone |
| 23 | 10 | -13 | Bill Champion |
| 24 | 19 | -5 | Doug Cooper |
| 25 | 14 | -11 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 26 | 31 | +5 | Gene Cline |
| 27 | 16 | -11 | Jimmy Helms |
| 28 | 29 | +1 | Hank Thomas |
| 29 | 15 | -14 | Jabe Thomas |
| 30 | 13 | -17 | Clyde Lynn |
| 31 | 32 | +1 | Pee Wee Ellwanger |
| 32 | 30 | -2 | Stick Elliott |
| 33 | 11 | -22 | Bill Seifert |
| 34 | 9 | -25 | Wayne Woodward |
| 35 | 33 | -2 | Neil Castles |
| 36 | 26 | -10 | Buddy Arrington |
| 37 | 8 | -29 | John Sears |
| 38 | 35 | -3 | Bob Derrington |
| 39 | 37 | -2 | Sonny Lamphear |
| 40 | 40 | — | Ed Jordan |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1966 Virginia 500?
Jim Paschal won the 1966 Virginia 500 at Martinsville Speedway driving for Tom Friedkin (Owner).
Where was the 1966 Virginia 500 held?
The 1966 Virginia 500 was held at Martinsville Speedway on April 24, 1966.