Asheville 300
New Asheville Speedway — January 1, 1971
Richard Petty
Winner
300
Laps
18
Entries
2
Leaders
Richard Petty won the 1971 Asheville 300 at New Asheville Speedway on January 1, 1971, leading 252 of 300 laps. Elmo Langley finished second; Cecil Gordon rounded out the podium. The race featured 2 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Friday, January 1, 1971
Track
Season
1971
Winner
Leaders
2 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | — | Richard Petty |
| 2 | 2 | — | Elmo Langley |
| 3 | 3 | — | Cecil Gordon |
| 4 | 10 | +6 | Jabe Thomas |
| 5 | 7 | +2 | Bill Champion |
| 6 | 15 | +9 | Dick May |
| 7 | 17 | +10 | J.D. McDuffie |
| 8 | 14 | +6 | Earl Brooks |
| 9 | 12 | +3 | Frank Warren |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | Bill Shirey |
| 11 | 13 | +2 | John Sears |
| 12 | 8 | -4 | Benny Parsons |
| 13 | 11 | -2 | Walter Ballard |
| 14 | 6 | -8 | Wendell Scott |
| 15 | 16 | +1 | Ed Negre |
| 16 | 5 | -11 | Neil Castles |
| 17 | 4 | -13 | James Hylton |
| 18 | 18 | — | Dean Dalton |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1971 Asheville 300?
Richard Petty won the 1971 Asheville 300 at New Asheville Speedway driving for Petty Enterprises.
Where was the 1971 Asheville 300 held?
The 1971 Asheville 300 was held at New Asheville Speedway on January 1, 1971.