Wrangler Sanforset 400
Richmond Raceway — January 1, 1981
Benny Parsons
Winner
400
Laps
32
Entries
8
Leaders
Benny Parsons won the 1981 Wrangler Sanforset 400 at Richmond Raceway on January 1, 1981, leading 121 of 400 laps. Harry Gant finished second; Darrell Waltrip rounded out the podium. The race featured 8 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Thursday, January 1, 1981
Track
Season
1981
Winner
Leaders
8 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | Benny Parsons |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | Harry Gant |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | Darrell Waltrip |
| 4 | 10 | +6 | Terry Labonte |
| 5 | 7 | +2 | Bobby Allison |
| 6 | 11 | +5 | Dale Earnhardt |
| 7 | 1 | -6 | Mark Martin |
| 8 | 8 | — | Joe Millikan |
| 9 | 19 | +10 | Jody Ridley |
| 10 | 22 | +12 | Gary Balough |
| 11 | 21 | +10 | Richard Petty |
| 12 | 12 | — | Ricky Rudd |
| 13 | 30 | +17 | Buddy Arrington |
| 14 | 17 | +3 | Tim Richmond |
| 15 | 18 | +3 | Joe Fields |
| 16 | 27 | +11 | Jimmy Means |
| 17 | 20 | +3 | Tommy Gale |
| 18 | 32 | +14 | James Hylton |
| 19 | 13 | -6 | Dave Marcis |
| 20 | 28 | +8 | Lake Speed |
| 21 | 14 | -7 | D.K. Ulrich |
| 22 | 29 | +7 | Kyle Petty |
| 23 | 26 | +3 | Cecil Gordon |
| 24 | 25 | +1 | Ronnie Thomas |
| 25 | 5 | -20 | Ron Bouchard |
| 26 | 6 | -20 | Tommy Ellis |
| 27 | 15 | -12 | Lennie Pond |
| 28 | 23 | -5 | Dave Dion |
| 29 | 16 | -13 | Morgan Shepherd |
| 30 | 9 | -21 | Joe Ruttman |
| 31 | 24 | -7 | Johnny Rutherford |
| 32 | 31 | -1 | Mike Alexander |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1981 Wrangler Sanforset 400?
Benny Parsons won the 1981 Wrangler Sanforset 400 at Richmond Raceway driving for Bud Moore Engineering.
Where was the 1981 Wrangler Sanforset 400 held?
The 1981 Wrangler Sanforset 400 was held at Richmond Raceway on January 1, 1981.