1961 Charlotte National 400 Winner
Grand National race number 49 of 52
October 15, 1961 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, NC
267 laps on a 1.500 mile paved track (400.5 mi.)Time of race: 3:20:20
Average Speed: 119.95 mph
Pole Speed: 138.577 mph
(David Pearson - Fox Chevrolet)
Qualified: 6thCautions: 3 for 18 laps
Margin of Victory: 1.5 cl
Attendance: 35,821
Winning Car in National 400 - 1961 - Owned by Bud MooreVictory Lane Photos
The kiss and the check whopping check for $9,510.
Bud Moore to the right in the photos.
# 8 Pontiac with Weatherly in the lead at Charlotte. Notice right picture with spotter in cage;
Little Joe Weatherly in 1961
With Fran Hernandez
Real? Or Models?
Racing Darel Dieringer
David Pearson, Joe, AJ Foyt
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