1961 World 600 is 493rd NASCAR race. Passed at the Charlotte circuit. Richard Petty won the pole position, David Pearson won this race. Fireball Roberts and Rex White also climbed to the podium, in second and third place. Race distance 400 laps (966 km).
Previous race:
1961 Los Angeles NASCAR
Next race:
1961 Spartanburg NASCAR
Race Start:
28th May 1961
4th victory for the John Masoni team
1st victory for the David Pearson
3rd podium for the David Pearson
44th podium for the Fireball Roberts
53rd podium for the Rex White
Pontiac Catalina (First generation) #3 - 1961 World 600 winner
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