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1961 Daytona 500 Qualifier #1 qualifying results Previous race results / Next race results                     Previous at this track / Next at this track     Post NASCAR Grand National race number 3 of 52 Friday, February 24, 1961 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL 40 laps* on a 2.500 mile paved track (100.000 miles) Time of race: 0:45:06 Average speed: 129.711 mph Pole speed: 133.037 mph Cautions: 5 for 10 laps Margin of victory: under caution Attendance: 17500 Lead changes: 10 Glossary    1961 NASCAR Grand National results   /   1961 standings

Qualifying results for this race: Rank Driver Nbr Car Time Speed   Results not available. OP: qualified via owners points PC: qualified as past champion PR: provisional QR: via qualifying race * - had to qualify on time Failed to qualify, withdrew, or driver changes:   not available