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1981 Atlanta Journal 500 qualifying results Previous race results / Next race results                     Previous at this track / Next at this track     Post NASCAR Winston Cup race number 30 of 31 Sunday, November 8, 1981 at Atlanta International Raceway, Hampton, GA 328 laps on a 1.522 mile paved track (499.216 miles) Time of race: 3:49:43 Average speed: 130.391 mph Pole speed: 163.266 mph Cautions: 7 for 50 laps Margin of victory: 1 cl Attendance: 47500 Lead changes: 36 Glossary    1981 NASCAR Winston Cup results   /   1981 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:   Bob Schacht (#97), Mike Alexander (#24), Bruce Hill (#50), Dick May (#40), Bobby Wawak (#94), Billie Harvey (#31), Ronnie Sanders (#18)