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The 1961 NASCAR Grand National season was the 13th season of professional stock car racing in the United States , and contested over 52 events from November 6 , 1960 , to October 29 , 1961 .. professional. Sprint Cup Series. stock car racing. stock car racing. United States. United States. Ned Jarrett captured the championship which was run on 20 dirt tracks , 31 paved tracks , and one road course .. Ned Jarrett. Ned Jarrett. Seventeen events were considered short tracks , and 14 events were held at super speedways .. Joe Weatherly won the season opening 's event at Charlotte , and Jarrett went on to capture the championship with 27,272 points ; 830 more than second-place finisher Rex White .. Joe Weatherly. Joe Weatherly. Rex White. Rex White. Emanuel Zervakis finished third in points , with Joe Weatherly fourth and Fireball Roberts fifth .. Joe Weatherly. Joe Weatherly