Although official NASCAR records state that Joe Weatherly started in 13th place, he often preferred to call the position as "12A.

[2] Paschal would go on to defeat Lorenzen by half a lap at an average speed of 75.276 mph (121.145 km/h) for the race; in a 1962 Plymouth Belvedere.

Allan Harley was given the credit for the last-place finish due to car handling issues on lap 5.

[2] Notable crew chiefs in this race included Bud Moore, Herman Beam, Glen Wood, Banjo Matthews and Lee Petty.

[4] Failed to qualify: John Dodd Jr. (#38), Paul Lewis (#58), Darel Dieringer (#90), Al White (#31)[5] Section reference:[2]