@tmc-chase11 years ago
Though Buck Baker qualified fastest in a Petty Enterprises Plymouth, he did not start the race from the pole. His quick speed was notched on the 3rd day of qualifying. Fred Lorenzen and Fireball Roberts locked up the front row on day 1 of qualifying. Tim Leeming posted about this race on November 17, 2013 - the 50th anniversary of this race - here: http://stockcar.racersreunion.com/forum/topics/racing-history-minute-november-17-1963
Though Buck Baker qualified fastest in a Petty Enterprises Plymouth, he did not start the race from the pole. His quick speed was notched on the 3rd day of qualifying. Fred Lorenzen and Fireball Roberts locked up the front row on day 1 of qualifying. Tim Leeming posted about this race on November 17, 2013 - the 50th anniversary of this race - here: http://stockcar.racersreunion.com/forum/topics/racing-history-minute-november-17-1963