07/17/1962 – Augusta Speedway, Augusta, GA – Jack Smith wins the pole in his self-owned 1961 Pontiac, but it’s Joe Weatherly in Bud Moore’s 1961 Pontiac bringing home the victory ahead of championship rival Richard Petty in his 1962 Plymouth (Weatherly and Petty were the only 2 cars finishing on the lead lap). Bob Welborn finishes 5th to place 2 Pontiacs in the top-5.
After 33 races – 18 wins, 19 poles for Pontiac.
Pontiac Racing 