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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. Ned Jarrett captured the championship which was run on 20 dirt tracks 31 paved tracks and one road course. Seventeen events were considered short tracks and 14 events were held at super speedways.