1962 Atlanta 500

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The 1962 Atlanta 500 was a Grand National (now Nextel Cup) event held at Atlanta Motor Speedway on June 10, 1962. Fred Lorenzen had built up a commanding lead in the mid-portions of the race when a heavy rainstorm ended the race early. Lorenzen claimed his first victory of the year. Eventual season champ Joe Weatherly placed 18th. Stats