The 1962 Volunteer 500 took place on April 29, 1962, at the 0.533-mile Bristol International Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee, in front of approximately 17,000 fans. Fireball Roberts won the pole position, but Bobby Johns dominated the race, leading 430 of the 500 laps to take the victory in his Pontiac. The top five finishers were Bobby Johns, Fireball Roberts, Jack Smith, Ned Jarrett, and Tom Cox. The event featured multiple lead changes and several mechanical retirements, highlighting the challenges of Bristol’s tight, fast-paced short track and the importance of both driver skill and car reliability in the 1962 NASCAR Grand National Series.
