Indianapolis 500
Round 2 of 1953
Circuit
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis
Country
USA
Date
May 30, 1953
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Race Results
| Pos | Driver | Constructor | Grid | Laps | Time | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Vukovich N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 200 | 3:53:01.690 | 9 |
| 2 | Art Cross N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 12 | 200 | +3:30.870 | 6 |
| 3 | Duane Carter N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 9 | 200 | +4:11.500 | 2 |
| 3 | Sam Hanks N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 9 | 200 | +4:11.500 | 2 |
| 4 | Fred Agabashian N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 2 | 200 | +4:39.240 | 1.5 |
| 4 | Paul Russo N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 2 | 200 | +4:39.240 | 1.5 |
| 5 | Jack McGrath N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 3 | 200 | +7:49.640 | 2 |
| 6 | Jimmy Daywalt N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 21 | 200 | +8:10.210 | 0 |
| 7 | Jim Rathmann N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 25 | 200 | +8:46.020 | 0 |
| 7 | Eddie Johnson N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 25 | 200 | +8:46.020 | 0 |
| 8 | Ernie McCoy N/A | Stevens | 20 | 200 | +10:04.550 | 0 |
| 9 | Tony Bettenhausen N/A | Kuzma | 6 | 196 | Accident | 0 |
| 9 | Chuck Stevenson N/A | Kuzma | 6 | 196 | Accident | 0 |
| 9 | Gene Hartley N/A | Kuzma | 6 | 196 | Accident | 0 |
| 10 | Jimmy Davies N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 32 | 193 | +7 Laps | 0 |
| 11 | Duke Nalon N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 26 | 191 | Accident | 0 |
| 12 | Bob Scott N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 19 | 190 | +10 Laps | 0 |
| 12 | Carl Scarborough N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 19 | 190 | +10 Laps | 0 |
| 13 | Manny Ayulo N/A | Kuzma | 4 | 184 | Engine | 0 |
| 14 | Jimmy Bryan N/A | Schroeder | 31 | 183 | +17 Laps | 0 |
| 15 | Jim Rathmann N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 28 | 177 | Magneto | 0 |
| 15 | Bill Holland N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 28 | 177 | Magneto | 0 |
| 16 | Rodger Ward N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 10 | 177 | Axle | 0 |
| 16 | Andy Linden N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 10 | 177 | Axle | 0 |
| 16 | Duke Dinsmore N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 10 | 177 | Axle | 0 |
| 17 | Walt Faulkner N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 14 | 176 | +24 Laps | 0 |
| 17 | Johnny Mantz N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 14 | 176 | +24 Laps | 0 |
| 18 | Marshall Teague N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 22 | 169 | Oil leak | 0 |
| 19 | Johnny Thomson N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 18 | 166 | Oil leak | 0 |
| 19 | Jackie Holmes N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 18 | 166 | Oil leak | 0 |
Race Overview
The 1953 Indianapolis 500 took place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in USA. This iconic circuit has been a staple of the Formula 1 calendar, providing thrilling racing action and memorable moments.
30 drivers completed the race, with Bill Vukovich taking the victory.