1953 · Round 2 / 9Completed
1953 Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis Motor Speedway · Indianapolis, USA
Winner
Bill Vukovich
Kurtis Kraft · 3:53:01.690
Bill Vukovich won the 1953 Indianapolis 500 for Kurtis Kraft, finishing 3:30.870 ahead of Art Cross (Kurtis Kraft), with Duane Carter (Kurtis Kraft) completing the podium. Vukovich had also started from pole position.
It was round 2 of 9 of the 1953 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, USA on 30 May 1953.
After round 2, Alberto Ascari led the 1953 drivers' championship on 9 points, level with Bill Vukovich.
Results
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21953 Indianapolis 500: quick facts
When was the 1953 Indianapolis 500?
The 1953 Indianapolis 500 took place on 30 May 1953. It was round 2 of 9 of the 1953 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1953 Indianapolis 500 held?
The 1953 Indianapolis 500 was held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, USA.
Who won the 1953 Indianapolis 500?
Bill Vukovich won the 1953 Indianapolis 500 for Kurtis Kraft, ahead of and .