250 Miles at Langhorne Speedway
Langhorne Speedway — September 20, 1953
Dick Rathman
Winner
250
Laps
40
Entries
3
Leaders
Dick Rathman won the 1953 250 Miles at Langhorne Speedway at Langhorne Speedway on September 20, 1953, leading 95 of 250 laps. Herb Thomas finished second; Speedy Thompson rounded out the podium. The race featured 3 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, September 20, 1953
Track
Season
1953
Winner
Leaders
3 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | — | Dick Rathman |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | Herb Thomas |
| 3 | — | — | Speedy Thompson |
| 4 | — | — | Jim Reed |
| 5 | — | — | Jim Paschal |
| 6 | — | — | Lee Petty |
| 7 | — | — | Curtis Turner |
| 8 | — | — | Joe Eubanks |
| 9 | — | — | Jimmie Lewallen |
| 10 | — | — | Bobby Myers |
| 11 | — | — | Buck Baker |
| 12 | — | — | Gober Sosebee |
| 13 | — | — | Dick Allwine |
| 14 | — | — | Don Glass |
| 15 | — | — | Ronnie Kohler |
| 16 | — | — | Fred Dove |
| 17 | — | — | Bub King |
| 18 | — | — | Marvin Panch |
| 19 | — | — | Andy Winfree |
| 20 | — | — | John McGorrien |
| 21 | — | — | George Clark |
| 22 | — | — | Wimpy Ervin |
| 23 | — | — | Ralph Sheeler |
| 24 | — | — | Lou Thomas |
| 25 | — | — | Joe Bill O'Dell |
| 26 | — | — | John Dodd Sr. |
| 27 | — | — | Elton Hildreth |
| 28 | — | — | Eddie Riker |
| 29 | — | — | Bob Welborn |
| 30 | — | — | Ed DeWolff |
| 31 | — | — | Bill Blair |
| 32 | — | — | Buddy Shuman |
| 33 | — | — | Bob Harris |
| 34 | — | — | Mickey Rorer |
| 35 | — | — | Fonty Flock |
| 36 | — | — | Slick Smith |
| 37 | — | — | Bill Cleveland |
| 38 | — | — | Gene Darragh |
| 39 | — | — | Tim Flock |
| 40 | — | — | Matt Gowan |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1953 250 Miles at Langhorne Speedway?
Dick Rathman won the 1953 250 Miles at Langhorne Speedway at Langhorne Speedway driving for Walt Chapman (Owner).
Where was the 1953 250 Miles at Langhorne Speedway held?
The 1953 250 Miles at Langhorne Speedway was held at Langhorne Speedway on September 20, 1953.