100 Miles at Davenport Speedway
Davenport Speedway — August 2, 1953
Herb Thomas
Winner
200
Laps
14
Entries
3
Leaders
Herb Thomas won the 1953 100 Miles at Davenport Speedway at Davenport Speedway on August 2, 1953, leading 152 of 200 laps. Buck Baker finished second; Lee Petty rounded out the podium. The race featured 3 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Sunday, August 2, 1953
Track
Season
1953
Winner
Leaders
3 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | Herb Thomas |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | Buck Baker |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | Lee Petty |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | Dick Rathman |
| 5 | — | — | Fonty Flock |
| 6 | — | — | Bill Harrison |
| 7 | — | — | Mel Krueger |
| 8 | — | — | Johnny Beauchamp |
| 9 | — | — | Tubby Harrison |
| 10 | — | — | Keith Lucas |
| 11 | — | — | Ernie Derr |
| 12 | — | — | Jerry Draper |
| 13 | — | — | Paul Newkirk |
| 14 | — | — | Red Untiedt |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1953 100 Miles at Davenport Speedway?
Herb Thomas won the 1953 100 Miles at Davenport Speedway at Davenport Speedway driving for Herb Thomas Racing.
Where was the 1953 100 Miles at Davenport Speedway held?
The 1953 100 Miles at Davenport Speedway was held at Davenport Speedway on August 2, 1953.