100 Miles at Morristown Speedway

Morristown Speedway — July 10, 1953

Dick Rathman
Winner
200
Laps
23
Entries
2
Leaders

Dick Rathman won the 1953 100 Miles at Morristown Speedway at Morristown Speedway on July 10, 1953, leading 113 of 200 laps. Herb Thomas finished second; Lee Petty rounded out the podium. The race featured 2 different leaders.

Race Details
Date
Friday, July 10, 1953
Season
1953
Winner
Leaders
2 drivers
Pos Start +/- Driver
1 2 +1 Dick Rathman
2 1 -1 Herb Thomas
3 Lee Petty
4 Jim Paschal
5 Ronnie Kohler
6 Eddie Riker
7 Elton Hildreth
8 Charles Barry
9 John Meggers
10 Bill Cleveland
11 Neil McDonald
12 Jack Smith (New Jersey)
13 Buddy Krebs
14 Billy Fritts
15 Charlie Hoff
16 Phil Demola
17 Ed DeWolff
18 Tony Polito
19 Ed Paskovich
20 Nick Nicolette
21 Ralph Sheeler
22 Don Stumpf
23 George Clark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the 1953 100 Miles at Morristown Speedway?
Dick Rathman won the 1953 100 Miles at Morristown Speedway at Morristown Speedway driving for Walt Chapman (Owner).
Where was the 1953 100 Miles at Morristown Speedway held?
The 1953 100 Miles at Morristown Speedway was held at Morristown Speedway on July 10, 1953.