1953 Indianapolis 500 - Race Notes

Race Notes

  • Pole position: Bill Vukovich – 4:20.13 (4 laps)
  • Fastest lead lap: Bill Vukovich – 1:06.240
  • The purse for first place was $89,496 (US$777,413 in 2012 dollars).

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