| 1952 AAA Championship Car season | |
|---|---|
| AAA National Championship Trail | |
| Season | |
| Races | 12 |
| Start date | May 30 |
| End date | November 11 |
| Awards | |
| National champion |  Chuck Stevenson |
| Indianapolis 500 winner | Troy Ruttman |
The 1952 AAA Championship Car season consisted of 12 races, beginning in Speedway, Indiana on May 30 and concluding in Phoenix, Arizona on November 11. There was also one non-championship event in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The AAA National Champion was Chuck Stevenson, and the Indianapolis 500 winner was Troy Ruttman. Johnny McDowell was killed at the Milwaukee while qualifying for the Rex Mays Classic. Joe James died in the San José 100 race.