The 1953 NASCAR Grand National Series began on February 1 and ended on November 1.[1] Future NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Herb Thomas, driving his own No. 92 Hudson Hornet, won the championship and became the first repeat champion of the series. It is also the season with the most one-off races. 9 of the 37 races took place on racetracks that only held a cup race in the 1953 season.
- ^ "1953 NASCAR Grand National Results". ESPN. Retrieved August 28, 2022.