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1953 Southern 500 qualifying results Previous race results / Next race results                     Previous at this track / Next at this track     Post NASCAR Grand National race number 30 of 37 Monday, September 7, 1953 at Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC 364 laps on a 1.375 mile paved track (500.500 miles) Time of race: 5:23:19 Average speed: 92.881 mph Pole speed: 107.983 mph Cautions: 4 for 17 laps Margin of victory: 3 laps + Attendance: 37000 Lead changes: 35 Glossary    1953 NASCAR Grand National results   /   1953 standings

Qualifying results for this race: Rank Driver Nbr Car Time Speed   Results not available. OP: qualified via owners points PC: qualified as past champion PR: provisional QR: via qualifying race * - had to qualify on time Failed to qualify, withdrew, or driver changes:   not available