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US National Races 1953


Round Date Race State Practiced Started Classified
1 21.3.1953 Palm Springs [Novice 1.5] USA      
2 21.3.1953 Palm Springs [Open 1.5] USA      
3 21.3.1953 Palm Springs [Novice +1.5] USA      
4 21.3.1953 Palm Springs [Open +1.5] USA      
5 22.3.1953 Main Palm Springs [S1.5] USA      
6 22.3.1953 Palm Springs [Ladies] USA      
7 22.3.1953 Main Palm Springs [S+1.5] USA      
8 26.4.1953 SCCA Regional Thompson [Stock MG] USA      
9 26.4.1953 SCCA Regional Thompson [Race 2] USA      
10 26.4.1953 SCCA Regional Thompson [Race 3] USA      
11 26.4.1953 SCCA Regional Thompson [Race 4] USA      
12 26.4.1953 SCCA Regional Thompson [Race 5] USA      
13 26.4.1953 SCCA Regional Thompson [Stock MG] USA      
14 3.5.1953 Phoenix USA      
15 14.6.1953 Chanute [Production 1.5] USA      
16 14.6.1953 Chanute [Production +1.5] USA      
17 14.6.1953 Chanute [Ladies] USA   11  
18 14.6.1953 Chanute [S1.5] USA      
19 14.6.1953 Chanute [S+1.5] USA      
20 28.6.1953 Stockton [Novice 1.5] USA      
21 28.6.1953 Stockton [Novice +1.5] USA      
22 28.6.1953 Stockton [Ladies] USA      
23 28.6.1953 Stockton [S1.5] USA      
24 28.6.1953 Stockton [S+1.5] USA      
25 28.6.1953 Sullivan Count Hills USA      
26 28.6.1953 Sullivan Count Hills [Stock MG] USA      
27 28.6.1953 Sullivan Count Hills [Jaguars] USA      
28 4.7.1953 SCCA Regional Thompson USA      
29 19.7.1953 Chino [Novice] USA      
30 19.7.1953 Chino [Ladies] USA      
31 19.7.1953 Chino [MGs] USA      
32 19.7.1953 Chino [S1.5] USA      
33 19.7.1953 Chino [S+1.5] USA      
34 19.7.1953 Preliminary Cumberland [S1.5] USA      
35 19.7.1953 Preliminary Cumberland [S+1.5] USA      
36 19.7.1953 Preliminary Cumberland [Ladies] USA      
37 19.7.1953 SCCA Regional Cumberland Cup USA      
38 25.7.1953 Brynfan Tyddyn [Production MG] USA      
39 25.7.1953 Brynfan Tyddyn [F+G+H] USA      
40 25.7.1953 Brynfan Tyddyn [EM+FM] USA      
41 25.7.1953 Brynfan Tyddyn [EM+FM+GM+FP] USA      
42 26.7.1953 Wilmot [MG] USA   8  
43 26.7.1953 Wilmot [Production] USA   14  
44 26.7.1953 Wilmot [S1.5] USA   20  
45 26.7.1953 Wilmot [S+1.5] USA   11  
46 8.8.1953 Seafair [Novice] USA   21  
47 8.8.1953 Seafair [S1.5] USA   23  
48 8.8.1953 100 mile Seafair USA   11 6
49 29.8.1953 Floyd Bennett [S1.5] USA      
50 29.8.1953 Floyd Bennett [S+1.5/Modified] USA   22  
51 29.8.1953 Floyd Bennett Cup USA      
52 5.9.1953 Santa Barbara [Production MG] USA      
53 5.9.1953 Santa Barbara [Production 1.5] USA      
54 5.9.1953 Santa Barbara [Production Jaguars] USA      
55 5.9.1953 Santa Barbara [Production MG] USA      
56 5.9.1953 Santa Barbara [Production 1.5] USA      
57 5.9.1953 Santa Barbara [S+1.5] USA      
58 6.9.1953 Santa Barbara [Production Jaguars] USA      
59 6.9.1953 Santa Barbara [Modified 1.5] USA      
60 6.9.1953 Santa Barbara [Modified +1.5] USA      
61 6.9.1953 Santa Barbara [S1.5] USA      
62 6.9.1953 Santa Barbara [S+1.5] USA      
63 6.9.1953 Santa Barbara [Ladies] USA      
64 6.9.1953 Santa Barbara Trophy USA      
65 19.9.1953 Watkins Glen [Formula Libre] USA      
66 19.9.1953 Watkins Glen [S1.5] USA      
67 19.9.1953 GP Watkins Glen USA   27  
68 20.9.1953 Madera [Novices 1.5] USA      
69 20.9.1953 Madera [Novices +1.5] USA      
70 20.9.1953 Madera [Ladies+FIII] USA      
71 20.9.1953 Madera [Modified 1.5] USA      
72 20.9.1953 Madera [Modified +1.5] USA      
73 3.10.1953 Long Beach [Ladies+FIII] USA      
74 3.10.1953 Long Beach [Novice] USA      
75 3.10.1953 Long Beach [BP+CP+DP+EP] USA      
76 3.10.1953 Long Beach [FP+GP] USA      
77 3.10.1953 Long Beach [Jaguars] USA      
78 3.10.1953 Long Beach [S+1.5] USA      
79 4.10.1953 Long Beach [MG] USA      
80 4.10.1953 Long Beach [Production +1.5] USA      
81 4.10.1953 Long Beach [S1.5] USA      
82 4.10.1953 Long Beach [Sports] USA      
83 11.10.1953 SCCA Regional Thompson USA      
200   Ottawa     16  
201   Stout Field USA      
202   Aspen USA      

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US National Races Round: 1

Palm Springs [Novice 1.5]

Fifth Palm Springs Road Race (Race 1 - Novice under 1500 cc), Palm Springs Date: 21.3.1953


Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 25,750 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Lammy Lamoreaux (USA) Singer 8
2. - Bob Trennert (USA) MG
3. - Warner Leighton (USA) Singer
- Jerry Conway (USA) Porsche 356

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US National Races Round: 2

Palm Springs [Open 1.5]

Fifth Palm Springs Road Race (Race 2 - Open under 1500 cc), Palm Springs Date: 21.3.1953


Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Ralph Phillips (USA) MG TD Special
2. - Richard Van Laanen (USA) Singer
3. - Lammy Lamoreaux (USA) Singer
38 Fred Datig (USA) Panhard Dyna 1. H
Did not finish:
- John von Neumann (USA) Porsche 356 Le Mans Coupe 3 DNF F
Other starters:
- Vern Anderson (USA) MG TC
42 John Crean (USA) Porsche 356 Roadster F

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US National Races Round: 3

Palm Springs [Novice +1.5]

Fifth Palm Springs Road Race (Race 3 - Novice over 1500 cc), Palm Springs Date: 21.3.1953


Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 25,750 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 30 Ernie McAfee (USA) Ferrari 212 Vignale Coupe 0092E Bill Devin 8 D
2. - xxx Jaguar XK120
3. - xxx Jaguar XK120

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US National Races Round: 4

Palm Springs [Open +1.5]

Fifth Palm Springs Road Race (Race 4 - Open over 1500 cc), Palm Springs Date: 21.3.1953


Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 98 Jack McAfee (USA) Ferrari 340 America Touring roadster 0032MT C
2. - Howard Wheeler (USA) Ferrari 212 Touring roadster D
3. - Robert Cardwell (USA) Allard - Chrysler
4. - Jerry Strawne (USA) Allard - Cadillac
Did not finish:
2 xxx Wayne Nardi Chevrolet Blown wheel cylinder C
Other starters:
- xxx Jaguar
- xxx Jaguar
- xxx Allard
- xxx Allard
- xxx Allard
30 Bill Devin (USA) Ferrari 212 Vignale Coupe 0092E Bill Devin D
60 Keenan Wynn (USA) Alfa Romeo - Cadillac

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US National Races Round: 5

Main Palm Springs [S1.5]

Fifth Palm Springs Road Race (Race 5 - Desert Trophy Race), Palm Springs Date: 22.3.1953


Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 76,283 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 22000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 11 John von Neumann (USA) Porsche 356 Le Mans Coupe 0:43:11,000 1. F
2. 42 John Crean (USA) Porsche 356 Roadster 2. F
3. - Tracy Bird (USA) MG TD Special
Did not finish:
- Lammy Lamoreaux (USA) Singer 10 Lost wheel F
Other starters:
- Vern Anderson (USA) MG TC
- Ralph Phillips (USA) MG TD Special
18 Gardner Crosley Special G
77 Jack Milne (USA) Singer F

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US National Races Round: 6

Palm Springs [Ladies]

Fifth Palm Springs Road Race (Race 6 - Women's Race), Palm Springs Date: 22.3.1953


Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: 25,750 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 22000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Maxine Elmer (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 8 0:15:55,060
2. 92 Myra Zeiler (USA) Jaguar XK120
3. - Josie von Neumann (USA) Porsche 356 Le Mans Coupe 1. IC

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US National Races Round: 7

Main Palm Springs [S+1.5]

Fifth Palm Springs Road Race (Race 8 - Palm Springs Cup Race), Palm Springs Date: 22.3.1953


Circuit length: 3,219 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 22000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 98 Jack McAfee (USA) Ferrari 340 America Touring roadster 0032MT 24 0:45:00,000 C
2. - Howard Wheeler (USA) Ferrari 212 Touring roadster 22 D
3. 30 Bill Devin (USA) Ferrari 212 Vignale Coupe 0092E Bill Devin D
Other starters:
- xxx Allard
- xxx Allard
- xxx Allard
- xxx Allard
71 Ernie McAfee (USA) Jaguar D
100 John Biehl (USA) Veritas E
114 Bill Stroppe (USA) Kurtis Kraft 500 Mercury B

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US National Races Round: 8

SCCA Regional Thompson [Stock MG]

Regional Races, Connecticut S.C.C., Thompson Date: 26.4.1953


Circuit length: Race distance: 15,000 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - George Rabe (USA) MG TD 10 0:16:47,000
2. - James McCleery (USA) MG TC
3. - Conrad Janis (USA) MG TD
4. - xxx
5. - xxx
6. - John Plaisted (USA) MG TD

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US National Races Round: 9

SCCA Regional Thompson [Race 2]

Regional Races, Connecticut S.C.C., Thompson Date: 26.4.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Frank Miller (USA) Porsche 356 Super 0:15:50,000
2. - Bill Fleming (USA) Porsche
3. - Paul Ceresole (USA) Cisitalia
4. - Hal Stetson (USA) Crosley
Did not finish:
- Henry Rudkin (USA) Bandini DNF
Other starters:
- xxx Crosley
- xxx Crosley
- xxx Porsche
- xxx Singer
- Charles Kotchan (USA) Fiat

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US National Races Round: 10

SCCA Regional Thompson [Race 3]

Regional Races, Connecticut S.C.C., Thompson Date: 26.4.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - LeRoy Thorpe (USA) Lester T51 Offenhauser 8 NNK 526 B. Lloyd 0:14:50,000
2. - Fred Procter (USA) Porsche
3. - Rutan Volkswagen s/c
Did not finish:
- Danny Todd (USA) MG TD DNF
Other starters:
- xxx Siata
- xxx MG
- xxx MG

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US National Races Round: 11

SCCA Regional Thompson [Race 4]

Regional Races, Connecticut S.C.C., Thompson Date: 26.4.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Don McKnought (USA) Siata Fiat 8V BS501 0:13:57,000
2. - Bill Lloyd (USA) Lester T51 Offenhauser 8 NNK 526 B. Lloyd
3. - Austin Conley (USA) Jaguar XK120
4. - Barkley Jaguar XK120
Other starters:
- xxx Chevrolet Spl.
- xxx MG Spl.
- Norwood MG TC Special
- Hitchcock MG V8

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US National Races Round: 12

SCCA Regional Thompson [Race 5]

Regional Races, Connecticut S.C.C., Thompson Date: 26.4.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - John Negley (USA) Allard J2X 0:13:36,000
2. - John Meyer (USA) Meyer Cadillac
3. - George Felton (USA) Jaguar XK120
Did not finish:
- Stewart Rutherford (USA) Allard K2 DNF

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US National Races Round: 13

SCCA Regional Thompson [Stock MG]

Regional Races, Connecticut S.C.C., Thompson Date: 26.4.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Bill Harkins MG TD 0:16:35,000
2. - John Plaisted (USA) MG TD
3. - Ward Brackett MG TC
Did not finish:
- Len Bastrup (USA) MG TD DNF

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US National Races Round: 14

Phoenix

Phoenix Sports Car Race, Phoenix Date: 3.5.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Bill Stroppe (USA) Kurtis 500S Mercury
2. 98 Jack McAfee (USA) Ferrari 340 America 0032MT
3. - Ken Miles (GB) MG TD

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US National Races Round: 15

Chanute [Production 1.5]

Chanute Sports Car Races (Race 1 - Production under 1500 cc), Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Date: 14.6.1953


Circuit length: 5,311 km Race distance: 84,973 km Winner's average speed: 111,045 km/h Attendance: 75000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 12 Max Goldman (USA) Porsche 356 16 F
2. 118 Bernard Kerner (USA) Porsche 356 F
In entry list:
14 Ben Harris (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
15 Don Davis, Jr. (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran F
16 James D. Williams (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
19 Don Warren (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F
25 James Harbour (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
28 Ted McGrade (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
30 Robert Erffmeyer (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
36 Glenn Carroll (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F
38 Stella Chaney Brown (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
46 J. Robert Schroeder (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
48 Don Bye (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran F
55 Don Hawley (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
56 Robert R. Klinger (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F
60 Fred Wilmanns (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F
61 Paul van Antwerpen (USA) Porsche 356 50064 Not known if ran F
63 Bob Kuhn (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
64 Irvin M. Hoff (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F
65 Walter McCray (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
67 John Howell (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F
70 Calvin R. Gleason (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
72 Dick Dorn (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
78 Orlo Koenig (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
95 Tom Newcomer (USA) MG TC Not known if ran F
99 Leo P. Cummings (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
100 Karl Brocken (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F
102 W. A. Smith (USA) MG TC Not known if ran F
103 Dana Burgess (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
104 William A. Fleming (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
107 James Mattison (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
108 Walter Short (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F
111 Robert Fergus (USA) MG TC Not known if ran F
114 Bob Salzgaber (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
119 Roy D. Chapin (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F
120 George Garland (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran F
121 J. E. Cosgrove (USA)
J. A. Hackerott (USA)
MG TD Not known if ran F
125 Milton Cooper (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
127 John German (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
128 Steve Peavey (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
133 Lloyd A. Laflin (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
135 Wilfred J. De Champlain (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
139 Eugene De Penaloza (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
140 Harold Stipe (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran F
144 Denver Cornett (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F
148 Charles P. Moore (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F
149 Richard Chamberlain (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F
150 C. J. Davis (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F

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US National Races Round: 16

Chanute [Production +1.5]

Chanute Sports Car Races (Race 2 - Production over 1500 cc), Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Date: 14.6.1953


Circuit length: 5,311 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 118,770 km/h Attendance: 75000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 94 Tom Newcomer (USA) Jaguar XK120 16 C
In entry list:
17 M. R. J. Wyllie (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
20 Karl Dormeyer (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
21 George Lamberson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
23 Harry O. Owen (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
24 Bob Dickens (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
26 Nathan I. Goff (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
27 Maynard Rees (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
32 Tom Friedmann (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
33 M. M. Van Arsdale (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
34 Corwith Hamill (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
39 Clarence Graham (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
40 James D. Porter (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
41 Jerry Borden (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
45 Bruce Montgomery (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
47 Dee Joseph (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
53 Riddelle Gregory (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
57 Robert R. Klinger (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
58 Richard Lyeth (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
69 Duncan McRae (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
76 Arthur Feuerbacher (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
80 Karl Kopplin (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
83 Norman Carlson (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
96 Fred Scherer (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
97 Bill Selzer (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
98 Andy Rosenberger (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
101 Bill Victor (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
116 Werner Noonan (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
117 Joseph Snowden (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
126 Jack Manting (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
131 Bill Heldt (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
134 John Kilborn (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
136 Don Skogmo (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
138 Knox Stahel (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
143 Daniel Parker (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
145 John J. H. Tjaarda (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
146 Verne C. Kennedy (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
147 Jim Grove (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
153 Lew Welge (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C

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US National Races Round: 17

Chanute [Ladies]

Chanute Sports Car Races (Race 3 - Ladies Race), Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Date: 14.6.1953

Started:11

Circuit length: 5,311 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 123,437 km/h Attendance: 75000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 6 Sally Chapin (USA) Ferrari 2.7 Jim Kimberly 8 D
Other starters:
112 Suzy Dietrich (USA) MG TC s/c E
140 Mary Stipe (USA) MG TD Mk II F
In entry list:
4 Ruth Dickens (USA) MG TD (Mod.) Not known if ran F
17 Margaret Wyllie (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
34 Joan Hamill (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
38 Stella Chaney Brown (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
45 Maxine Coan (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
51 Betty Gray (USA) Allard J2X Not known if ran C
71 Virginia Schleicher (USA) MG TD s/c Not known if ran E
93 Natalie Seaverns (USA) MG TC Not known if ran F
94 Patricia Newcomer (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
133 Patricia Laflin (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
152 Ghean Arnolt (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F

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US National Races Round: 18

Chanute [S1.5]

Chanute Sports Car Races (Race 4 - Sports Cars under 1500 cc), Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Date: 14.6.1953


Circuit length: 5,311 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 115,551 km/h Attendance: 75000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Urbas Porsche 31 F
2. 91 James Simpson (USA) Osca MT4 G
In entry list:
4 Robert S. Dickens (USA) MG TD (Mod.) Not known if ran F
10 Paul Clovis (USA) Porsche Not known if ran F
11 Bob Goldich (USA) Simca Not known if ran F
12 Max Goldman (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F
14 Ben Harris (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
15 Don Davis (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran F
18 Charles Finkl (USA) Porsche Not known if ran F
25 James Harbour (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
31 John Brooks (USA) Crosley Sport Not known if ran H
36 Glenn Carroll (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F
37 Don Hawthorne (USA) MG TD (Mod.) Not known if ran F
38 Stella Chaney Brown (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
42 Frank Meiners (USA) MG TC (Mod.) Not known if ran F
48 Don Bye (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran F
50 John Mays (USA) Fiber Sport Special Not known if ran G
56 Robert R. Klinger (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F
63 Bob Kuhn (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
64 Irvin M. Hoff (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F
68 John Howell (USA) Crosley Sports Not known if ran H
73 William L. Andrews (USA) MG TC (Mod.) Not known if ran F
77 Robert Magenheimer (USA) MG TC (Mod.) Not known if ran F
78 Orlo Koenig (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
79 Bruce Montgomery (USA) HRG Not known if ran F
84 Fred Eichrodt (USA) MG TD (Mod.) Not known if ran F
85 Norvel Jarvis (USA) MG TC Not known if ran F
86 Robert Gary (USA) MG TC (Mod.) Not known if ran F
87 William D. Nelson (USA) MG TD (Mod.) Not known if ran F
88 James Riley (USA) Bandini Not known if ran H
89 Edward MacArthur (USA) Sparrow Special Not known if ran H
92 Philip W. Reddick (USA) MG TD (Mod.) Not known if ran F
95 Tom Newcomer (USA) MG TC Not known if ran F
103 Dana Burgess (USA) MG TD Not known if ran F
105 William A. Fleming (USA) Siefh FC II Not known if ran F
109 Paul Gougelman (USA) Nardi Not known if ran H
115 Bob Salzgaber (USA) MG TD (Mod.) Not known if ran F
118 Bernard Kerner (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F
120 George Garland (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran F
121 J. E. Cosgrove (USA)
J. A. Hackerott (USA)
MG TD Not known if ran F
122 William C. Dodds (USA) Crosley Sports Not known if ran H
123 Karl Brocken (USA) Uihlein Special Not known if ran F
132 Chuck Dietrich (USA) Siata Not known if ran F
140 Harold Stipe (USA) MG TD Mk II Not known if ran F
142 S. H. Arnolt (USA) Nardi - Crosley Not known if ran H
150 C. J. Davis (USA) Porsche 356 Not known if ran F
154 Karl Brocken (USA) Porsche Not known if ran F

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US National Races Round: 19

Chanute [S+1.5]

Chanute Sports Car Races (Race 5 - Sports Cars over 1500 cc), Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois Date: 14.6.1953


Circuit length: 5,311 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 131,805 km/h Attendance: 75000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 5 Jim Kimberly (USA) Ferrari 340 America 31 1. C
2. - John Urbas (USA) Jaguar XK120C 31 0:00:20,000 2. C
5. 43 Bob McManus (USA) Maserati ex-Wilbut Shaw UR
7 Ted Boynton (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica 421/100/110 2. E
Did not finish:
9 Jack Ensley (USA) Allard Jack Ensley 9 DQ: front wheel B
In entry list:
2 Mike Abendroth (USA) Allard J2 Not known if ran C
3 Ed Lunken (USA) Ferrari 166 Not known if ran E
6 Marshall Lewis (USA) Ferrari Not known if ran D
13 William Cooper (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
17 M. R. J. Wyllie (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
22 Dick Murphy (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
23 Harry O. Owen (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
26 Nathan I. Goff (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
27 Maynard Rees (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
29 Jan Mueller (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
32 Tom Friedmann (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
34 Corwith Hamill (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
35 Don Bridges (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
41 Jerry Borden (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
44 Norm Patton (USA) Allard Le Mans Not known if ran B
47 Dee Joseph (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
49 Bob Ballenger (USA) Comet Special Not known if ran C
51 Walt Gray (USA) Allard J2X Not known if ran C
52 Masten Gregory (USA) Jaguar XK120C Not known if ran C
53 Riddelle Gregory (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
54 Dale Duncan (USA) Allard J2 Not known if ran B
57 Robert R. Klinger (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
58 Richard Lyeth (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
59 Fred Warner (USA) Allard J2X Not known if ran B
62 Bob Larson (USA) MG TC s/c Not known if ran E
66 Paul Clovis (USA) Le Monstre Special Not known if ran B
69 Duncan McRae (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
71 Virginia Schleicher (USA) MG TD s/c Not known if ran E
74 Charles Wallace (USA) Jaguar XK120C Not known if ran C
75 Chuck Leighton (USA) Jaguar XK120 MS Not known if ran C
81 Ralph Knudson (USA) Excalibur Not known if ran D
82 Hal Ullrich (USA) Excalibur Not known if ran D
83 Norman Carlson (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
90 James Simpson (USA) Ferrari Not known if ran E
94 Tom Newcomer (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
96 Fred Scherer (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
97 Bill Selzer (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
98 Andy Rosenberger (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
101 Bill Victor (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
106 H. E. Stephenson (USA) Aston Martin DB2 Not known if ran D
110 Paul Gougelman (USA) Jagillac Special Not known if ran B
112 Chuck Dietrich (USA) MG TC s/c Not known if ran E
113 Robert Fergus (USA) Jaguar XK120C Not known if ran C
124 Ed Walsh (USA) Kurtis Not known if ran B
126 Jack Manting (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
129 Charles Hassan (USA) Kieft Not known if ran UR
130 Beau Clarke (USA) Kieft Not known if ran UR
131 Bill Heldt (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
134 John Kilborn (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Not known if ran C
137 Don Skogmo (USA) Allard J2X Not known if ran B
141 Frank Larson (USA) Jaguar XK120C Not known if ran C
143 Daniel Parker (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
147 Jim Grove (USA) Jaguar XK120 Not known if ran C
151 Bob McManus (USA) Jaguar XK120C Not known if ran C

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US National Races Round: 20

Stockton [Novice 1.5]

Stockton Sports Car Road Races (Novice Race for Sports Cars under 1500 cc), Stockton Date: 28.6.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Harry Eyerly (USA) Crosley Special

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US National Races Round: 21

Stockton [Novice +1.5]

Stockton Sports Car Road Races (Novice Race for Sports Cars over 1500 cc), Stockton Date: 28.6.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Chuck Tatum (USA) Tatum GMC Special
Other starters:
- Robert Cardwell (USA) Allard - Chrysler

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US National Races Round: 22

Stockton [Ladies]

Stockton Sports Car Road Races (Ladies Race), Stockton Date: 28.6.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Barbara Byrne (USA) Jaguar XK120 M
2. - Marion Lowe (USA) MG TD Willys
3. - Betty Wilson (USA) MG TD
4. - Mrs. Bob Gillespie (USA) Allard J2X Chrysler

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US National Races Round: 23

Stockton [S1.5]

Stockton Sports Car Road Races (Main Event for Sports Cars under 1500 cc), Stockton Date: 28.6.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Ken Miles (GB) MG Special 25
2. 9 Bill David (USA) Osca MT4 1350 1127 25
3. - Kieckhefer Porsche 356 Roadster
4. - Bill Whittington (USA) Porsche 356
Other starters:
69 John von Neumann (USA) Porsche 356 Coupe F

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US National Races Round: 24

Stockton [S+1.5]

Stockton Sports Car Road Races (Main Event for Sports Cars over 1500 cc), Stockton Date: 28.6.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Bill Stroppe (USA) Kurtis Kraft 500S Mercury
2. - Ken Miles (GB) MG Special
3. - Sterling Edwards (USA) Jaguar C-type
4. 9 Bill David (USA) Osca MT4 1350 1127
Did not finish:
- Thornton High (USA) Baldwin Special Mercury Spun, starter
Other starters:
- Sam Weiss (USA) Allard - Chrysler
- Chuck Tatum (USA) Tatum GMC Special

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US National Races Round: 25

Sullivan Count Hills

Regional Races (Callicoon Trophy and Delaware Valley Trophy), Sullivan Count Hills Date: 28.6.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
- Albert Garthwaite (USA) Osca MT4 1. DVT
- Klaus Rexroth (USA) Porsche 1. CT
- Lake Underwood (USA) MG 2. DVT
- James Killgore (USA) Porsche 2. CT
- William Wonder (USA) MG 3. DVT
- Vic Meinhardt (USA) Austin A40 3. CT

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US National Races Round: 26

Sullivan Count Hills [Stock MG]

Regional Races (Fremont Trophy), Sullivan Count Hills Date: 28.6.1953


Circuit length: Race distance: 67,592 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - George Rabe (USA) MG TD 5
2. - Joseph Ryan MG TD
3. - Mike Rodney (USA) MG TD

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US National Races Round: 27

Sullivan Count Hills [Jaguars]

Regional Races (Sullivan County Trophy), Sullivan Count Hills Date: 28.6.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Charles Schott (USA) Jaguar XK120 0:34:08,000
2. - John Stanwycks (USA) Jaguar XK120 0:37:07,000
3. - Austin Conley (USA) Jaguar XK120 0:37:54,000
Other starters:
- Norman Joseph Jaguar XK120
- Traver McKenna (USA) Jaguar XK120

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US National Races Round: 28

SCCA Regional Thompson

SCCA Regionals, Thompson Raceway Date: 4.7.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice

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US National Races Round: 29

Chino [Novice]

Sportscar Motor Week (Race 2 - 1500cc Novice Drivers Race), Chino Date: 19.7.1953


Circuit length: 2,414 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. - Howard Gardner (USA) Crosley Hotshot

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US National Races Round: 30

Chino [Ladies]

Sportscar Motor Week (Race 3 - 1500cc Ladies Race), Chino Date: 19.7.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
Other starters:
90 xxx

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US National Races Round: 31

Chino [MGs]

Sportscar Motor Week (Race 4 - Stock MG Owner Driver Race), Chino Date: 19.7.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
In entry list:
- xxx MG Harlon J. Hall Not known if ran
- xxx MG John McGreger Not known if ran
- xxx MG TC John Hill Not known if ran
- xxx MG Gerald Richards Not known if ran
- xxx MG Sunny McBride Not known if ran
- xxx MG Harry C. Hanford Not known if ran
- xxx MG Bob Trennert Not known if ran
- xxx MG TC Dick Cesmat Not known if ran
- xxx MG L. P. Jacobsen Not known if ran
- xxx MG Dr. A. Cameron McKenzie Not known if ran
- xxx MG Don Mount Not known if ran
- xxx MG Barney West Not known if ran
- xxx MG Wiliam H. Bowering, Jr. Not known if ran
- xxx MG TC James E. Ahrens Not known if ran
- xxx MG Warren Frenchaboy Not known if ran
- xxx MG TC Geo. Barris Not known if ran
- xxx MG Dick Hayward Not known if ran
- xxx MG Charles Barrett Not known if ran
- xxx MG Dr. Gale D. Preston Not known if ran
- xxx MG Bob Drake Not known if ran
- xxx MG Tracy Bird Not known if ran
- xxx MG Dr. Robert Eckley Not known if ran
- xxx MG Kay Alee Not known if ran
- xxx MG David M. Alee Not known if ran
- xxx MG Frank A. Beagle Not known if ran
- xxx MG Frank Berger, Jr. Not known if ran
- xxx MG Robert G. McNeal Not known if ran
- xxx MG Jim Frew Not known if ran
- xxx MG TD Al Alee (Pop) Not known if ran
- xxx MG Mark V. Spear, Jr. Not known if ran
- xxx MG Bob Menefee Not known if ran
- xxx MG Earl G. Ray Not known if ran
- xxx MG F. A. Woodward Not known if ran
- xxx MG Kenneth Chapman Not known if ran
- xxx MG Walt Stone Not known if ran
- xxx MG Ses Critchlow Not known if ran
- xxx MG John Hart Not known if ran
- xxx MG W. G. Bell Not known if ran
- xxx MG TC Bud Hand Not known if ran

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US National Races Round: 32

Chino [S1.5]

Sportscar Motor Week (Race 5 - 1500cc Modified Race), Chino Date: 19.7.1953


Circuit length: 2,414 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 50 Ken Miles (GB) MG Mk.2A Ken Miles
2. - John von Neumann (USA) Porsche Johnny von Neumann Not known if ran
Other starters:
43 John P. Young (USA) Crosley Special Dr. J. P. Young
In entry list:
- xxx MG Mk II William Boyles Not known if ran
- xxx S.S. Crosley Spl. Chester Lancaster Not known if ran
- xxx Porsche Ed. Freutal, Jr. Not known if ran
- xxx Gardner Crosley Charle Gardner Not known if ran
- xxx Porsche Dr. Dennis Shilliam Not known if ran
- xxx MG S.S. Jack McAfee Not known if ran
- xxx Volkswagen Spl. Dob Lee Smith Not known if ran
- xxx Singer R. J. van Laanan Not known if ran
- xxx S.S. MG Harold Erb Not known if ran
- xxx Singer Maxine Elmer Not known if ran
- xxx Singer Dick Kraft Not known if ran
- xxx Porsche Amos Testa Not known if ran
- xxx Singer B. Robert McDonnald Not known if ran
- xxx Singer Norman Beery Not known if ran
- xxx Porsche Wyant Lamont, Jr. Not known if ran
- xxx MG Mk II James Stannard Not known if ran
- xxx Singer Jack Milne Not known if ran
- xxx MG Mk II Jean Schmidt Not known if ran
- xxx Simca Roger Barlow Not known if ran
- xxx Simca Bill Pringle Not known if ran
- xxx Simca Louis van Dyke Not known if ran
- xxx Austin Sports Frank Campbell Not known if ran
- xxx Porsche Robert M. Norton Not known if ran
- xxx MG Mk II Harold M. Butler Not known if ran
- xxx Singer Wilbur Lamoureaux Not known if ran

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US National Races Round: 33

Chino [S+1.5]

Sportscar Motor Week (Race 6 - over 1500cc Stock and Modified Race), Chino Date: 19.7.1953


Circuit length: 2,414 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.Div.Pos.Practice
1. 110 Bill Stroppe (USA) Kurtis 500S Mercury Bill Stroppe
2. 50 Ken Miles (GB) MG Mk.2A Ken Miles -3
4. - John von Neumann (USA) Porsche
In entry list:
- xxx Kurtis - Cadillac Frank M. McGurk Not known if ran
- xxx Siata Kennan Wynn Not known if ran
- xxx Siata Tom Bamford Not known if ran
- xxx Jaguar Cy Weedar Not known if ran
- xxx MG V-8 Paul Pedigo Not known if ran
- xxx Kurtis Bill Murphy Not known if ran
- xxx Ferrari Howard Wheeler Not known if ran
- xxx Pickford Special Bill Pickford Not known if ran
- xxx Allstenhauser Erick Hauser Not known if ran
- xxx Manning Special Charles Manning Not known if ran
- xxx MG V-8 Dr. Troy L. McHenry Not known if ran
- xxx Jaguar Geo. Barris Not known if ran

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US National Races Round: 34

Preliminary Cumberland [S1.5]

Cumberland Sports Car Races (Race 1 - Under 1500 cc) , Cumberland Airport, Maryland Date: 19.7.1953


Circuit length: Race distance: 64,374 km Winner's average speed: 86,905 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - John Gordon Bennett (USA) MG Special 25
2. - D. Williams (USA) Lester - MG
3. - Bob Salzgaber (USA) MG
- Phil Cole (USA) Singer 1. MG MKII
- Klaus Rexroth (USA) Porsche 1. P/PS
- F. Way (USA) Volkswagen 1. P/VW
- Don F. Marsh (USA) MG TD 1. FP/MG
- Kenneth Ahr (USA) Siata 300BC Crosley ST425BC 1. G
- Fred Reynolds (USA) MG TD Mk II 2. MG MKII
- Antonio Pompeo (I) Siata 2. P/PS
- J. M. Pickett (USA) MG TD 2. FP/MG
- Alvin S. Penn (USA) Crosley 2. G
- Harrison G. Dickey (USA) MG TD 3. FP/MG
- E. W. Howell (USA) MG TD Mk II 3. MG MKII
- Robert Fergus (USA) MG TC 4. FP/MG
- Robert K. Tinder (USA) MG TD 5. FP/MG
- H. W. Wilson, Jr. (USA) MG TD 6. FP/MG

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US National Races Round: 35

Preliminary Cumberland [S+1.5]

Cumberland Sports Car Races (Race 2 - Over 1500 cc) , Cumberland Airport, Maryland Date: 19.7.1953


Circuit length: Race distance: 40,234 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - John Negley (USA) Allard 40 1. B
2. - Bob Bucher (USA) Jaguar XK120 1. CP
3. - Leech Cracraft (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 1. CM
- Fritz Koster (USA) Maserati 1. E
- Paul Timmins (USA) Jaguar Special 2. B
- M. R. J. Wyllie (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 2. CM
- Peter L. Sachs (USA) Jaguar XK120 2. CP
- Chuck Dietrich (USA) MG TC s/c 2. E
- Louis Winkler (USA) Jaguar XK120 3. CP

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US National Races Round: 36

Preliminary Cumberland [Ladies]

Cumberland Sports Car Races (Race 3 - Ladies Race) , Cumberland Airport, Maryland Date: 19.7.1953


Circuit length: Race distance: 25,750 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Margaret Wyllie (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 10 1. C+E
2. - Suzy Dietrich (USA) MG TC s/c 2. C+E
3. - Frances Bentley (USA) Porsche 1. F
4. - Barbara Goodman (USA) Singer 2. F
5. - Gene Howell (USA) MG TD 3. F

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US National Races Round: 37

SCCA Regional Cumberland Cup

Cumberland Sports Car Races (Race 4 - Cumberland Cup) , Cumberland Airport, Maryland Date: 19.7.1953


Circuit length: Race distance: 154,497 km Winner's average speed: 88,836 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Walt Hansgen (USA) Jaguar XK120 Special 60 1. B
2. - Charles Wallace (USA) Jaguar XK120 1. CP
3. - Robert Ryberg (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 1. CPb
4. - M. R. J. Wyllie (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 2. CPb
5. - Chuck Sarle (USA) Jaguar XK120 2. CP
6. - John Bentley (USA) Porsche 356 Super 1. FM
- Robert Fergus (USA) MG TC 1. FP
- Kenneth Ahr (USA) Siata 300BC Crosley ST425BC 1. G+H
- Chuck Dietrich (USA) MG TC s/c 1. E
- Alvin S. Penn (USA) Healey Silverstone D30 1. D
- William Kinchloe (USA) Allard K3 Cadillac 2. B
- Frank Miller (USA) Porsche 356 Super 2. FM
- Robert K. Tinder (USA) MG TD 2. FP
- Publicker MG TD 3. FP
- Guy Atkins (USA) MG Special 3. FM
- Traver McKenna (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 3. CPb

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US National Races Round: 38

Brynfan Tyddyn [Production MG]

Brynfan Tyddyn Road Races (Race 1 - SCCA Production Sports Category - MG), Wilkes Barre, Pa. Date: 25.7.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 22 Harry Dager (USA) MG TD Harry P. Dager 10 0:38:20,600 1. FP
2. 23 Bob Holbert (USA) MG TD Robert Holbert 10 0:38:20,700 2. FP
3. 46 Conrad Janis (USA) MG TC Conrad Janis 10 0:39:07,500 3. FP
4. 58 George Rabe (USA) MG TD George B. Rabe 10 0:39:28,500 4. FP
5. 57 Henry A. Brann (USA) MG TD Henry A. Brann, 3rd. 10 0:41:48,000 5. FP
6. 39 Charles Sheldrake (USA) MG 10 0:42:00,400 6. FP
Did not finish:
1 Bernard Kouser (USA) MG Bernard Kouser DNF FP
27 Dean McCarthy (USA) MG Dean C. McCarthy DNF FP
In entry list:
35 William Kinchloe (USA) MG William P. Kincheloe, Jr. FP
42 Joe Helweg (USA) MG TC Joseph E. Helweg, Jr. FP

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US National Races Round: 39 (3)

Brynfan Tyddyn [F+G+H]

Brynfan Tyddyn Road Races (Race 2 - SCCA Sports Category - Class F, G and H), Wilkes Barre, Pa. Date: 25.7.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 44 Dolph Vilardi (USA) PBX Special Candy Poole 11 0:37:41,500 1. HM
2. 97 Bill Fleming (USA) Porsche 11 0:38:12,500 1. FP
3. 52 James Killgore (USA) Porsche James N. Killgore, Jr. 11 0:38:17,800 2. FP
4. 14 E. W. Howell (USA) MG TD Mk II E. W. Howell 11 0:38:35,700 3. FP
5. 66 Kenneth Ahr (USA) Siata 300BC Spyder Crosley ST425BC Kenneth A. Ahar 11 0:38:38,900 2. HM
6. 38 William Brudereck (USA) Porsche William C. Brudereck 11 0:38:59,200 4. FP
Did not finish:
37 Frank Dominianni (USA) Giaur Francis J. Dominianni DNF HM
Other starters:
- xxx MG TD Mk II FP
8 John Negley (USA) Porsche 356 J. L. Negley, Jr. FP
In entry list:
2 Henry Rudkin (USA) Bandini Henry A. Rudkin, Jr. HM
26 Richard Lyeth (USA) Porsche J. M. R. Lyeth, Jr. FP

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US National Races Round: 40 (4)

Brynfan Tyddyn [EM+FM]

Brynfan Tyddyn Road Races (Race 4 - SCCA Sports Category - Class E and F), Wilkes Barre, Pa. Date: 25.7.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 91 Fritz Koster (USA) Maserati A6GCS 11 0:35:55,200 1. EM
2. 4 Albert Garthwaite (USA) Osca MT4 Albert A. Garthwaite, Jr. 11 0:35:59,700 1. FM
3. 67 Fred Procter (USA) Glöckler Nr.3 Porsche Frederic W. Proctor, Jr. 11 0:38:29,500 2. FM
4. 77 John Bentley (USA) Porsche 356 Roadster John Bentley 11 0:38:54,800 3. FM
5. 7 Otto Linton (USA) Siata 2.0 CS060 I. Otto Linton 2. EM
6. 64 Kasimir Krag (USA) MG TD Kasimir E. Krag 4. FM
7. 3 Danny Todd (USA) MG TD Daniel W. Todd 5. FM
8. 45 Guy Atkins (USA) MG TD Guy W. Atkins 6. FM
9. 5 Antonio Pompeo (I) Siata Gran Sport SL... Tony Pompeo 7. FM
Did not finish:
63 Bill Lloyd (USA) Lester T51 Offenhauser 8 NNK 526 William B. Lloyd DNF FM
In entry list:
32 Fred Allen (USA) MG Special Fred F. Allen FM
34 John Gordon Bennett (USA) MG TD Special C. G. (John) Bennett FM
51 William Eager (USA) MG TC William A. Eager III FM
53 Ed Lunken (USA) Ferrari 166 MM 0054M Edmund Lunken EM
55 Bob Salzgaber (USA) MG TD Bob Salzgaber FM
62 Leonard Fanelli (USA) Multi Plex Leonard J. Fanelli FM
69 Henry Wessells (USA) Multi Plex Leonard J. Fanelli FM

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US National Races Round: 41

Brynfan Tyddyn [EM+FM+GM+FP]

Brynfan Tyddyn Road Races (Race 5 - SCCA Sports Category - Classes E, F & H and Production Sports - MG), Wilkes Barre, Pa. Date: 25.7.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 91 Joe Koster (USA) Maserati A6GCS 0:34:13,600 1. EM
2. 77 John Bentley (USA) Porsche 356 Roadster John Bentley 0:35:43,700 1. FM
3. 45 Guy Atkins (USA) MG TD Special Guy W. Atkins 0:37:16,800 2. FM
4. 64 Kasimir Krag (USA) MG TD Mod. Kasimir E. Krag 0:37:17,100 3. FM
5. 66 Kenneth Ahr (USA) Siata 300BC Spyder Crosley ST425BC Kenneth A. Ahar 0:38:57,400 1. HM
6. - Robert Seldon (USA) MG 4. FM
7. 57 Henry A. Brann (USA) MG TD Henry A. Brann, 3rd. 0:41:03,200 1. FP
8. 22 Harry Dager (USA) MG TD Harry P. Dager 0:41:17,600 2. FP

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US National Races Round: 42

Wilmot [MG]

Wilmot Hills Road Race (Race 1 - Stock MG), Wilmot Hills Date: 26.7.1953

Started:8(FP/MG - 8)

Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 86,744 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 44 Bill Fleming (USA) MG 25 1. FP/MG
2. 21 Orlo Koenig (USA) MG 2. FP/MG
3. 15 Robert Erfmeyer (USA) MG 3. FP/MG
4. 66 Larry Whiting (USA) MG 4. FP/MG
5. 23 Norm Behm (USA) MG 5. FP/MG
6. 12 Ralph Loucks (USA) MG 6. FP/MG
7. 42 John Schroeder (USA) MG 7. FP/MG
8. 29 Pat Smith (USA) MG 19 DNF 8. FP/MG

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US National Races Round: 43

Wilmot [Production]

Wilmot Hills Road Race (Race 2 - Production Jaguar and Porsche), Wilmot Hills Date: 26.7.1953

Started:14

Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 93,664 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 98 Andy Rosenberger (USA) Jaguar XK120
2. 13 B. W. Coan (USA) Jaguar XK120
3. 61 Paul van Antwerpen (USA) Porsche 356 50064
4. 54 Phil Moore (USA) Porsche 356
5. 93 Bud Seaverns (USA) Jaguar XK120
6. 10 Karl Dormeyer (USA) Jaguar XK120
7. 47 Bruce Montgomery (USA) HRG
8. 17 Norman Carlson (USA) Porsche 356
9. 82 Walter Short (USA) Porsche 356
10. 19 Martie Christianson (USA) Porsche 356
11. 27 D. Hoffman (USA) Porsche 356
12. 6 Fred Wilmanns (USA) Porsche 356 22 DNF
13. 18 Glen Carrol (USA) Porsche 356 19 DNF
14. 22 Carl Schmidt (USA) Porsche 356 2 DNF

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US National Races Round: 44

Wilmot [S1.5]

Wilmot Hills Road Race (Race 3 - Modified and Production under 1500 cc), Wilmot Hills Date: 26.7.1953

Started:20

Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 92,537 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 5 Paul Clovis (USA) Porsche
2. 14 Rees Makins (USA) Osca
3. 17 Norman Carlson (USA) Porsche
4. 53 William D. Nelson (USA) MG mod
5. 109 Hans Gougelman (USA) Nardi
6. 41 Bob Krasberg (USA) MG
7. 47 Bruce Montgomery (USA) HRG
8. 44 Bill Fleming (USA) MG
9. 20 Don Davis (USA) MG
10. 56 John Schmidt (USA) MG
11. 71 Robert Koenig (USA) MG
12. 21 Orlo Koenig (USA) MG
13. 66 Larry Whiting (USA) MG
14. 89 Sandy MacArthur (USA) Sparrow
15. 4 Bob Dickins (USA) MG 36 DNF
16. 28 Jake Smith (USA) Simca 30 DNF
17. 93 Bud Seaverns (USA) MG 28 DNF
18. 88 Fred Wacker (USA) MG Special 24 DNF
19. 16 Mitchell MG 20 DNF
20. 31 John Brooks (USA) Crosley 3 DNF

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US National Races Round: 45

Wilmot [S+1.5]

Wilmot Hills Road Race (Race 4 - Modified and Production over 1500 cc), Wilmot Hills Date: 26.7.1953

Started:11

Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 100,101 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 25 Fred Wacker (USA) Jaguar XK120C 40
2. 7 Ted Boynton (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica 421/100/110
3. 1 Hal Ullrich (USA) Excalibur J
4. 33 William Cooper (USA) Jaguar XK120 M
5. 26 R. Hovey (USA) Jaguar XK120 M
6. 11 Jim Feld (USA) Excalibur J
7. 13 B. W. Coan (USA) Jaguar XK120
8. 10 Karl Dormeyer (USA) Jaguar XK120
9. 62 Bob Larson (USA) MG s/c
10. 52 Robert Gary (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 28 DNF
11. 24 Dick Murphy (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 23 DNF

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US National Races Round: 46

Seafair [Novice]

Seafair Sports Car Races (Race 1 - Novice Race), Paine Field Air Base, Seattle Date: 8.8.1953

Started:21

Circuit length: 3,380 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 20000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Tom Henderson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Tom Henderson 12
2. - Bob Byrd (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Coupe 12

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US National Races Round: 47

Seafair [S1.5]

Seafair Sports Car Races (Race 2 - Under 1500 cc Race), Paine Field Air Base, Seattle Date: 8.8.1953

Started:23

Circuit length: 3,380 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: Attendance: 20000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - John Hudson (USA) Porsche John Hudson
Other starters:
- xxx MG
- xxx MG
- xxx MG

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US National Races Round: 48

100 mile Seafair

Seafair Sports Car Races (Race 3 - Seafair Trophy), Paine Field Air Base, Seattle Date: 8.8.1953

Started:11
Classified:6

Circuit length: 3,380 km Race distance: 100,000 km Winner's average speed: Attendance: 20000

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 30 Bill Stroppe (USA) Kurtis 500S Mercury 1:33:42,000
2. 44 Bill Pollack (USA) Jaguar XK120C XKC 023 Joe Henderson
3. - Frank Hern (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Tom Henderson
Did not finish:
60 Lou Fageol (USA) Fageol Porsche Special Lou Fageol Clutch
Other starters:
- xxx Jaguar XK120

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US National Races Round: 49

Floyd Bennett [S1.5]

Floyd Bennett Sports Car Race (Race 1 - Sheepshead Bay Trophy Race), Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn Date: 29.8.1953


Circuit length: Race distance: 69,202 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 84 Bill Lloyd (USA) Jowett Jupiter William B. Lloyd 20 FP
2. 27 Gus Ehrman (USA) MG TD Gus Ehrman FP
3. 73 Mike Rodney (USA) MG TD M. C. Rodney FP
4. 74 George Rabe (USA) MG TD George Rabe FP
5. 46 George Hunt (USA) MG TD George M. Hunt FP
Did not finish:
- Lammy Lamoreaux (USA) Singer 16 Oil pressure FP
61 Len Bastrup (USA) MG TD Len Bastrup DNF FP
79 James McCleery (USA) MG TC James McCleery DNF FP
In entry list:
8 Jim Meade (USA) MG TC James C. Meade Not known if ran FP
16 Conrad Janis (USA) MG TC Conrad Janis Not known if ran FP
26 James Miller (USA) MG TC James S. Miller Not known if ran FP
29 Earl Beer (USA)
Jim Pauley (USA)
MG TD Earl Beer Not known if ran FP
34 George Alderman (USA) MG TD George Alderman Not known if ran FP
35 Richard Cornman (USA) MG TD Richard W. Cornman Not known if ran FP
38 Albert Renner (USA) MG TD Albert Renner Not known if ran FP
39 Leo J. Rocca, Jr. (USA) MG TD Leo J. Rocca, Jr. Not known if ran FP
47 H. D. Ranzenhofer (USA) MG TC H. D. Ranzenhofer Not known if ran FP
49 Arthur J. Gervais (USA) MG TD Arthur J. Gervais Not known if ran FP
50 William Vaughan (USA) Singer William F. Vaughan Not known if ran FP
51 Henry Newson (USA) Singer William F. Vaughan Not known if ran FP
58 Paul Bailey (USA) MG TD Capt. Paul Bailey Not known if ran FP
63 Rudolph Gedeon (USA) MG TD Rudolph Gedeon Not known if ran FP
64 Richard Rathke (USA) MG TD Richard A. Rathke Not known if ran FP
67 Robert B. Meyer, Jr. (USA) MG TD Robert B. Meyer, Jr. Not known if ran FP
68 Marvin Cohen (USA) MG TD Marvin H. Cohen Not known if ran FP
72 Adam Riggs (USA) MG TD Chas. Sheldrake Not known if ran FP
77 Edmond Witalis (USA) MG TD Mk II Edmond Witalis Not known if ran FP
78 Louis Comito (USA) MG TD Louis Comito Not known if ran FP
81 Walter T. Decker (USA) MG TD Walter T. Decker Not known if ran FP
89 H. M. Dexter, Jr. (USA) Allard Palm Beach 3 H. M. Dexter, Jr. Raced in EP class. FP
93 A. Feldman (USA) MG TD A. Feldman Not known if ran FP
94 Duncan Black (USA) MG TD Duncan Black Not known if ran FP
95 J. Iacono (USA) MG TD J. Iacono Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 50

Floyd Bennett [S+1.5/Modified]

Floyd Bennett Sports Car Race (Race 2 - Brighton Beach Trophy Race), Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn Date: 29.8.1953

Started:22

Circuit length: Race distance: 69,202 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 12 Russ Boss (USA) Jaguar XK120 Russell Boss 0:37:55,300 1. CM
2. 99 Erwin Goldschmidt (USA) Kieft - MG A. E. Goldschmidt 1. FM
3. - Charles Hassan (USA) Jaguar 2. CM
- H. M. Dexter, Jr. (USA) Allard Palm Beach 3 H. M. Dexter, Jr. 1. EP
55 Mike Rothschild (USA) Morgan +4 Michel Rothschild 1. DP
60 Charles Wallace (USA) Jaguar XK120 B. Ackerman 1. CP
105 Bret Hannaway (USA) Porsche Brete Hannaway 1. FP
Other starters:
- Kaback Jaguar
- xxx MG Mark II
- xxx BMW
- Miles Collier (USA) Jaguar
21 Tex Hopkins (USA) Porsche Jack Pry F
28 Jake Kaplan (USA) Jaguar Jake Kaplan C
52 William Vaughan (USA) Singer William F. Vaughan FM
59 Frank Miller (USA) Porsche Frank Miller F
62 James Killgore (USA) Porsche James N. Killgore, Jr. F
71 Bob Grossman (USA) Jaguar R. M. Grossman C
In entry list:
14 Robert Laird (USA) Jaguar Robert Laird Not known if ran C
15 Austin Conley (USA) Jaguar Austin Conley Not known if ran C
19 Traver McKenna (USA) Jaguar T. H. McKenna, Jr. Not known if ran C
31 James Marshall (USA) Jaguar James Marshall Not known if ran C
32 Louis Winkler (USA) Jaguar Louis Winkler, Jr. Not known if ran C
54 Fred Dagavar (USA) Jaguar Fred N. Dagavar Not known if ran C
57 William F. Woodbury (USA) Jaguar W. F. Woodbury Not known if ran C
65 George B. McClellan (USA) Jaguar George B. McClellan Not known if ran C
66 George B. McClellan (USA) Jaguar W. von Schonfeld Not known if ran C
75 Joseph Hap Dressel (USA) MG TD Mk II Joseph Dressel Not known if ran F
80 M. R. J. Wyllie (USA) Jaguar M. R. J. Wyllie Not known if ran C
87 George Schrafft (USA) Crosley Special George Schrafft Not known if ran HM
88 John A. Baker (USA) Sunbeam Talbot Lt. John Baker Not known if ran D

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US National Races Round: 51

Floyd Bennett Cup

Floyd Bennett Sports Car Race (Race 3 - Floyd Bennett Grand Prize Cup Race), Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn Date: 29.8.1953


Circuit length: Race distance: 346,009 km Winner's average speed: 132,771 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 2 Phil Walters (USA) Cunningham C4-R Briggs Cunningham 100 2:54:09,400 1. B
2. 10 Bill Spear (USA)
John Gordon Bennett (USA) - DNP
Ferrari 340 Mexico William Spear 99 1. C
3. 1 Briggs Cunningham (USA) Cunningham C4-R Briggs Cunningham B
- Paul Ceresole (USA) Cisitalia 1. G
41 Candy Poole (USA)
Dolph Vilardi (USA)
PBX Special Candler H. Pool, Jr. 1. H
85 Bill Lloyd (USA) Ferrari 2.7 Wm. B. Lloyd 1. D
91 James Simpson (USA) Osca MT4 J. Simpson, Sr. 1. F
101 Johnnie Rogers (USA) Frazer Nash J. S. Donaldson 1. E
Did not finish:
- Sherwood Johnston (USA) Osca MT4 DNF
6 Masten Gregory (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 022 Henry Wessells Rear end C
Other starters:
- McKenna Jaguar XK120
7 Robert Grier (USA) Siata 208CS Balbo Crosley CS071 Robert Grier E
17 Walt Hansgen (USA) Aston Martin DB2 George Tilp D
23 Charles Schott (USA) Jaguar Special Chas. M. Schott C
24 Bill Cook (USA) D.B. 750 Hobart Cook H
37 William Eager (USA) Jaguar Special Walter Hansgen C
56 Thomas Scatchard (USA) Siata Spyder 750 ST402BC??
90 Perry Fina (USA) Perry's Special Perry B. Fina B
92 William Brewster (USA) Siata 208CS Stab. Farina CS056 W. Brewster E
311 Harry Grey (USA)
Charles Hassan (USA) - DNP
Jaguar XKC 030 David Hirsch C
Did not start:
- Masten Gregory (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 015 Masten Gregory Fire in practice
In entry list:
3 Briggs Cunningham (USA) Osca MT4 1124 Briggs Cunningham Not known if ran F
4 David Ash (USA) MG Special David Ash Not known if ran F
5 John Gordon Bennett (USA) MG TD John Bennett Not known if ran F
9 Tony Bonadies (USA) Frazer Nash J. S. Donaldson Not known if ran E
11 John Negley (USA) Allard - Chrysler John Negley, Jr. Not known if ran B
18 William Wonder (USA) MG TD Joseph Giubardo Not known if ran F
22 Phil Smyth (CDN) Frazer Nash Philip J. Smyth Not known if ran E
30 George Moffett (USA) Osca George Moffett Not known if ran F
36 Henry Rudkin (USA) Bandini Henry A. Rudkin, Jr. Not known if ran H
40 Ralph Deshon (USA)
Don Quackenbush (USA)
Crosley Ralph Deshon Not known if ran H
42 William Wellenberg, Jr. (USA) MG Special William Wellenberg Not known if ran F
43 Irving Roth (USA) MG TD Special Irving Roth Not known if ran F
44 Fred Allen (USA) MG Special Frank F. Allen Not known if ran F
45 Larry Kulok (USA) Porsche Lawrence Kulok Not known if ran F
48 Robert Keller (USA) Siata 300BC Coupe Fiat ST404BC?? Robert T. Keller Not known if ran F
53 Jim Pauley (USA) Special Jim Pauley Not known if ran F
56 Thomas Scatchard (USA) Bandini Thomas L. Scatchard Not known if ran H
66 Walter E. von Schoenfeld (RA)
Atkinson
Maserati W. von Schonfeld Not known if ran E
69 Fritz Koster (USA) Maserati F. Koster Not known if ran E
70 xxx Singer Special William F. Vaughan Not known if ran F
82 Henry Fanelli (USA) Multi-Plex Multiplex Mfg. Co. Not known if ran F
83 Steve Lansing (USA) Altemus J. D. Altemus Not known if ran C
86 John Igleheart (USA) Crosley J. D. Igleheart Not known if ran H
96 Fred Sinon (USA) MG TD F. W. Sinon Not known if ran F
97 James Keeley (USA) MG TD Jim Keeley Not known if ran F
98 Erwin Goldschmidt (USA) Allard A. E. Goldschmidt Not known if ran B

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US National Races Round: 52

Santa Barbara [Production MG]

1st Annual Santa Barbara Road Race (Race 1 - Stock MGs), Santa Barbara Airport Date: 5.9.1953


Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 17,703 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 74 Bob Trennert (USA) MG TD Bob Trennert 5 FP
2. 48 Jack Wilder (USA) MG TD Jack Wilder FP
3. 15 Bill Bowering (USA) MG TD Bill Bowering FP
In entry list:
3 Angus Wright (USA) MG TD Angus Wright Not known if ran FP
4 Jim Ahrens (USA) MG TC James F. Ahrens Not known if ran FP
13 Donald Afflack MG TD Claude Phipps Not known if ran FP
37 Peter Anderson (USA) MG TD Peter R. Anderson Not known if ran FP
75 Bob Oker (USA) MG TD Robert E. O'ker Not known if ran FP
77 Monte L. Grigg MG TD Monte L. Grigg Not known if ran FP
91 Bill Thomas (USA) MG TD Bill D. Thomas Not known if ran FP
97 William Scott (USA) MG TD Bill Scott Not known if ran FP
98 John Hart (USA) MG TD John Hart Not known if ran FP
103 Dick Hayward (USA) MG TD Dick Hayward Entered but no race given FP
105 Cal Gressett MG TC Cal Gressett Not known if ran FP
107 Tom Kieran MG TD Tom Kieran Entered but no race given FP
108 Martin Osborne MG TD Martin Osborne Entered but no race given FP
223 J. K. Skivington (USA) MG TC J. K. Skivington Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 53

Santa Barbara [Production 1.5]

1st Annual Santa Barbara Road Race (Race 2 - Stock Sports Cars under 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Airport Date: 5.9.1953


Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 102 Lammy Lamoreaux (USA) Singer 1500 'Lammy' Lamoreaux FP
2. 106 Nick Nicoliadus Singer 1500 Neil Compton FP
3. 222 Robert McDonnald (USA) Singer 1500 Robert McDonnald FP
In entry list:
7 Harlan Hall (USA) MG TC Mk II Harlan Hall Not known if ran FP
27 Gordon Dickson Singer 1500 Gordon Dickson Not known if ran FP
44 Richard Van Laanen (USA) Singer 1500 R. J. Van Laanen Not known if ran FP
59 John Conway Smith MG TD Mk II John Conway Smith Not known if ran FP
90 François Crouzet (F) Panhard Convertible F. J. Crouzet Not known if ran GP
94 Vivian Dunlop Jowett Jupiter Charles Jones Not known if ran FP
96 Frank J. Ryan Panhard Dyna Junior Fred Datig Not known if ran HP
101 Jack Milne (USA) Singer 1500 Jack Milne Not known if ran FP
555 George Sandberg (USA) MG TD George J. Sandberg Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 54

Santa Barbara [Production Jaguars]

1st Annual Santa Barbara Road Race (Race 3 - Stock Jaguars), Santa Barbara Airport Date: 5.9.1953


Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 17,703 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 18 Cy Painter (USA) Jaguar XK120 Cy Painter 5 CP
2. 80 Bob Menefee (USA) Jaguar XK120 Bob Menefee CP
Other starters:
16 Bruce Kessler (USA) Jaguar XK120 Bruce Kessler CP
In entry list:
25 Chuck Schroeder (USA) Jaguar Coupe Charles Schroeder Not known if ran CP
26 John McGregor (USA) Jaguar XK120 John 'Scotty' McGregor Not known if ran CP
72 Rick Hey (USA) Jaguar XK120 Rick Hey Not known if ran CP
83 Jack Kahlo (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jack Kahlo Not known if ran CP
100 Herb Jeffries Jaguar XK120 Herb Jeffries Not known if ran CP

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US National Races Round: 55

Santa Barbara [Production MG]

1st Annual Santa Barbara Road Race (Race 4 - Stock MGs), Santa Barbara Airport Date: 5.9.1953


Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 17,703 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 112 Ces Critchlow (USA) MG TD Ces Critchlow 5 FP
In entry list:
6 Kenneth Deeter (USA) MG TD Kenneth Deeter Not known if ran FP
9 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD S. L. Sinclair Not known if ran FP
10 Joseph Pichette (USA) MG TD Joseph Pichette Not known if ran FP
11 John Arnold (USA) MG TD John Arnold Not known if ran FP
14 Jim McCarthy MG TD Jim McCarthy Not known if ran FP
39 Walt Stone (USA) MG TD Walt Stone Not known if ran FP
45 Bill Barbour (USA) MG TD William R. Barbour Not known if ran FP
60 Jack Anderson (USA) MG TD Jack Anderson Not known if ran FP
79 Dennis Peet (USA) MG TD Dennis Peet Not known if ran FP
86 Hal Dolden (USA) MG TC Hal Dolden Not known if ran FP
92 Doug Ward MG TD William Kinsley Not known if ran FP
98 Charles Ducker (USA) MG TD Mrs. Herb Jeffries Not known if ran FP
150 Bert Anakin (USA) MG TD Burt Anakin Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 56

Santa Barbara [Production 1.5]

1st Annual Santa Barbara Road Race (Race 5 - Stock Sports Cars under 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Airport Date: 5.9.1953


Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 17,703 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 1 Hastings Harcourt (USA) Porsche 356 Super Hastings Harcourt 5 FP
2. 36 Ed Freutel (USA) Porsche 356 Super Edward Freutel FP
3. 22 Richard Amon (USA) Siata Gran Sport SL0262B Richard F. Amon FP
In entry list:
15 Bill Bowering (USA) MG TD Bill Bowering Not known if ran FP
17 Steve Wilder (USA) Volkswagen Sedan Stephen F. Wilder Not known if ran FP
87 Arthur M. Halverson (USA) MG TD Mk II Arthur M. Halverson Not known if ran FP
95 Fred Datig (USA) D.B. Le Mans Fred Datig Not known if ran HP
105 Cal Gressett MG TC Cal Gressett Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 57

Santa Barbara [S+1.5]

1st Annual Santa Barbara Road Race (Race 6 - Sports Cars over 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Airport Date: 5.9.1953


Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 17,703 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 31 James Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica Mk II 421/200/183 James R. Lowe 5 EM
2. 711 Carl Block (USA) Allard Le Mans Chrysler Carl & Fred Block
3. 5 Ronald Mac Dougall Ferrari 166 Ronald Mac Dougall EM
Disqualified:
2 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 250 MM 0260MM Phil Hill DM
Other starters:
93 Ernie McAfee (USA) Siata 208S BS503 Ernie McAfee DM
In entry list:
28 Curly Lindon (USA) Jaguar XK120 Curly Lindon Not known if ran
30 M. H. Evans Jaguar XK120 M M. H. Evans Not known if ran CM
34 Edward Wilder (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Edward Wilder Not known if ran CM
35 Marion Playan (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Marion J. Playan Not known if ran CM
41 Jerry Conroe (USA) Jaguar XK120 M G. F. Conroe Not known if ran CM
71 Klaus Bythiner (USA) Allard J2X Cadillac Claus F. J. Bythiner Not known if ran BM
89 Herbert Mackay-Fraser (USA) Jaguar Coupe H. Mac Kay Fraser Not known if ran

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US National Races Round: 58

Santa Barbara [Production Jaguars]

1st Annual Santa Barbara Road Race (Race 10 - Stock Sports Cars over 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Airport Date: 6.9.1953


Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 18 Cy Painter (USA) Jaguar XK120 Cy Painter CP

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US National Races Round: 59

Santa Barbara [Modified 1.5]

1st Annual Santa Barbara Road Race (Race 11 - Modified Sports Cars under 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Airport Date: 6.9.1953


Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 50 Ken Miles (GB) MG Mk II Special Ken Miles FM
In entry list:
23 Al Coppel (USA) N.D. Corsa Alfred Coppel Not known if ran HM
36 Ed Freutel (USA) Porsche 356 Super Edward Freutel Not known if ran FM
42 Donn Lee Smith VW Special Donn Lee Smith Not known if ran FM
43 Cy Yedor (USA) MG TC Cy Yedor Not known if ran FM
46 Ed Barker (USA) MG TD Ed Barker Not known if ran FM
47 John P. Young (USA) Crosley John P. Young Not known if ran HM
49 Stan Mullin (USA) Porsche Le Mans J. G. Armstrong Not known if ran FM
51 Bob Drake (USA) MG TD Bob Drake Not known if ran FM
53 Myron H. Tuttle, Jr. MG TD Myron H. Tuttle, Jr. Not known if ran FM
54 Roger Smith (USA) VW Roger D. Smith Not known if ran FM
55 Dennis Riley (USA) MG TD Paul J. Pendergraft Not known if ran FM
57 V. C. Andersen (USA) MG TC V. C. Andersen Not known if ran FM
58 Jack Dalton (USA) MG TD Jack Dalton Not known if ran FM
61 Louis Van Dyke (USA) Simca Sport Louis Van Dyke Not known if ran FM
76 Kurt Hildebrand (USA) Nardi Spyder Kurt Hildebrand Not known if ran GM
78 Gene James (USA) MG TD Gene James Not known if ran FM
85 Don Brittsan (USA) MG TC Don Brittsan Not known if ran FM
88 Robert Reynolds (USA) MG Mk II Robert R. Reynolds Not known if ran FM
99 Lars Peter Jacobsen (USA) MG NA Mrs. Herb Jeffries Not known if ran FM
104 Bob Wallace (USA) MG TD Bob Wallace Entered but no race given FM
116 Chick Leson (USA) Simca Competition Chick Leson Not known if ran FM
117 Harry Hanford (USA) MG TD Harry Hanford Not known if ran FM
137 Joe Richardson (USA) Simca 9 Joe Richardson Not known if ran FM
616 Dave Poole MG Dave Poole Not known if ran FM

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US National Races Round: 60

Santa Barbara [Modified +1.5]

1st Annual Santa Barbara Road Race (Race 12 - Modified Sports Cars over 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Airport Date: 6.9.1953


Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 110 Bill Stroppe (USA) Kurtis Kraft 500S Mercury Bill Stroppe BM
8. 93 Ernie McAfee (USA) Siata 208S BS503 Ernie McAfee DP
In entry list:
2 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 250 MM 0260MM Phil Hill Not known if ran DP
2Jr. Ralph Seifer (USA) MG TC Ralph Seifer Not race ready .M
5 Ronald Mac Dougall Ferrari 166 Ronald Mac Dougall Not known if ran EM
19 Marvin Mendelson (USA) Jaguar Special Marvin Mendelson Not known if ran CM
21 Hale Chace (USA) Wildfire WW 2 B. R. Woodill Not known if ran DM
24 Doug Trotter (USA) Aston Martin DB2 Douglas Trotter Not known if ran CM
28 Curly Lindon (USA) Jaguar XK120 Curly Lindon Not known if ran CM
29 Thornton High (USA) Baldwin Mercury Special Comp. Thorton L. High Not known if ran CM
34 Edward Wilder (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Edward Wilder Not known if ran CM
40 Harold Erb (USA) MG TC Harold Erb Not known if ran FM
41 Jerry Conroe (USA) Jaguar XK120 M G. F. Conroe Not known if ran .P
52 Paul Pedigo (USA) MG TC Paul Trousdale Not known if ran DM
56 Troy McHenry (USA) MG TC Dr. Troy L. Mc Henry Not known if ran DM
62 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis Road Bill Murphy Not known if ran BM
63 Robert Davidson (USA) MG TD Robert L. Davidson Not known if ran .M
64 Chris Kuchenbecker (USA) Allard J2X Chris J. Kuchenbecker Not known if ran BM
65 David Watson (USA) Morris Minor Dave Watson Not known if ran DM
66 E. F. Scott Scott Special E. F. Scott Not known if ran EM
67 Bill Pollack (USA) Maneco-Glasspar Mercury W. R. Tritt Not known if ran .M
68 Fritz Warren (USA) Chrysler Special Fritz Warren Not known if ran .M
69 Chuck Tatum (USA) GMC Special Chuck Tatum Not known if ran CM
81 Jay C. Beesemyer Jaguar Special Jay C. Beesemyer Not known if ran CM
82 Frank McGurk (USA) Kurtis Kraft Cadillac Frank J. McGurk Not known if ran BM
111 Sterling Edwards (USA) Jaguar XK120C XKC 017? Sterling Edwards Not known if ran CM
113 Bill Pickford (USA) Jaguar Special Bill Pickford Not known if ran CM
711 Carl Block (USA) Allard Le Mans Carl & Fred Block Not known if ran .P

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US National Races Round: 61

Santa Barbara [S1.5]

1st Annual Santa Barbara Road Race (Race 13 - Sports Cars under 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Airport Date: 6.9.1953


Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 35,406 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 50 Ken Miles (GB) MG Mk II Special Ken Miles 10 FM

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US National Races Round: 62

Santa Barbara [S+1.5]

1st Annual Santa Barbara Road Race (Race 14 - Sports Cars over 1500 cc), Santa Barbara Airport Date: 6.9.1953


Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 110 Bill Stroppe (USA) Kurtis Kraft 500S Mercury Bill Stroppe 10 BM
2. 2 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 250 MM 0260MM Phil Hill 10 DP

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US National Races Round: 63

Santa Barbara [Ladies]

1st Annual Santa Barbara Road Race (Ladies), Santa Barbara Airport Date: 6.9.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
12 Jean Burkhard (USA) MG TD John J. Burkhard, Jr. Not known if ran FM
19 Marvin Mendelson (USA) Jaguar Special Marvin Mendelson Not known if ran CM
38 Marion Lowe (USA) MG TD Willys Marion Lowe Not known if ran DM
51 Mary Davis (USA) MG TD Bob Drake Not known if ran FM
70 Myra Zeiler (USA) MG Mk II Ken Miles Not known if ran FM
87 Marion M. Halverson MG TD Mk II Marion M. Halverson Not known if ran FP
97 Linda Marxer MG TD Bill Scott Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 64

Santa Barbara Trophy

1st Annual Santa Barbara Road Race (Race 16 - Universal International Pictures Trophy), Santa Barbara Airport Date: 6.9.1953


Circuit length: 3,541 km Race distance: 120,701 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 2 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 250 MM 0260MM Phil Hill DP
2. 110 Bill Stroppe (USA) Kurtis Kraft 500S Mercury Bill Stroppe BM
3. 67 Bill Pollack (USA) Maneco-Glasspar Mercury W. R. Tritt .M
4. 111 Sterling Edwards (USA) Jaguar C-type XKC 017? Sterling Edwards .M

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US National Races Round: 65 (1)

Watkins Glen [Formula Libre]

6th Annual Grand Prix of Watkins Glen (Seneca Cup), Watkins Glen Grand Prix Race Course, N.Y. Date: 19.9.1953


Circuit length: 7,403 km Race distance: 81,433 km Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 27 M. R. J. Wyllie (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Dr. M. R. J. Wyllie 11 0:42:04,700 C
2. 8 Phil Cade (USA) Maserati V8RI Chrysler 4501 Phil Cade 11 0:42:05,300 UR
3. - Joseph Aldini (USA) Jaguar XK120 M 11 0:42:41,800
4. 49 George Constantine (USA) Jaguar XK120 M George J. Constantine 11 0:43:41,800 C
5. 22 Cameron Argetsinger (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Cameron R. Argetsinger 11 0:44:03,000 UR
6. 30 Don Vitale (USA) Jaguar XK120 Donald N. Vitale 11 0:46:13,700 UR
7. 29 Harry Hermann (USA) Porsche 356 America Harry Herrmann F
8. 28 Charles Limbacher (USA) MG TD Charles R. Limbacher UR
9. - Richard Matthews (USA) MG TD
10. 31 Harley L. Goodine (USA) MG TD Harley L. Goodine F
78 Rowland Keith (CDN) Cooper 500 Rowland D. H. Keith UR
Did not finish:
4 George Weaver (USA) Maserati V8RI 4504 George B. Weaver Rod UR
In entry list:
1 William Milliken (USA) F.W.D. Special William F. Milliken, Jr. Not known if ran UR
17 Gordon Lipe (USA) Cooper 500 Gordon C. Lipe Not known if ran UR
21 W. Harris Tantum (USA) MG TD W. Harris Tantum, 4th Not known if ran UR
32 Frank Dominianni (USA) Giaur Francis J. Dominianni Not known if ran H
33 Richard Gates (USA) Simca 8 Richard L. Gates Not known if ran G
35 Jock Campbell (USA) Cooper Mk IV Jock Campbell Not known if ran UR
51 Lindsey Parsons (USA) Allard J2X Lindsey N. Parsons Not known if ran UR
52 Lake Underwood (USA) MG Kazimar Krag Not known if ran UR
61 Haig Ksayian (USA) Alfa Romeo 8C Haig Ksayian Not known if ran UR
68 Arthur Iselin (USA) Lea Francis Arthur Iselin, Jr. Not known if ran UR
71 David Bryson (CDN) MG TD David M. Bryson Not known if ran UR
74 Fred Lavell (USA) Cooper Fred Lavell Not known if ran UR
75 Lex duPont (USA) Cooper Mark VI Lex duPont Not known if ran UR
76 Harry Whitney (USA) Cooper Mark VII Harry P. Whitney Not known if ran UR
77 Jacques DuPont (USA) Cooper Mark VI R. Jacques T. duPont Not known if ran UR
87 Fred F. Nemith (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Fred F. Nemith Not known if ran C

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US National Races Round: 66 (2)

Watkins Glen [S1.5]

6th Annual Grand Prix of Watkins Glen (Queen Catherine Cup), Watkins Glen Grand Prix Race Course Date: 19.9.1953


Circuit length: 7,403 km Race distance: Winner's average speed: 117,804 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 66 George Moffett (USA) Osca George Moffett 22 1:22:59,800 1. F
2. 60 Henry Wessells (USA) Osca 1129 Henry W. Wessells III 22 1:24:37,200 2. F
3. 44 David Ash (USA) MG Special Martin Block 21 1:30:18,200 3. F
4. 83 William Wonder (USA) MG TD Daniel W. Wood 4. F
5. 72 Duncan Black (USA) Lester T51 MG KUR 4 Duncan Black G
6. - Lake Underwood (USA) MG TD
7. 85 Howard Hanna (USA) Porsche 356 America Howard Hanna F
8. 29 Harry Hermann (USA) Porsche 356 America Harry Herrman F
9. 97 James Keeley (USA) MG TD Jim Keeley F
10. 14 Bob Holbert (USA) MG TD Robert Holbert F
36 Richard W. Gent (USA) Cisitalia 202 Richard W. Gent 1. G
86 Harry Heim (USA) Crosley Harry H. Heim, Jr. 1. H
- Sheldon Morrill (USA) Bandini 2. G
81 James Carson (USA) Siata 300BC Crosley ST403BC Henry W. Wessels, III 2. H
Did not finish:
- Phil Cole (USA) Singer Phil Cole Accident
9 Fred Allen (USA) MG Special Fred F. Allen Broken fuel line F
59 Tex Hopkins (USA) Porsche 356 Super Jack Pry Clutch F
64 Jim Pauley (USA) Bandini Jim Pauley DNF F
111 George Schrafft (USA) Crosley George F. Schrafft DNF F
Other starters:
25 Kenneth Ahr (USA) Siata 300BC Crosley ST425BC Kenneth Ahr H
In entry list:
2 John Decker Wherry (USA) HRG John Decker Wherry Not known if ran F
7 Denver Cornett (USA) Porsche Denver Cornett Not known if ran F
12 Austin Davis (USA) MG TD Austin W. Davis Not known if ran F
18 Gordon Lipe (USA) Porsche 1500 Gordon C. Lipe Not known if ran F
23 Jack Ensley (USA) Kurtis Kraft 500 Jack R. Ensley Not known if ran B
26 Ed Licht (USA) MG TD Mk II Edward Licht Not known if ran F
31 Ted M. Kessel (USA) MG TD Ted M. Kessel Not known if ran F
32 Frank Dominianni (USA) Giaur Francis J. Dominianni Not known if ran H
33 Richard Gates (USA) Simca 8 Richard L. Gates Not known if ran G
40 Don Millians (USA) Lester - MG Donald E, Millians Not known if ran F
42 Tom Hoan (CDN) MG TC Thomas Hoan Not known if ran F
45 Guy Atkins (USA) MG Special Guy W. Atkins Not known if ran F
47 James Miller (USA) MG TC James Shoup Miller Not known if ran F
54 Charles Ellmers (USA) MG TD Charles R. Ellmers Not known if ran F
55 Ken Denston (USA) Fiat John H. Adler Not known if ran G
56 Evans Hunt (USA) Porsche 356 Super Evans T. Hunt Not known if ran F
62 Henry Rudkin (USA) Bandini 750 H. A. Rudkin, Jr. Not known if ran H
67 Dean McCarthy (USA) MG TD Dean C. McCarthy Not known if ran F
68 Erwin Fuller (USA) Lea Francis Erwin Fuller Not known if ran D
70 Gus Ehrman (USA) MG TD Gus Ehrman Not known if ran F
73 Ernest De Giacomo (USA) Cisitalia Special Ernest De Giacomo Not known if ran G
79 Robert Krinsky (USA) Porsche Robert Krinsky Not known if ran F
84 Joe Giubardo (USA) MG TD Joseph Giubardo Not known if ran F

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US National Races Round: 67

GP Watkins Glen

6th Annual Grand Prix of Watkins Glen, Watkins Glen Grand Prix Race Course, N.Y. Date: 19.9.1953

Started:27

Circuit length: 7,403 km Race distance: 162,866 km Winner's average speed: 122,471 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 10 Walt Hansgen (USA) Jaguar XK120 Special Walter E. Hansgen 22 1:20:23,500 1. C
2. 3 George Harris (USA) Allard J2 Chrysler George Harris III 22 1:20:24,600 1. B
3. - Hal Ullrich (USA) Excalibur J Hal Ullrich 22 1:25:31,900 1. D
4. 6 Traver McKenna (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Travis H. McKenna 2. C
5. 69 Harry Grey (USA) Jaguar XK120 George B. McClellan 3. C
6. 49 George Constantine (USA) Jaguar XK120 M George J. Constantine 4. C
7. 58 Otto Linton (USA) Siata 208CS CS060 I. Otto Linton 1. E
8. 41 Jack Crusoe (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jack S. Crusoe 5. C
9. 50 Richard Perrin (USA) Jaguar XK120 Richard A. Perrin 6. C
10. 43 Tom Hoan (CDN) Jaguar XK120 Thomas Hoan 7. C
11. 39 Bob Bucher (USA) Jaguar XK120 J. Robert Bucher 8. C
Did not finish:
- Gleb Derujinsky (USA) Jaguar XK120 Head gasket
- Sherwood Johnston (USA) Fuel pump
5 George Weaver (USA) Healey - Oldsmobile D15 George B. Weaver DNF C
11 John Negley (USA) Allard - Chrysler John Negley DNF B
27 M. R. J. Wyllie (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Dr. M. R. J. Wyllie Clutch C
57 Delvan Lee (USA) Allard J2 Cadillac Delevan S. Lee Clutch B
63 Clifton McIntire (USA) Norris Special Clifton E. MacIntire DNF D
80 John A. Baker (USA) Sunbeam Talbot Lt. John A. Baker Spun D
Other starters:
- F. Randolph Pearsall (USA) Austin-Healey 100
65 William Brewster (USA) Siata 208CS CS056 William Brewster E
In entry list:
15 Paul Timmins (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Paul J. Timmins Not known if ran C
16 Benedict Stearns (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Benedict Stearns Not known if ran C
19 Walter Heermann (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Dr. Walter K. Heermann Not known if ran C
20 Victor Herzog (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Victor C. Herzog Not known if ran C
24 Jack Ensley (USA) Allard J2 Jack R. Ensley Not known if ran B
34 Bill Sadler (CDN) Hillman Minx Bill Sadler Not known if ran D
37 Bob Goldich (USA) AFN Sports R. C. Goldich Not known if ran E
38 Bill Randle (USA) MG TD s/c William Randle Not known if ran E
46 Peter L. Sachs (USA) Jaguar XK120 Peter Sachs Not known if ran C
48 John B. Mull (USA) Jaguar XK120 M John Barnes Mull Not known if ran C
53 Gordon MacKenzie (USA) Jaguar XK120 Gordon C. Mac Kensie Not known if ran C
82 Donald Croft (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Donald Croft Not known if ran C
87 Fred F. Nemith (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Fred F. Nemith Not known if ran C

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US National Races Round: 68

Madera [Novices 1.5]

3rd Annual Madera Road Race (Race 1 - Novice under 1500 cc), Madera Date: 20.9.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Don Brittsan (USA) MG TC 10
2. - Bill Siebert D.B.
3. - Jack Cardwell Porsche 356 America
Did not finish:
- Bud Grosso (USA) Jowett Jupiter Ignition

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US National Races Round: 69

Madera [Novices +1.5]

3rd Annual Madera Road Race (Race 2 - Novice over 1500 cc), Madera Date: 20.9.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Chuck Tatum (USA) GMC Special 10
2. - John Barneson (USA) Allard - Cadillac
3. 80 Bill Devin (USA) Ferrari 250 MM Berlinetta Pinin Farina 0312MM Bill Devin

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US National Races Round: 70

Madera [Ladies+FIII]

3rd Annual Madera Road Race (Race 3 - Ladies and Formula III), Madera Date: 20.9.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Barbara Lindquist (USA) Allard - Cadillac 10
2. - Marion Lowe (USA) MG TD Willys
3. - Dick Trimble (USA) Cooper 500 F3

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US National Races Round: 71

Madera [Modified 1.5]

3rd Annual Madera Road Race (Race 4 - Modified under 1500 cc), Madera Date: 20.9.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 50 Ken Miles (GB) MG Special 40 FM
2. - John von Neumann (USA) Porsche 356 Le Mans
3. - Seymour Leson (USA) Simca
Did not finish:
- Bill Behel (USA) Jowett Jupiter Special Steering

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US National Races Round: 72

Madera [Modified +1.5]

3rd Annual Madera Road Race (Race 5 - Modified over 1500 cc), Madera Date: 20.9.1953


Circuit length: Race distance: Winner's average speed: 133,576 km/h

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 80 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 250 MM Berlinetta Pinin Farina 0312MM Bill Devin 40 1:11:06,500 DM
2. 26 Sterling Edwards (USA) Jaguar C-type 40 CM
3. 78 Masten Gregory (USA) Ferrari 340 America Berlinetta 0202A Masten Gregory 39 CM
4. - Ken Miles (GB) MG Special FM
Other starters:
- Al Coppel (USA) MG Willys
- xxx Ferrari 2.0
- Barry Wagner (USA) GMC Tatum
19 Raymond Craycroft (USA) Ferrari 166 MM 0058M EM
74 Troy Ruttman (USA) Kurtis - DeSoto CM
Did not start:
2 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 250 MM 0260MM

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US National Races Round: 73

Long Beach [Ladies+FIII]

Long Beach Sports Car Road Race (Race 1 - Ladies' Race and 500cc Formula III Grand Prix Event), Reeves Field, Terminal Island Date: 3.10.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
38 Marion Lowe (USA) MG TD Willys Marion Lowe Not known if ran D
69 Mary Davis (USA) MG TD Bob Drake Not known if ran F
85 Margie Parker (USA) MG TD Curt Parker Not known if ran F
111 Ronnie Bracken (USA) Special Ronnie Bracken Not known if ran FIII
120 Helen DeOlivera (USA) MG TD Henry DeOlivera Not known if ran F
134 Harry Morrow (USA) Morrow Sp. Harry Morrow Not known if ran FIII
153 Dick Trimble (USA) Cooper Richard Trimble Not known if ran FIII

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US National Races Round: 74

Long Beach [Novice]

Long Beach Sports Car Road Race (Race 2 - Stock MG Novice Drivers), Reeves Field, Terminal Island Date: 3.10.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice

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US National Races Round: 75

Long Beach [BP+CP+DP+EP]

Long Beach Sports Car Road Race (Race 3 - Stock Sports Cars, Classes B, C, D & E), Reeves Field, Terminal Island Date: 3.10.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
14 James Royle (USA) Jaguar XK120 James E. Royle Not known if ran C
21 Bruce Kessler (USA) Jaguar XK120 Bruce Kessler Not known if ran C
23 Bob Menefee (USA) Jaguar XK120 Frank Prentice Not known if ran C
30 Charles Thompson (USA) Morgan Chas. Thompson Not known if ran D
32 John Benson (USA) Jaguar XK120 John Benson Not known if ran C
46 Jack Kahlo (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jack D. Kahlo Not known if ran C
66 Roger Bloxham (USA) Jaguar XK120 Roger Bloxham Not known if ran C
72 Rick Hey (USA) Jaguar XK120 Major Rick Hey Not known if ran C
81 John McGregor (USA) Jaguar XK120 John McGregor Not known if ran C
83 Bob Anderson (USA) Jaguar XK120 Bob Anderson Not known if ran C
90 Cy Painter (USA) Jaguar XK120 Cy Painter Not known if ran C
100 Harvey Mayer (USA) Austin-Healey 100 C. W. Larabee Not known if ran D
107 Paul Green (USA) Willys Jeepster Studebaker Paul Green Not known if started C
114 Walter Garlick (USA) Jaguar XK120 Walter Garlick Not known if ran C
115 Bill Freedman (USA) Jaguar XK120 Wm. Freedman Not known if ran C
128 George Barris (USA) Jaguar XK120 Geo. Barris Not known if ran C

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US National Races Round: 76

Long Beach [FP+GP]

Long Beach Sports Car Road Race (Race 4 - Stock Sports Cars, Classes F & G), Reeves Field, Terminal Island Date: 3.10.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
4 Ed Barker (USA) MG TD Ed Barker Not known if ran FP
5 J. P. Swarthout (USA) MG TD J. P. Swarthout Not known if ran FP
7 Skip Swartley (USA) MG TD Kitty Burton Not known if ran FP
13 V. C. Andersen (USA) MG TC V. C. Andersen Not known if ran FP
15 Jim Carroll (USA) MG TD Jim Carroll Not known if ran FP
16 Bill Johns (USA) MG TD John Pares Not known if ran FP
17 Jack Watson (USA) MG TD Lee Carpenter Not known if ran FP
18 Chuck Gardner (USA) Crosley Chuck Gardner Not known if ran GP
19 John Arnold (USA) MG TD John Arnold Not known if ran FP
25 Dennis Shillam (USA) Porsche 356 Dennis Shillam Not known if ran FP
27 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD Sandy Sinclair Not known if ran FP
29 Walt Stone (USA) MG TD Walt Stone Not known if ran FP
31 Michael Smith (USA) MG TC Michael Smith Not known if ran FP
33 Shay Rompell (USA) Singer Shay Rompell Not known if ran FP
37 Robert Reynolds (USA) MG TD Robert Reynolds Not known if ran FP
40 William C. Roberts (USA) Porsche Wm. C. Roberts Not known if ran FP
41 Don Speer (USA) MG TD Don Speer Not known if ran FP
43 Bob McKeon (USA) MG TD Bob McKeon Not known if ran FP
44 Richard Van Laanen (USA) Singer R. J. Van Laanen Not known if ran FP
45 Bill Barbour (USA) MG TD Bill Barbour Not known if ran FP
48 Gene James (USA) MG TD Gene James Not known if ran FP
49 Hayward MG TD R. E. Hayward Not known if ran FP
51 M. O. Miles (USA) MG TD Ken Miles Not known if ran FP
53 Dennis Peet (USA) MG TD Dennis Peet Not known if ran FP
54 Irving Bostwick (USA) MG TD Irving Bostwick Not known if ran FP
57 Roger Smith (USA) VW Roger D. Smith Not known if ran FP
58 F. E. Parker (USA) MG TD F. E. Parker Not known if ran FP
59 Gustave Salmont (USA) MG TC Gus. H. Salmont Not known if ran FP
60 Bob Norton (USA) Porsche Bob Norton Not known if ran FP
61 Bill Thomas (USA) MG Bill Thomas Not known if ran FP
62 Lewis W. Twohey (USA) MG Lewis W. Twohey Not known if ran FP
63 Frank Valdez (USA) MG Frank Valdez Not known if ran FP
68 Robert Snow (USA) MG TD R. B. Snow Not known if ran FP
69 Mary Davis (USA) MG TD Bob Drake Not known if ran FP
70 Bob Piercy (USA) Austin A40 Robert Piercy Not known if ran FP
73 Perry Peron (USA) Panhard Perry Peron Not known if started GP
74 Bob Trennert (USA) MG TD Bob Trennert Not known if ran FP
75 Bob Oker (USA) MG TD Robert Oker Not known if ran FP
77 Jim Ahrens (USA) MG TC Jim Ahrens Not known if ran FP
79 Eleanor Mahon (USA) MG TC Eleanor Mahon Not known if ran FP
80 Charles Marshall (USA) MG TD Chuck Marshall Not known if ran FP
82 François Crouzet (F) Panhard François Crouzet Not known if started GP
85 Margie Parker (USA) MG TD Curt Parker Not known if ran FP
86 Jack Carberry (USA) Jowett Jupiter Jack Carberry Not known if ran FP
87 W. A. Bowles (USA) MG TD W. A. Bowles Not known if ran FP
88 Wilbur Lamoreaux (USA) Singer W. Lamoreaux Not known if ran FP
89 Charles Ducker (USA) MG TD Herb Jeffries Not known if ran FP
91 H. Johnson (USA) MG TD H. Johnson Not known if ran FP
93 Jerry Huff (USA) MG TD Jerry Huff Not known if ran FP
94 Robt. Byrom (USA) MG Lt. Robt. Byrom Not known if ran FP
96 Fred Datig (USA) D.B. Le Mans Fred Datig Not known if ran GP
97 William Scott (USA) MG TD Bill Scott Not known if ran FP
98 Bradley MG TD J. M. Bradley Not known if ran FP
101 Owen VW L. M. Owen Not known if ran FP
102 Pat Hart (USA) MG TD Patrick Hart Not known if ran FP
103 V. Kovacevich (USA) MG TD V. Kovacevich Not known if ran FP
104 Robert McDonnald (USA) Singer Robert McDannold Not known if ran FP
105 John Hart (USA) MG TD John Hart Not known if ran FP
106 Harlan Hall (USA) MG TC Harlan Hall Not known if ran FP
108 Kenneth Deeter (USA) MG TD Ken Deeter Not known if ran FP
109 H. B. Graham (USA) MG TD H. B. Graham Not known if ran FP
117 C. K. Enoch (USA) Singer Betty W. Enoch Not known if ran FP
118 M. F. Earl (USA) Singer M. F. Earl Not known if ran FP
119 Hal Dolden (USA) MG TC Hal Dolden Not known if ran FP
120 Helen DeOlivera (USA) MG TD Henry DeOlivera Not known if ran FP
121 Dick Cesmat (USA) MG TC Dick Cesmat Not known if ran FP
122 Clay Robbins (USA) MG TC Clay Robbins Not known if ran FP
123 John Collins (USA) MG TD John W. Collins Not known if ran FP
125 Elaine Brownlee (USA) MG TD Elaine Brownlee Not known if ran FP
126 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TD Robert Brigham Not known if ran FP
127 Clive Boyer (USA) MG TD Clive Boyer Not known if ran FP
129 Fred Anderson (USA) MG TD Fred Anderson Not known if ran FP
130 Manly Alderson (USA) Crosley Manly Alderson Not known if ran GP
131 Bill Bowering (USA) MG TD Bill Bowering Not known if ran FP
133 A. S. Long (USA) MG TC A. S. Long Not known if ran FP
135 Angus Wright (USA) MG TD Angus Wright Not known if ran FP
136 Stan Brisbin (USA) MG TD Stan Brisbin Not known if ran FP
138 Jack Wilder (USA) MG TD Jack Wilder Not known if ran FP
139 Jack Milne (USA) Singer Jack Milne Not known if ran FP
140 Joseph Weissman (USA) Jowett Jupiter Joseph J. Weissman Not known if ran FP
141 William Wilder (USA) Siata Gran Sport SL... Wm. M. Wilder Not known if ran FP
142 Nick Nicalaides (USA) Singer Neil Compton Not known if ran FP
143 Cy Yedor (USA) MG TC Cy Yedor Not known if ran FP
144 Robert Eckley (USA) MG TD R. Eckley Not known if ran FP
146 Harry Hanford (USA) MG TD Harry C. Hanford Not known if ran FP
147 Ernest Massey (USA) MG TD Ernest Massey Not known if ran FP
148 Joseph Pichette (USA) MG TD Joseph Pichette Not known if ran FP
149 George Sandberg (USA) MG TD George Sandberg Not known if ran FP
150 Bert Anakin (USA) MG TD Bert Anakin Not known if ran FP
151 Bill Leyden (USA) MG TC Gene White Not known if ran FP
154 Steve Wilder (USA) VW Stephen F. Wilder Not known if ran FP
169 Cal Marks (USA) Jowett Jupiter Jupiter Cars Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 77

Long Beach [Jaguars]

Long Beach Sports Car Road Race (Race 5 - Stock Jaguars XK120 (not M)), Reeves Field, Terminal Island Date: 3.10.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
14 James Royle (USA) Jaguar XK120 James E. Royle Not known if ran CP
21 Bruce Kessler (USA) Jaguar XK120 Bruce Kessler Not known if ran CP
23 Bob Menefee (USA) Jaguar XK120 Frank Prentice Not known if ran CP
32 John Benson (USA) Jaguar XK120 John Benson Not known if ran CP
46 Jack Kahlo (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jack D. Kahlo Not known if ran CP
66 Roger Bloxham (USA) Jaguar XK120 Roger Bloxham Not known if ran CP
72 Rick Hey (USA) Jaguar XK120 Major Rick Hey Not known if ran CP
81 John McGregor (USA) Jaguar XK120 John McGregor Not known if ran CP
83 Bob Anderson (USA) Jaguar XK120 Bob Anderson Not known if ran CP
90 Cy Painter (USA) Jaguar XK120 Cy Painter Not known if ran CP
114 Walter Garlick (USA) Jaguar XK120 Walter Garlick Not known if ran CP
115 Bill Freedman (USA) Jaguar XK120 Wm. Freedman Not known if ran CP
128 George Barris (USA) Jaguar XK120 Geo. Barris Not known if ran CP

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US National Races Round: 78

Long Beach [S+1.5]

Long Beach Sports Car Road Race (Race 7 - Sports Cars over 1500cc), Reeves Field, Terminal Island Date: 3.10.1953


Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 55 Chuck Daigh (USA) Jaguar Sp. Jay Beesemyer CM
Did not start:
110 Bill Stroppe (USA) Kurtis - Mercury Bill Stroppe BM
In entry list:
2 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 250 MM 0260MM Phil Hill D
11 Jerry Borden (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Jerry Borden Not known if ran CM
12 Max Briney (USA) Allard - Lincoln C. C. Asimus Not known if ran BM
14 James Royle (USA) Jaguar XK120 James E. Royle Not known if ran CP
21 Bruce Kessler (USA) Jaguar XK120 Bruce Kessler Not known if ran CP
23 Bob Menefee (USA) Jaguar XK120 Frank Prentice Not known if ran CP
24 Frank McGurk (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac Frank McGurk Not known if ran BM
28 Van Conway (USA) MG TC (V8-60) Van Conway Not known if ran DM
30 Charles Thompson (USA) Morgan Chas. Thompson Not known if ran D
32 John Benson (USA) Jaguar XK120 John Benson Not known if ran CP
34 Edward Wilder (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Edward Wilder Not known if ran CM
35 Marion Playan (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Marion J. Playan Not known if started C
38 Marion Lowe (USA) MG TD Willys Marion Lowe Not known if ran DM
39 James Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash James R. Lowe Not known if ran EM>DM
46 Jack Kahlo (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jack D. Kahlo Not known if ran CP
47 Jim O'Brien (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Jimmy O'Brien Not known if ran C
52 Paul Pedigo (USA) MG TC (V8-60) Paul Pedigo Not known if ran DM
56 Troy McHenry (USA) MG TC V8-60 Troy McHenry Not known if ran DM
64 Chris Kuchenbecker (USA) Allard - Cadillac C. Kuchenbecker Not known if ran BM
65 David Watson (USA) Morris (V8-60) Dave Watson Not known if ran DM
66 Roger Bloxham (USA) Jaguar XK120 Roger Bloxham Not known if ran CP
67 Carl Hundy (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Carl Hundy Not known if ran C
71 John Jackson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M John Jackson Not known if ran C
72 Rick Hey (USA) Jaguar XK120 Major Rick Hey Not known if ran CP
81 John McGregor (USA) Jaguar XK120 John McGregor Not known if ran CP
83 Bob Anderson (USA) Jaguar XK120 Bob Anderson Not known if ran CP
84 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - DeSoto Bill Murphy Not known if ran BM
90 Cy Painter (USA) Jaguar XK120 Cy Painter Not known if ran CP
92 Paul Parker (USA) Eliminator F. Livingstone Not known if ran BM
100 Harvey Mayer (USA) Austin-Healey 100 C. W. Larabee Not known if started D
107 Paul Green (USA) Willys Jeepster Studebaker Paul Green Not known if started C
113 Jerry Conroe (USA) Jaguar Special Bill Pickford Not known if ran CM
114 Walter Garlick (USA) Jaguar XK120 Walter Garlick Not known if ran CP
115 Bill Freedman (USA) Jaguar XK120 Wm. Freedman Not known if ran CP
116 Harrison Evans (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Harrison Evans Not known if ran CM
124 Klaus Bythiner (USA) Allard - Cadillac Klaus Bythiner Not known if ran BM
128 George Barris (USA) Jaguar XK120 Geo. Barris Not known if ran CP
145 Al Eurengy (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Al Eurengy Not known if ran C
152 Gene White (USA) Chevrolet Sp. Booster Wilmington Not known if ran CM

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US National Races Round: 79

Long Beach [MG]

Long Beach Sports Car Road Race (Race 8 - Stock MG Owners), Reeves Field, Terminal Island Date: 4.10.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
4 Ed Barker (USA) MG TD Ed Barker Not known if ran F
5 J. P. Swarthout (USA) MG TD J. P. Swarthout Not known if ran F
7 Skip Swartley (USA) MG TD Kitty Burton Not known if ran F
13 V. C. Andersen (USA) MG TC V. C. Andersen Not known if ran F
15 Jim Carroll (USA) MG TD Jim Carroll Not known if ran F
16 Bill Johns (USA) MG TD John Pares Not known if ran F
17 Jack Watson (USA) MG TD Lee Carpenter Not known if ran F
19 John Arnold (USA) MG TD John Arnold Not known if ran FP
27 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD Sandy Sinclair Not known if ran F
29 Walt Stone (USA) MG TD Walt Stone Not known if ran F
31 Michael Smith (USA) MG TC Michael Smith Not known if ran F
37 Robert Reynolds (USA) MG TD Robert Reynolds Not known if ran F
41 Don Speer (USA) MG TD Don Speer Not known if ran F
43 Bob McKeon (USA) MG TD Bob McKeon Not known if ran F
45 Bill Barbour (USA) MG TD Bill Barbour Not known if ran F
48 Gene James (USA) MG TD Gene James Not known if ran F
49 Hayward MG TD R. E. Hayward Not known if ran F
51 M. O. Miles (USA) MG TD Ken Miles Not known if ran F
53 Dennis Peet (USA) MG TD Dennis Peet Not known if ran F
54 Irving Bostwick (USA) MG TD Irving Bostwick Not known if ran F
58 F. E. Parker (USA) MG TD F. E. Parker Not known if ran F
59 Gustave Salmont (USA) MG TC Gus. H. Salmont Not known if ran F
61 Bill Thomas (USA) MG Bill Thomas Not known if ran F
62 Lewis W. Twohey (USA) MG Lewis W. Twohey Not known if ran F
63 Frank Valdez (USA) MG Frank Valdez Not known if ran F
68 Robert Snow (USA) MG TD R. B. Snow Not known if ran F
69 Mary Davis (USA) MG TD Bob Drake Not known if ran F
74 Bob Trennert (USA) MG TD Bob Trennert Not known if ran F
75 Bob Oker (USA) MG TD Robert Oker Not known if ran F
77 Jim Ahrens (USA) MG TC Jim Ahrens Not known if ran F
79 Eleanor Mahon (USA) MG TC Eleanor Mahon Not known if ran F
80 Charles Marshall (USA) MG TD Chuck Marshall Not known if ran F
85 Margie Parker (USA) MG TD Curt Parker Not known if ran F
87 W. A. Bowles (USA) MG TD W. A. Bowles Not known if ran F
89 Charles Ducker (USA) MG TD Herb Jeffries Not known if ran F
91 H. Johnson (USA) MG TD H. Johnson Not known if ran F
93 Jerry Huff (USA) MG TD Jerry Huff Not known if ran F
94 Robt. Byrom (USA) MG Lt. Robt. Byrom Not known if ran F
97 William Scott (USA) MG TD Bill Scott Not known if ran F
98 Bradley MG TD J. M. Bradley Not known if ran F
99 Lars Peter Jacobsen (USA) MG NA L. P. Jacobsen Not known if ran FM
102 Pat Hart (USA) MG TD Patrick Hart Not known if ran F
103 V. Kovacevich (USA) MG TD V. Kovacevich Not known if ran F
105 John Hart (USA) MG TD John Hart Not known if ran F
106 Harlan Hall (USA) MG TC Harlan Hall Not known if ran F
108 Kenneth Deeter (USA) MG TD Ken Deeter Not known if ran F
109 H. B. Graham (USA) MG TD H. B. Graham Not known if ran F
119 Hal Dolden (USA) MG TC Hal Dolden Not known if ran F
120 Helen DeOlivera (USA) MG TD Henry DeOlivera Not known if ran F
121 Dick Cesmat (USA) MG TC Dick Cesmat Not known if ran F
122 Clay Robbins (USA) MG TC Clay Robbins Not known if ran F
123 John Collins (USA) MG TD John W. Collins Not known if ran F
125 Elaine Brownlee (USA) MG TD Elaine Brownlee Not known if ran F
126 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TD Robert Brigham Not known if ran F
127 Clive Boyer (USA) MG TD Clive Boyer Not known if ran F
129 Fred Anderson (USA) MG TD Fred Anderson Not known if ran F
131 Bill Bowering (USA) MG TD Bill Bowering Not known if ran F
133 A. S. Long (USA) MG TC A. S. Long Not known if ran F
135 Angus Wright (USA) MG TD Angus Wright Not known if ran F
136 Stan Brisbin (USA) MG TD Stan Brisbin Not known if ran F
138 Jack Wilder (USA) MG TD Jack Wilder Not known if ran F
143 Cy Yedor (USA) MG TC Cy Yedor Not known if ran F
144 Robert Eckley (USA) MG TD R. Eckley Not known if ran F
146 Harry Hanford (USA) MG TD Harry C. Hanford Not known if ran F
147 Ernest Massey (USA) MG TD Ernest Massey Not known if ran F
148 Joseph Pichette (USA) MG TD Joseph Pichette Not known if ran F
149 George Sandberg (USA) MG TD George Sandberg Not known if ran F
150 Bert Anakin (USA) MG TD Bert Anakin Not known if ran F
151 Bill Leyden (USA) MG TC Gene White Not known if ran F

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US National Races Round: 80

Long Beach [Production +1.5]

Long Beach Sports Car Road Race (Race 9 - Stock Sports Cars to 1500cc), Reeves Field, Terminal Island Date: 4.10.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
In entry list:
14 James Royle (USA) Jaguar XK120 James E. Royle Not known if ran CP
21 Bruce Kessler (USA) Jaguar XK120 Bruce Kessler Not known if ran CP
23 Bob Menefee (USA) Jaguar XK120 Frank Prentice Not known if ran CP
30 Charles Thompson (USA) Morgan Chas. Thompson Not known if ran D
32 John Benson (USA) Jaguar XK120 John Benson Not known if ran CP
35 Marion Playan (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Marion J. Playan Not known if started C
46 Jack Kahlo (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jack D. Kahlo Not known if ran CP
47 Jim O'Brien (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Jimmy O'Brien Not known if ran C
66 Roger Bloxham (USA) Jaguar XK120 Roger Bloxham Not known if ran CP
67 Carl Hundy (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Carl Hundy Not known if ran C
71 John Jackson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M John Jackson Not known if ran C
72 Rick Hey (USA) Jaguar XK120 Major Rick Hey Not known if ran CP
81 John McGregor (USA) Jaguar XK120 John McGregor Not known if ran CP
83 Bob Anderson (USA) Jaguar XK120 Bob Anderson Not known if ran CP
90 Cy Painter (USA) Jaguar XK120 Cy Painter Not known if ran CP
100 Harvey Mayer (USA) Austin-Healey 100 C. W. Larabee Not known if started D
107 Paul Green (USA) Willys Jeepster Studebaker Paul Green Not known if started C
114 Walter Garlick (USA) Jaguar XK120 Walter Garlick Not known if ran CP
115 Bill Freedman (USA) Jaguar XK120 Wm. Freedman Not known if ran CP
128 George Barris (USA) Jaguar XK120 Geo. Barris Not known if ran CP
145 Al Eurengy (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Al Eurengy Not known if ran C

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US National Races Round: 81

Long Beach [S1.5]

Long Beach Sports Car Road Race (Race 10 - Stock and Modified Sports Cars to 1500cc), Reeves Field, Terminal Island Date: 4.10.1953


Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 50 Ken Miles (GB) MG Special Ken Miles FM
2. 9 Tracy Bird (USA) MG Special Tracy Bird FM
Did not finish:
10 George Beavis (USA) Offenhauser Special Geo. Beavis 0 Starter FM
In entry list:
1 William Bell (USA) MG Special Bumpy Bell Not known if ran FM
4 Ed Barker (USA) MG TD Ed Barker Not known if ran F
5 J. P. Swarthout (USA) MG TD J. P. Swarthout Not known if ran F
7 Skip Swartley (USA) MG TD Kitty Burton Not known if ran F
8 Henry Manney (USA) Siata 300BC Crosley ST... Henry Manney Not known if ran GM
13 V. C. Andersen (USA) MG TC V. C. Andersen Not known if ran F
15 Jim Carroll (USA) MG TD Jim Carroll Not known if ran F
16 Bill Johns (USA) MG TD John Pares Not known if ran F
17 Jack Watson (USA) MG TD Lee Carpenter Not known if ran F
18 Chuck Gardner (USA) Crosley Chuck Gardner Not known if ran G
19 John Arnold (USA) MG TD John Arnold Not known if ran FP
25 Dennis Shillam (USA) Porsche 356 Dennis Shillam Not known if ran FP
27 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD Sandy Sinclair Not known if ran F
29 Walt Stone (USA) MG TD Walt Stone Not known if ran F
31 Michael Smith (USA) MG TC Michael Smith Not known if ran F
33 Shay Rompell (USA) Singer Shay Rompell Not known if ran F
37 Robert Reynolds (USA) MG TD Robert Reynolds Not known if ran F
40 William C. Roberts (USA) Porsche Wm. C. Roberts Not known if ran F
41 Don Speer (USA) MG TD Don Speer Not known if ran F
42 Bob Anderson (USA) VW Don Smith Not known if ran FM
43 Bob McKeon (USA) MG TD Bob McKeon Not known if ran F
44 Richard Van Laanen (USA) Singer R. J. Van Laanen Not known if ran FP
45 Bill Barbour (USA) MG TD Bill Barbour Not known if ran F
48 Gene James (USA) MG TD Gene James Not known if ran F
49 Hayward MG TD R. E. Hayward Not known if ran F
51 M. O. Miles (USA) MG TD Ken Miles Not known if ran F
53 Dennis Peet (USA) MG TD Dennis Peet Not known if ran F
54 Irving Bostwick (USA) MG TD Irving Bostwick Not known if ran F
57 Roger Smith (USA) VW Roger D. Smith Not known if ran F
58 F. E. Parker (USA) MG TD F. E. Parker Not known if ran F
59 Gustave Salmont (USA) MG TC Gus. H. Salmont Not known if ran F
60 Bob Norton (USA) Porsche Bob Norton Not known if ran F
61 Bill Thomas (USA) MG Bill Thomas Not known if ran F
62 Lewis W. Twohey (USA) MG Lewis W. Twohey Not known if ran F
63 Frank Valdez (USA) MG Frank Valdez Not known if ran F
68 Robert Snow (USA) MG TD R. B. Snow Not known if ran F
69 Mary Davis (USA) MG TD Bob Drake Not known if ran F
70 Bob Piercy (USA) Austin A40 Robert Piercy Not known if ran F
73 Perry Peron (USA) Panhard Perry Peron Not known if started GP
74 Bob Trennert (USA) MG TD Bob Trennert Not known if ran F
75 Bob Oker (USA) MG TD Robert Oker Not known if ran F
76 Kurt Hildebrand (USA) Nardi Spyder Kurt Hildebrand Not known if ran GM
77 Jim Ahrens (USA) MG TC Jim Ahrens Not known if ran F
79 Eleanor Mahon (USA) MG TC Eleanor Mahon Not known if ran F
80 Charles Marshall (USA) MG TD Chuck Marshall Not known if ran F
82 François Crouzet (F) Panhard François Crouzet Not known if started GP
85 Margie Parker (USA) MG TD Curt Parker Not known if ran F
86 Jack Carberry (USA) Jowett Jupiter Jack Carberry Not known if ran FP
87 W. A. Bowles (USA) MG TD W. A. Bowles Not known if ran F
88 Wilbur Lamoreaux (USA) Singer W. Lamoreaux Not known if ran F
89 Charles Ducker (USA) MG TD Herb Jeffries Not known if ran F
91 H. Johnson (USA) MG TD H. Johnson Not known if ran F
93 Jerry Huff (USA) MG TD Jerry Huff Not known if ran F
94 Robt. Byrom (USA) MG Lt. Robt. Byrom Not known if ran F
96 Fred Datig (USA) D.B. Le Mans Fred Datig Not known if ran G
97 William Scott (USA) MG TD Bill Scott Not known if ran F
98 Bradley MG TD J. M. Bradley Not known if ran F
99 Lars Peter Jacobsen (USA) MG NA L. P. Jacobsen Not known if ran FM
101 Owen VW L. M. Owen Not known if ran F
102 Pat Hart (USA) MG TD Patrick Hart Not known if ran F
103 V. Kovacevich (USA) MG TD V. Kovacevich Not known if ran F
104 Robert McDonnald (USA) Singer Robert McDannold Not known if ran FP
105 John Hart (USA) MG TD John Hart Not known if ran F
106 Harlan Hall (USA) MG TC Harlan Hall Not known if ran F
108 Kenneth Deeter (USA) MG TD Ken Deeter Not known if ran F
109 H. B. Graham (USA) MG TD H. B. Graham Not known if ran F
112 Stan Mullin (USA) Porsche Jack Armstron Not known if ran FM
117 C. K. Enoch (USA) Singer Betty W. Enoch Not known if ran F
118 M. F. Earl (USA) Singer M. F. Earl Not known if ran F
119 Hal Dolden (USA) MG TC Hal Dolden Not known if ran F
120 Helen DeOlivera (USA) MG TD Henry DeOlivera Not known if ran F
121 Dick Cesmat (USA) MG TC Dick Cesmat Not known if ran F
122 Clay Robbins (USA) MG TC Clay Robbins Not known if ran F
123 John Collins (USA) MG TD John W. Collins Not known if ran F
125 Elaine Brownlee (USA) MG TD Elaine Brownlee Not known if ran F
126 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TD Robert Brigham Not known if ran F
127 Clive Boyer (USA) MG TD Clive Boyer Not known if ran F
129 Fred Anderson (USA) MG TD Fred Anderson Not known if ran F
130 Manly Alderson (USA) Crosley Manly Alderson Not known if ran G
131 Bill Bowering (USA) MG TD Bill Bowering Not known if ran F
132 John P. Young (USA) Young Special J. P. Young Not known if ran GM
133 A. S. Long (USA) MG TC A. S. Long Not known if ran F
135 Angus Wright (USA) MG TD Angus Wright Not known if ran F
136 Stan Brisbin (USA) MG TD Stan Brisbin Not known if ran F
137 Joe Richardson (USA) Simca Joe Richardson Not known if ran FM
138 Jack Wilder (USA) MG TD Jack Wilder Not known if ran F
139 Jack Milne (USA) Singer Jack Milne Not known if ran F
140 Joseph Weissman (USA) Jowett Jupiter Joseph J. Weissman Not known if ran FP
141 William Wilder (USA) Siata Gran Sport SL... Wm. M. Wilder Not known if ran F
142 Nick Nicalaides (USA) Singer Neil Compton Not known if ran F
143 Cy Yedor (USA) MG TC Cy Yedor Not known if ran F
144 Robert Eckley (USA) MG TD R. Eckley Not known if ran F
146 Harry Hanford (USA) MG TD Harry C. Hanford Not known if ran F
147 Ernest Massey (USA) MG TD Ernest Massey Not known if ran F
148 Joseph Pichette (USA) MG TD Joseph Pichette Not known if ran F
149 George Sandberg (USA) MG TD George Sandberg Not known if ran F
150 Bert Anakin (USA) MG TD Bert Anakin Not known if ran F
151 Bill Leyden (USA) MG TC Gene White Not known if ran F
154 Steve Wilder (USA) VW Stephen F. Wilder Not known if ran F
169 Cal Marks (USA) Jowett Jupiter Jupiter Cars Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 82

Long Beach [Sports]

Long Beach Sports Car Road Race (Race 12 - Final Race), Reeves Field, Terminal Island Date: 4.10.1953


Circuit length: 3,701 km Race distance: Winner's average speed:

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. 110 Bill Stroppe (USA) Kurtis 500S Mercury Bill Stroppe BM
2. 50 Ken Miles (GB) MG Special Ken Miles F
3. 12 Max Briney (USA) Allard - Lincoln C. C. Asimus BM
4. 55 Chuck Daigh (USA) Jaguar Sp. Jay Beesemyer CM
Other starters:
24 Frank McGurk (USA) Kurtis - Cadillac Frank McGurk BM
64 Chris Kuchenbecker (USA) Allard - Cadillac C. Kuchenbecker BM
84 Bill Murphy (USA) Kurtis - DeSoto Bill Murphy BM
124 Klaus Bythiner (USA) Allard - Cadillac Klaus Bythiner BM
156 Don Stables (USA) Siata 208S V8 BS...
In entry list:
1 William Bell (USA) MG Special Bumpy Bell Not known if ran F
2 Phil Hill (USA) Ferrari 250 MM 0260MM Phil Hill D
4 Ed Barker (USA) MG TD Ed Barker Not known if ran F
5 J. P. Swarthout (USA) MG TD J. P. Swarthout Not known if ran F
7 Skip Swartley (USA) MG TD Kitty Burton Not known if ran F
8 Henry Manney (USA) Siata 300BC Crosley ST... Henry Manney Not known if ran GM
9 Tracy Bird (USA) MG Special Tracy Bird Not known if ran F
10 George Beavis (USA) Offenhauser Special Geo. Beavis Not known if ran FM
11 Jerry Borden (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Jerry Borden Not known if ran CM
13 V. C. Andersen (USA) MG TC V. C. Andersen Not known if ran F
14 James Royle (USA) Jaguar XK120 James E. Royle Not known if ran CP
15 Jim Carroll (USA) MG TD Jim Carroll Not known if ran F
16 Bill Johns (USA) MG TD John Pares Not known if ran F
17 Jack Watson (USA) MG TD Lee Carpenter Not known if ran F
18 Chuck Gardner (USA) Crosley Chuck Gardner Not known if ran G
19 John Arnold (USA) MG TD John Arnold Not known if ran FP
21 Bruce Kessler (USA) Jaguar XK120 Bruce Kessler Not known if ran CP
23 Bob Menefee (USA) Jaguar XK120 Frank Prentice Not known if ran CP
25 Dennis Shillam (USA) Porsche 356 Dennis Shillam Not known if ran FP
27 Sanford Sinclair (USA) MG TD Sandy Sinclair Not known if ran F
28 Van Conway (USA) MG TC (V8-60) Van Conway Not known if ran DM
29 Walt Stone (USA) MG TD Walt Stone Not known if ran F
30 Charles Thompson (USA) Morgan Chas. Thompson Not known if ran D
31 Michael Smith (USA) MG TC Michael Smith Not known if ran F
32 John Benson (USA) Jaguar XK120 John Benson Not known if ran CP
33 Shay Rompell (USA) Singer Shay Rompell Not known if ran F
34 Edward Wilder (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Edward Wilder Not known if ran CM
35 Marion Playan (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Marion J. Playan Not known if started C
37 Robert Reynolds (USA) MG TD Robert Reynolds Not known if ran F
38 Marion Lowe (USA) MG TD Willys Marion Lowe Not known if ran DM
39 James Lowe (USA) Frazer Nash James R. Lowe Not known if ran EM>DM
40 William C. Roberts (USA) Porsche Wm. C. Roberts Not known if ran F
41 Don Speer (USA) MG TD Don Speer Not known if ran F
42 Bob Anderson (USA) VW Don Smith Not known if ran FM
43 Bob McKeon (USA) MG TD Bob McKeon Not known if ran F
44 Richard Van Laanen (USA) Singer R. J. Van Laanen Not known if ran FP
45 Bill Barbour (USA) MG TD Bill Barbour Not known if ran F
46 Jack Kahlo (USA) Jaguar XK120 Jack D. Kahlo Not known if ran CP
47 Jim O'Brien (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Jimmy O'Brien Not known if ran C
48 Gene James (USA) MG TD Gene James Not known if ran F
49 Hayward MG TD R. E. Hayward Not known if ran F
51 M. O. Miles (USA) MG TD Ken Miles Not known if ran F
52 Paul Pedigo (USA) MG TC (V8-60) Paul Pedigo Not known if ran DM
53 Dennis Peet (USA) MG TD Dennis Peet Not known if ran F
54 Irving Bostwick (USA) MG TD Irving Bostwick Not known if ran F
56 Troy McHenry (USA) MG TC V8-60 Troy McHenry Not known if ran DM
57 Roger Smith (USA) VW Roger D. Smith Not known if ran F
58 F. E. Parker (USA) MG TD F. E. Parker Not known if ran F
59 Gustave Salmont (USA) MG TC Gus. H. Salmont Not known if ran F
60 Bob Norton (USA) Porsche Bob Norton Not known if ran F
61 Bill Thomas (USA) MG Bill Thomas Not known if ran F
62 Lewis W. Twohey (USA) MG Lewis W. Twohey Not known if ran F
63 Frank Valdez (USA) MG Frank Valdez Not known if ran F
65 David Watson (USA) Morris (V8-60) Dave Watson Not known if ran DM
66 Roger Bloxham (USA) Jaguar XK120 Roger Bloxham Not known if ran CP
67 Carl Hundy (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Carl Hundy Not known if ran C
68 Robert Snow (USA) MG TD R. B. Snow Not known if ran F
69 Mary Davis (USA) MG TD Bob Drake Not known if ran F
70 Bob Piercy (USA) Austin A40 Robert Piercy Not known if ran F
71 John Jackson (USA) Jaguar XK120 M John Jackson Not known if ran C
72 Rick Hey (USA) Jaguar XK120 Major Rick Hey Not known if ran CP
73 Perry Peron (USA) Panhard Perry Peron Not known if started GP
74 Bob Trennert (USA) MG TD Bob Trennert Not known if ran F
75 Bob Oker (USA) MG TD Robert Oker Not known if ran F
76 Kurt Hildebrand (USA) Nardi Spyder Kurt Hildebrand Not known if ran GM
77 Jim Ahrens (USA) MG TC Jim Ahrens Not known if ran F
79 Eleanor Mahon (USA) MG TC Eleanor Mahon Not known if ran F
80 Charles Marshall (USA) MG TD Chuck Marshall Not known if ran F
81 John McGregor (USA) Jaguar XK120 John McGregor Not known if ran CP
82 François Crouzet (F) Panhard François Crouzet Not known if started GP
83 Bob Anderson (USA) Jaguar XK120 Bob Anderson Not known if ran CP
85 Margie Parker (USA) MG TD Curt Parker Not known if ran F
86 Jack Carberry (USA) Jowett Jupiter Jack Carberry Not known if ran FP
87 W. A. Bowles (USA) MG TD W. A. Bowles Not known if ran F
88 Wilbur Lamoreaux (USA) Singer W. Lamoreaux Not known if ran F
89 Charles Ducker (USA) MG TD Herb Jeffries Not known if ran F
90 Cy Painter (USA) Jaguar XK120 Cy Painter Not known if ran CP
91 H. Johnson (USA) MG TD H. Johnson Not known if ran F
92 Paul Parker (USA) Eliminator F. Livingstone Not known if ran BM
93 Jerry Huff (USA) MG TD Jerry Huff Not known if ran F
94 Robt. Byrom (USA) MG Lt. Robt. Byrom Not known if ran F
96 Fred Datig (USA) D.B. Le Mans Fred Datig Not known if ran G
97 William Scott (USA) MG TD Bill Scott Not known if ran F
98 Bradley MG TD J. M. Bradley Not known if ran F
99 Lars Peter Jacobsen (USA) MG NA L. P. Jacobsen Not known if ran FM
100 Harvey Mayer (USA) Austin-Healey 100 C. W. Larabee Not known if started D
101 Owen VW L. M. Owen Not known if ran F
102 Pat Hart (USA) MG TD Patrick Hart Not known if ran F
103 V. Kovacevich (USA) MG TD V. Kovacevich Not known if ran F
104 Robert McDonnald (USA) Singer Robert McDannold Not known if ran FP
105 John Hart (USA) MG TD John Hart Not known if ran F
106 Harlan Hall (USA) MG TC Harlan Hall Not known if ran F
107 Paul Green (USA) Willys Jeepster Studebaker Paul Green Not known if started C
108 Kenneth Deeter (USA) MG TD Ken Deeter Not known if ran F
109 H. B. Graham (USA) MG TD H. B. Graham Not known if ran F
112 Stan Mullin (USA) Porsche Jack Armstron Not known if ran FM
113 Jerry Conroe (USA) Jaguar Special Bill Pickford Not known if ran CM
114 Walter Garlick (USA) Jaguar XK120 Walter Garlick Not known if ran CP
115 Bill Freedman (USA) Jaguar XK120 Wm. Freedman Not known if ran CP
116 Harrison Evans (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Harrison Evans Not known if ran CM
117 C. K. Enoch (USA) Singer Betty W. Enoch Not known if ran F
118 M. F. Earl (USA) Singer M. F. Earl Not known if ran F
119 Hal Dolden (USA) MG TC Hal Dolden Not known if ran F
120 Helen DeOlivera (USA) MG TD Henry DeOlivera Not known if ran F
121 Dick Cesmat (USA) MG TC Dick Cesmat Not known if ran F
122 Clay Robbins (USA) MG TC Clay Robbins Not known if ran F
123 John Collins (USA) MG TD John W. Collins Not known if ran F
125 Elaine Brownlee (USA) MG TD Elaine Brownlee Not known if ran F
126 Robert Brigham (USA) MG TD Robert Brigham Not known if ran F
127 Clive Boyer (USA) MG TD Clive Boyer Not known if ran F
128 George Barris (USA) Jaguar XK120 Geo. Barris Not known if ran CP
129 Fred Anderson (USA) MG TD Fred Anderson Not known if ran F
130 Manly Alderson (USA) Crosley Manly Alderson Not known if ran G
131 Bill Bowering (USA) MG TD Bill Bowering Not known if ran F
132 John P. Young (USA) Young Special J. P. Young Not known if ran GM
133 A. S. Long (USA) MG TC A. S. Long Not known if ran F
135 Angus Wright (USA) MG TD Angus Wright Not known if ran F
136 Stan Brisbin (USA) MG TD Stan Brisbin Not known if ran F
137 Joe Richardson (USA) Simca Joe Richardson Not known if ran FM
138 Jack Wilder (USA) MG TD Jack Wilder Not known if ran F
139 Jack Milne (USA) Singer Jack Milne Not known if ran F
140 Joseph Weissman (USA) Jowett Jupiter Joseph J. Weissman Not known if ran FP
141 William Wilder (USA) Siata Gran Sport ST... Wm. M. Wilder Not known if ran F
142 Nick Nicalaides (USA) Singer Neil Compton Not known if ran F
143 Cy Yedor (USA) MG TC Cy Yedor Not known if ran F
144 Robert Eckley (USA) MG TD R. Eckley Not known if ran F
145 Al Eurengy (USA) Jaguar XK120 M Al Eurengy Not known if ran C
146 Harry Hanford (USA) MG TD Harry C. Hanford Not known if ran F
147 Ernest Massey (USA) MG TD Ernest Massey Not known if ran F
148 Joseph Pichette (USA) MG TD Joseph Pichette Not known if ran F
149 George Sandberg (USA) MG TD George Sandberg Not known if ran F
150 Bert Anakin (USA) MG TD Bert Anakin Not known if ran F
151 Bill Leyden (USA) MG TC Gene White Not known if ran F
152 Gene White (USA) Chevrolet Sp. Booster Wilmington Not known if ran CM
154 Steve Wilder (USA) VW Stephen F. Wilder Not known if ran F
169 Cal Marks (USA) Jowett Jupiter Jupiter Cars Not known if ran FP

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US National Races Round: 83

SCCA Regional Thompson

SCCA Regionals, Thompson Raceway Date: 11.10.1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice

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US National Races Round: 200

Ottawa

Ottawa Light Car Club, Carp Road Race Date: 1953

Started:16

Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
1. - Gisbert von Boch (CDN) Jaguar XK120 Special 15
2. - Gord Holloway (CDN) MG Special
3. - Reg Ogilvie (CDN) MG TC

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US National Races Round: 201

Stout Field

Indianapolis SCCA Races, Stout Field Date: 1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice

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US National Races Round: 202

Aspen

Aspen Date: 1953


Pos.No.Driver / NationalityCarEntrantLapsTime/retiredPos.GroupPos.Practice
Did not finish:
- George Joseph (USA) Ferrari 340 America 0140A DNF

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