1953 Indianapolis 500 Classification Classification

| Grid | Constructor_ | Qual | Rank_ | Laps | Time_retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Lesovsky - Offenhauser | 135.26 | 32 | 94 | Ignition |
| 17 | Kurtis Kraft - Offenhauser | 136.21 | 16 | 89 | Magneto |
| 8 | Kurtis Kraft - Offenhauser | 137.66 | 3 | 86 | Engine |
| 15 | Watson - Offenhauser | 136.86 | 12 | 76 | Accident |
| 13 | Kurtis Kraft - Offenhauser | 137.26 | 9 | 53 | Accident |
| 16 | Kuzma - Offenhauser | 136.56 | 14 | 42 | Fuel Leak |
| 30 | Kurtis Kraft - Offenhauser | 136.09 | 18 | 30 | Magneto |
| 11 | Bromme - Offenhauser | 137.43 | 7 | 14 | Oil Leak |
| 33 | Del Roy - Offenhauser | 135.26 | 33 | 6 | Ignition |
| 5 | Stevens - Offenhauser | 136.06 | 19 | 3 | Accident |