| 1953 AAA Championship Car season | |
|---|---|
| AAA National Championship Trail | |
| Season | |
| Races | 12 |
| Start date | May 30 |
| End date | November 11 |
| Awards | |
| National champion |  Sam Hanks |
| Indianapolis 500 winner | Bill Vukovich |
The 1953 AAA Championship Car season consisted of 12 races, beginning in Speedway, Indiana on May 30 and concluding in Phoenix, Arizona on November 11. There was also one non-championship event in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The AAA National Champion was Sam Hanks, and the Indianapolis 500 winner was Bill Vukovich. Chet Miller died while practicing for the Indianapolis 500.