The 1953-05 was a Grand National (now Sprint Cup) event held at Charlotte Speedway on April 5, 1953. Five drivers exchanged the lead in the last twenty-five laps, but it was upset driver Dick Passwater pulling out the victory. For Passwater, who held off Gary Sosebee for the win, it was his only career victory. Clutch issues forced eventual season champion Herb Thomas to 12th. Stats