In 1954 a crowd of 12,000 watched a field of 122 cars. The feature race was called the Cumberland Cup Race—The winner of the 80 mile event----Dr. M.R.J. Wyllie.

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1954 Cumberland Nationals - Novice and Tri-State Cup Races

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ENTRIES FROM 1954 PROGRAM

********** SCANNED RACE RESULTS **********

RESULTS FROM 1954 SPORTS CAR MAGAZINE

(Courtesy of David N. Seielstad)

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