| Date | Sunday 7 June 1953 |
| Event | Paul Greifzu Memorial Race |
| Circuit | Dessau |
| Event Format | Race of 16 laps |
| Championship | East German Championship |
| Race number | #2 of 5 in 1953 #6 (of all time) |
| Laps | 16 |
| Circuit Perimeter | 5000 m |
| Race Distance | 5000 × 16 + 6 = 80.006 km |
| Entries | 5 |
| Qualifiers | No qualifying session |
| Finishers | 5 |
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| Milestones | EMW – 1st Win (Engine Manufacturer)
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