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This list of 1948 motorsport champions is a list of national or international auto racing series with a Championship decided by the points or positions earned by a driver from multiple races.
| Series | Driver | Season article |
|---|---|---|
| AAA National Championship |  Ted Horn | 1948 AAA Championship Car season |
| Baycities Outdoor Midget Racing Championship | Fred Agabashian | |
| German Small Car Championship |  Walter Komossa [1] |
| Series | Driver | Season article |
|---|---|---|
| Turismo Carretera |  Oscar Alfredo Gálvez |
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