The 1973 RAC British Saloon Car Championship was the 16th season of the championship. Frank Gardner became the second driver to win three BTCC titles, driving a Chevrolet Camaro. Official list of BTCC champions
Calendar & Winners All races were held in the United Kingdom. Overall winners in bold. Round Circuit Date Class A Winner Class B Winner Class C Winner Class D Winner 1 Brands Hatch, Kent 18 March Les Nash Vince Woodman Dave Brodie Frank Gardner 2 Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire 8 April Bill McGovern Vince Woodman Andy Rouse Brian Muir 3 Thruxton Circuit, Hampshire 23 April Melvyn Adams Peter Hanson Dave Brodie Frank Gardner 4 Thruxton Circuit, Hampshire 28 May James Burrows Peter Hanson Dave Brodie Frank Gardner 5 Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire 14 July Bill McGovern Vince Woodman Jonathan Buncombe Frank Gardner 6 Ingliston, Edinburgh 19 August Les Nash Peter Hanson Jonathan Buncombe Frank Gardner 7* A Brands Hatch, Kent 22 AugustNot contested. Vince Woodman Andy Rouse Frank Gardner B Bill McGovern Not contested. 8 Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire 23 September Bill McGovern Peter Hanson Jose de Uriarte Hervé le Guellec Derek Bell Harald Ertl 9 Brands Hatch, Kent 21 October Les Nash Vince Woodman Andy Rouse Brian Muir Group 1 cars raced alongside Class A at round 7. Holman 'Les' Blackburn won the class.
Championship results
Driver's championship Pos. Driver Car RAC British Saloon Car Championship, touringcarracing.net Retrieved 24 January 2014 Points 1 Frank Gardner Chevrolet Camaro Z28 66 2 Andy Rouse Ford Escort RS 1600 45 3 Peter Hanson Ford Escort 1300 BDA 45 4 Vince Woodman Ford Escort 1300 BDA 43
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