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NASCAR in the 1973 season. Full information

25th season of the NASCAR proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 21st January to 21st October in 1973, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of NASCAR!

Beginners of the season: Tony Bettenhausen jr , Earl Ross , Jody Ridley , Harry Gant , Richard White , Gerald Thompson , Harry Jefferson , Hugh Pearson , John Utsman , Eddie Bond , Charles Barrett , Yvon DuHamel , Richie Panch , Slick Gardner , Charlie Blanton , Billy Scott , Eddie Pettyjohn , Ed Sczech , Bob Whitlow , Leon Fox , George Behlman , Jack Simpson , Romie Alderman , Nels Miller , Chuck Wahl , Johnny Benson , Randy Tissot , Bob Davis , Baxter Price , Toby Tobias

List of races and tracks in the 1973 season

Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
1973 Riverside NASCAR Race 1	Mark Donohue AMC Matador, #16	Riverside	21st January 1973
1973 Daytona 500	Richard Petty Dodge Charger, #43	Daytona	18th February 1973
1973 Richmond NASCAR Race 1	Richard Petty Dodge Charger, #43	Richmond	25th February 1973
1973 North Carolina NASCAR Race 1	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	North Carolina	18th March 1973
1973 Bristol NASCAR Race 1	Cale Yarborough Chevrolet Chevelle, #11	Bristol	25th March 1973
1973 Atlanta NASCAR Race 1	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	Atlanta	1st April 1973
1973 North Wilkesboro NASCAR Race 1	Richard Petty Dodge Charger, #43	North Wilkesboro	8th April 1973
1973 Darlington NASCAR Race 1	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	Darlington	15th April 1973
1973 Martinsville NASCAR Race 1	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	Martinsville	29th April 1973
1973 Talladega NASCAR Race 1	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	Talladega	6th May 1973
1973 Nashville NASCAR Race 1	Cale Yarborough Chevrolet Chevelle, #11	Nashville Fairgrounds	12th May 1973
1973 World 600	Buddy Baker Dodge Charger, #71	Charlotte	27th May 1973
1973 Dover Downs NASCAR Race 1	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	Dover Downs	3rd June 1973
1973 Texas NASCAR	Richard Petty Dodge Charger, #43	Texas World Speedway	10th June 1973
1973 Riverside NASCAR Race 2	Bobby Allison Chevrolet Chevelle, #12	Riverside	17th June 1973
1973 Michigan NASCAR	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	Michigan	24th June 1973
1973 Daytona NASCAR	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	Daytona	4th July 1973
1973 Bristol NASCAR Race 2	Benny Parsons , John A Utsman Chevrolet Chevelle, #72	Bristol	8th July 1973
1973 Atlanta NASCAR Race 2	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	Atlanta	22nd July 1973
1973 Talladega NASCAR Race 2	Dick Brooks Plymouth Roadrunner, #22	Talladega	12th August 1973
1973 Nashville NASCAR Race 2	Buddy Baker Dodge Charger, #71	Nashville Fairgrounds	25th August 1973
1973 Darlington NASCAR Race 2	Cale Yarborough Chevrolet Chevelle, #11	Darlington	3rd September 1973
1973 Richmond NASCAR Race 2	Richard Petty Dodge Charger, #43	Richmond	9th September 1973
1973 Dover Downs NASCAR Race 2	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	Dover Downs	16th September 1973
1973 North Wilkesboro NASCAR Race 2	Bobby Allison Chevrolet Chevelle, #12	North Wilkesboro	23rd September 1973
1973 Martinsville NASCAR Race 2	Richard Petty Dodge ? 1973, #43	Martinsville	30th September 1973
1973 Charlotte NASCAR	Cale Yarborough Chevrolet Chevelle, #11	Charlotte	7th October 1973
1973 North Carolina NASCAR Race 2	David Pearson Mercury Montego, #21	North Carolina	21st October 1973

Drivers championship 1973

Benny Parsons

United States

Champion

Points: 7173.8 Wins: 1 Poles: 0

Cale Yarborough

United States

2nd place

Points: 7106.65 Wins: 4 Poles: 7

Cecil Gordon

United States

3rd place

Points: 7046.8 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

List of all drivers for the 1973 season

Name	Points
Benny Parsons	7173.8
Cale Yarborough	7106.65
Cecil Gordon	7046.8
James Hylton	6972.75
Richard Petty	6877.95
Buddy Baker	6327.6
Bobby Allison	6272.3
Walter Ballard	5955.7
Elmo Langley	5826.85
J.D. McDuffie	5743.9
Jabe Thomas	5637
Buddy Arrington	5483.9
David Pearson	5382.8
Henley Gray	5215.5
Richard Childress	5169.5
Frank Warren	4992.15
David Sisco	4986.45
Ed Negre	4942.55
Dean Dalton	4712.3
Charlie Roberts	4695.4
Bill Champion	4447.85
Coo Coo Marlin	4233.9
Lennie Pond	4013.85
Dave Marcis	3973.9
Raymond Williams	3708.25
Bobby Isaac	3352.4
Dick Brooks	3200.7
Darrell Waltrip	2968.2
Joe Frasson	2952.2
Vic Parsons	2929.25
Jim Vandiver	2508.85
John Sears	2465.25
Larry Smith	2367.85
Rick Newsom	1931
Donnie Allison	1755.75
D.K. Ulrich	1543.9
G.C. Spencer	1503.15
Mel Larson	1182.05
Johnny Barnes	1174.2
Eddie Bond	1163.5
Earle Canavan	1144.7
Earl Brooks	1075.75
Charlie Glotzbach	903.35
Randy Tissot	887.85
Ron Keselowski	879.75
Jimmy Crawford	846
Richard D. Brown	827.75
Clarence Lovell	813.5
Bill Dennis	809.75
Jack McCoy	793.25
Hershel McGriff	0
Ramo Stott	0
Ed Sczech	0
Tony Bettenhausen jr	0
Neil Castles	0
L.D. Ottinger	0
Tommy Gale	0
Ray Elder	0
Jody Ridley	0
Bobby Mausgrover	0
Wendell Scott	0
Jimmy Insolo	0
Richard White	0
John Utsman	0
Charles Barrett	0
Ronnie Daniel	0
Paul Tyler	0
Earl Ross	0
Carl Adams	0
Richie Panch	0
Dick May	0
Red Farmer	0
Chuck Bown	0
Alton Jones	0
Dick Bown	0
Eddie Pettyjohn	0
H.B. Bailey	0
Pee Wee Wentz	0
Glenn Francis	0
Johnny Anderson	0
Dick Trickle	0
Charlie Blanton	0
Marty Robbins	0
Billy Scott	0
Harry Gant	0
J.C. Danielsen	0
Bill Ward	0
Ray Hendrick	0
Bill Hollar	0
Sonny Easley	0
Gerald Thompson	0
Bob Whitlow	0
Roy Mayne	0
Tiny Lund	0
Jim Whitt	0
Leon Fox	0
Johnny Benson	0
Maynard Troyer	0
John Soares, Jr.	0
George Behlman	0
Buck Baker	0
Markey James	0
Jimmy Hensley	0
Don Noel	0
Hugh Pearson	0
Robert Brown	0
Dick Kranzler	0
Jack Simpson	0
Yvon DuHamel	0
Bud Moore	0
Bob Davis	0
Sonny Hutchins	0
Ron Hornaday	0
Pete Hamilton	0
John Hren	0
Carl Joiner	0
Harry Jefferson	0
Romie Alderman	0
Nels Miller	0
Peter Gregg	0
Toby Tobias	0
Baxter Price	0
Chuck Wahl	0
Clem Proctor	0
Wayne Andrews	0
Slick Gardner	0
Ben Arnold	0
Eddie Yarboro	0