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USAC in the 1972 season. Full information

17th season of the USAC proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 18th March to 4th November in 1972, 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 USAC!

Beginners of the season: Mike Hiss , Lee Brayton , John Hubbard

List of races and tracks in the 1972 season

Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
1972 Phoenix Indycars Race 1	Bobby Unser Eagle 72, #6	Phoenix	18th March 1972
1972 Trenton Indycars Race 1	Gary Bettenhausen McLaren M16B, #7	Trenton	23rd April 1972
1972 Indianapolis 500	Mark Donohue McLaren M16B, #66	Indianapolis	27th May 1972
1972 Milwaukee Indycars Race 1	Bobby Unser Eagle 72, #6	Milwaukee	4th June 1972
1972 Michigan Indycars	Joe Leonard Parnelli VPJ1, #1	Michigan	16th July 1972
1972 Pocono 500	Joe Leonard Parnelli VPJ1, #1	Pocono	29th July 1972
1972 Milwaukee Indycars Race 2	Joe Leonard Parnelli VPJ1, #1	Milwaukee	13th August 1972
1972 California 500	Roger McCluskey McLaren M16A, #14	Ontario	3rd September 1972
1972 Trenton Indycars Race 2	Bobby Unser Eagle 72, #6	Trenton	24th September 1972
1972 Phoenix Indycars Race 2	Bobby Unser Eagle 72, #6	Phoenix	4th November 1972

Drivers championship 1972

Joe Leonard

United States

Champion

Points: 3460 Wins: 3 Poles: 0

Billy Vukovich

United States

2nd place

Points: 2200 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Roger McCluskey

United States

3rd place

Points: 1970 Wins: 1 Poles: 0

List of all drivers for the 1972 season

Name	Points
Joe Leonard	3460
Billy Vukovich	2200
Roger McCluskey	1970
Al Unser	1800
Mark Donohue	1720
Mike Hiss	1665
Johnny Rutherford	1620
Bobby Unser	1500
Sam Sessions	1440
Mike Mosley	1250
Mario Andretti	1135
Gary Bettenhausen	790
Wally Dallenbach	720
Salt Walther	690
Lee Kunzman	670
George Snider	645
Lloyd Ruby	490
Mel Kenyon	460
Art Pollard	450
Jimmy Caruthers	415
Gordon Johncock	360
Rick Muther	250
Swede Savage	200
Jim Malloy	200
Bill Simpson	200
Dick Simon	200
Johnny Parsons jr	169
Cale Yarborough	150
John Mahler	130
Jerry Grant	125
Steve Krisiloff	120
Tom Bigelow	120
John Hubbard	100
Al Loquasto	80
AJ Foyt jr	75
Bentley Warren	60
Lee Brayton	60
Jim McElreath	45
George Eaton	30
Jim Hurtubise	15
Greg Weld	6