1967 British Saloon Car Championship

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The 1967 BRSCC British Saloon Car Championship, was the tenth season of the championship. Australian Frank Gardner, driving a Ford Falcon Sprint, won the first of his three BSCC titles. [1] [2]

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Calendar and winners

All races were held in the United Kingdom. Overall winners in bold.

RoundCircuitDateClass A WinnerClass B WinnerClass C WinnerClass D Winner
1 Brands Hatch, Kent 12 March Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bernard Unett Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Rhodes Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Hill Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner
2 Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit, Norfolk 24 March Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fitzpatrick Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Handley Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Hill Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jackie Oliver
3 Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire 27 March Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fitzpatrick Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Young Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Hill Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jackie Oliver
4 Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire 29 April Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fitzpatrick Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Rhodes Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Vic Elford Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner
5A Mallory Park, Leicestershire 14 May Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fitzpatrick Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Rhodes Not contested.
BNot contested. Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jacky Ickx Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner
6 Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire 20 May Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bernard Unett Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Handley Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Hawkins Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner
7 Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire 15 July Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bernard Unett Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve Neal Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Hawkins Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner
8 Brands Hatch, Kent 28 August Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fitzpatrick Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Young Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jacky Ickx Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jackie Oliver
9A Oulton Park, Cheshire 16 September Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fitzpatrick Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Rhodes Not contested.
BNot contested. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Vic Elford Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner
10 Brands Hatch, Kent 29 October Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fitzpatrick Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Handley Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Brian Robinson Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner

Championship results

Drivers' championship
Pos.DriverCarPoints
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner Ford Falcon Sprint 70
2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fitzpatrick Ford Anglia 62
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Rhodes Morris Mini Cooper S 58
4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jackie Oliver Ford Mustang 54
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bernard Unett Hillman Imp 54

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References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-09-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Official list of BTCC champions
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-04-14. Retrieved 2010-11-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)