1970 British Saloon Car Championship

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Pictured in 2017, Bill McGovern's Hillman/Sunbeam Imp, the winner of the 1970 British Saloon Car Championship. BSCC Hillman Imp.jpg
Pictured in 2017, Bill McGovern's Hillman/Sunbeam Imp, the winner of the 1970 British Saloon Car Championship.

The 1970 RAC British Saloon Car Championship, was the 13th season of the series. This year saw the introduction of the new Group 2 regulations. [1] Bill McGovern won his first title, driving a Sunbeam Imp. [2] [3]

Calendar & 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 22 March Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Freeman Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Longman Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Craft Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner
2 Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit, Norfolk 27 March Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill McGovern Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fitzpatrick Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Craft Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner
3 Thruxton Circuit, Hampshire 30 March Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill McGovern Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fitzpatrick Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rod Mansfield Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner
4 Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire 26 April Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill McGovern Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gordon Spice Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Hine Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner
5A Crystal Palace, London 25 May Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill McGovern Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fitzpatrick Not contested.
BNot contested. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Craft Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner
6 Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire 6 June Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill McGovern Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gordon Spice Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Craft Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian Muir
7 Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire 27 June Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill McGovern Flag of the Netherlands.svg Han Akersloot Flag of the Netherlands.svg Toine Hezemans Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian Muir
8 Croft Circuit, North Yorkshire 11 July Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill McGovern Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fitzpatrick Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Craft Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner
9 Brands Hatch, Kent 18 July Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Freeman Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fitzpatrick Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lawrie Hickman Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian Muir
10 Oulton Park, Cheshire 22 August Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jeremy Nightingale Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fitzpatrick Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Crabtree Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner
11 Brands Hatch, Kent 31 August Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill McGovern Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fitzpatrick Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Craft Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner
12 Brands Hatch, Kent 18 October Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Freeman Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dave Matthews Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fitzpatrick Flag of Ireland.svg Martin Birrane

Championship results

Driver's championship
Pos.DriverCar [4] Points
1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill McGovern Hillman Imp 72
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner Ford Mustang Boss 302 68
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian Muir Chevrolet Camaro Z28 62
3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fitzpatrick Ford Escort 1300 GT 62
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Craft Ford Escort Twin Cam 60

Note: Sources vary in listing McGovern’s car as a Hillman Imp [4] [5] or as a Sunbeam Imp. [2] [6]

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