The 1973 ADAC Preis der Formel 3 [1] was a multi-event motor racing championship for single-seat open wheel formula racing cars held across Europe. The championship featured drivers competing in two-litre Formula Three racing cars which conformed to the technical regulations, or formula, for the championship. It commenced on 1 April at Nürburgring and ended at Mainz-Finthen on 9 September after five rounds.
Willi Deutsch became a champion. He won three races. Dieter Kern finished as runner-up. Thomas Betzler completed the top-three in the drivers' standings. [2]
The scoring system for the Zolder stage was slightly different, with 15 points awarded to the winner Willi Deutsch, instead of 20 points.
All rounds were held in West Germany, excepting Zolder round which held in Belgium.
| Round | Location | Circuit | Date | Supporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nürburg, West Germany | Nürburgring | 1 April | VIII. ADAC 300 km Rennen um den "Good Year-Pokal" |
| 2 | Hockenheim, West Germany | Hockenheimring | 15 July | ADAC-Südwestpokal-Rennen |
| 3 | Kassel-Calden, West Germany | Kassel-Calden Circuit | 19 August | ADAC-Hessen-Preis |
| 4 | Zolder, Belgium | Circuit Zolder | 26 August | 7. ADAC-Westfalen-Pokal Rennen |
| 5 | Mainz, West Germany | Mainz-Finthen Airport | 9 September | 7. Rheinhessisches ADAC-Flugplatzrennen Mainz-Finthen |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Bold – Pole |