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1973: Season Recap

1973 saw a season-long upset as Benny Parsons took the crown from the mighty King, Richard Petty. A consistent driver racing for a relatively small-time operation, Parsons only won one race on the season. ...more

WINSTON CUP STANDINGS (TOP 10)
Position	Driver	Points
1.	Benny Parsons	7174
2.	Cale Yarborough	7107
3.	Cecil Gordon	7047
4.	James Hylton	6973
5.	Richard Petty	6878
6.	Buddy Baker	6327
7.	Bobby Allison	6272
8.	Walter Ballard	5956
9.	Elmo Langley	5827
10.	J.D. McDuffie	5744


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