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1973 Hickory 276

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1973 Hickory 276
Hickory Motor Speedway
276 L, 100.2 M
March 4, 1973
Fin Driver Make
1 Buddy Baker (RES)Dodge
2 Bobby Allison (RES)Chevy
3 Vic Parsons (RES)Ford
4 Harry Gant (RES)Mercury
5 Charlie Blanton (RES)Chevy
6 Cale Yarborough (RES)Chevy
7 Neil Castles (RES)Dodge
8 Buck Baker (RES)Pontiac
9 Wayne Andrews (RES)Ford
10 Tiny Lund (RES)Chevy
11 Richie Panch (RES)Mercury
12 Bobby Fleming (RES)Chevy

The 1973 Hickory 276 was a Grand National East event held at Hickory Motor Speedway on March 4, 1973. It was the season opener. Buddy Baker took the victory, while Bobby Allison, Vic Parsons, Harry Gant, and Charlie Blanton rounded out the top-five.

[edit] Notes

Bobby Allison drove Cecil Gordon's car after his own car developed engine problems in qualifying.

Time of race: 01:25:55

Average Speed: 69.966 MPH

Race Purse: $ 8,950

Attendance: 11,000