Jackie Stewart takes his first and Matra's only Formula 1 world title in a Tyrrell-run MS80 • Michael Schumacher is born in Hurth-Hermulheim, Germany • Mario Andretti takes his family's only Indy 500 win • Harry Kallstrom wins the European Rally title in a Lancia • British F3 crown goes to unknown Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi • Traditional Le Mans start used for the last time • Graham Hill breaks his legs in a crash at Watkins Glen, the race was also Jochen Rindt's first F1 victory • Toyota first evaluates F1 entry • Alec Poole becomes only Irish BTCC Champion in a Mini • AUTOSPORT founding editor Gregor Grant dies of cancer in September
Jackie Stewart claims his first world championship with Matra
Mario Andretti clinches his family's only Indianapolis 500 victory
The traditional Le Mans start, with drivers running to their cars, takes place for the final time
Graham Hill breaks his leg in a crash at Watkins Glen
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