Overall Points Standings for 1973
500MX
| Position | Rider | Hometown | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierre Karsmakers | Netherlands | 2659 |
| 2 | Mike Runyard | West Covina, CA | 1427 |
| 3 | Peter Lamppu | Los Angeles, CA | 1126 |
| 4 | Gary Semics | Lisbon, OH | 1079 |
| 5 | Brad Lackey | Lafayette, CA | 999 |
| 6 | Tim Hart | Torrance, CA | 888 |
| 7 | Rich Thorwaldson | Cerritos, CA | 769 |
| 8 | Mike Hartwig | Hadley, MI | 756 |
| 9 | Tony DiStefano | Bristol, PA | 566 |
| 10 | Wyman Priddy | Fort Worth, TX | 539 |
250MX
| Position | Rider | Hometown | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Jones | Hacienda Heights, CA | 1445 |
| 2 | Rich Thorwaldson | Cerritos, CA | 1086 |
| 3 | Bob Grossi | Brookdale, CA | 900 |
| 4 | Jim Weinert | Middletown, NY | 878 |
| 5 | Tim Hart | Torrance, CA | 710 |
| 6 | Marty Tripes | Santee, CA | 603 |
| 7 | Pierre Karsmakers | Netherlands | 494 |
| 8 | Gary Chaplin | Cayucos, CA | 486 |
| 9 | Dewayne Jones | Rolland Heights, CA | 485 |
| 10 | Jim Pomeroy | Yakima, WA | 465 |