Career Results
A summary of some of Gardner's motor racing achievements:
| Season | Series | Position | Car | Team / Entrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australian Drivers' Championship | 15th | Jaguar C-Type | F Gardner |
| 1964 | Tasman Series | 11th | Brabham BT6 Ford | Alec Mildren Racing |
| 1964 | British Saloon Car Championship | 11th | Ford Cortina Lotus | John Willment Automobiles |
| 1965 | Tasman Series | 4th | Brabham BT11A Climax FPF | Alec Mildren Racing |
| 1965 | Trophées de France | 4th | Cooper T75 BRM Lola T60 BRM & Lola T60 Cosworth SCA |
Tyrrell Racing Organisation Midland Racing Partnership |
| 1965 | British Saloon Car Championship | 5th | Ford Cortina Lotus | Race Proved by Willment |
| 1966 | Tasman Series | 5th | Brabham BT11A Climax FPF | Alec Mildren Racing |
| 1966 | Trophées de France | 16th | Lola Ford Cosworth | Midland Racing Partnership |
| 1967 | Tasman Series | 2nd | Brabham BT16 Climax FPF | Alec Mildren Racing |
| 1967 | European Trophy for Formula 2 Drivers | 2nd | Brabham BT23 & BT23C Ford Cosworth FVA | Motor Racing Developments |
| 1967 | R.A.C. British F2 Championship | 6th | Brabham BT23 Ford Cosworth FVA | Motor Racing Developments |
| 1967 | Autocar British F2 Championship | 2nd | Brabham BT23 Ford Cosworth FVA | Motor Racing Developments |
| 1967 | British Saloon Car Championship | 1st | Ford Falcon Sprint | Alan Mann Racing |
| 1968 | Tasman Series | 4th | Brabham BT23D Alfa Romeo | Alec Mildren Racing |
| 1968 | European Touring Car Challenge | 3rd – Div 2 | Ford Cortina Lotus & Ford Escort Mk.I Twin Cam | Alan Mann Racing |
| 1968 | British Saloon Car Championship | 1st | Ford Cortina Lotus & Ford Escort Mk.I Twin Cam | Alan Mann Racing |
| 1969 | Tasman Series | 5th | Mildren Mono Alfa Romeo | Alec Mildren Racing |
| 1969 | British Saloon Car Championship | 3rd | Ford Escort Mk.I Twin Cam | Alan Mann Racing |
| 1970 | Guards European Formula 5000 Championship | 4th | Lola T190 Chevrolet | Motor Racing Research |
| 1970 | British Saloon Car Championship | 2nd | Ford Mustang Boss 302 | Motor Racing Research |
| 1971 | Tasman Series | 4th | Lola T192 Chevrolet | Lola Race Cars |
| 1971 | European Formula 5000 Championship | 1st | Lola T192 Chevrolet Lola T300 Chevrolet |
Lola Race Cars |
| 1972 | Tasman Series | 3rd | Lola T300 Chevrolet | Lola Race Cars |
| 1972 | British Saloon Car Championship | 3rd | Chevrolet Camaro Z28 | SCA Freight Ltd. |
| 1973 | British Saloon Car Championship | 1st | Chevrolet Camaro Z28 | SCA European Road Services |
| 1976 | Australian Touring Car Championship | 24th | Holden LH Torana SL/R 5000 L34 | Gown-Hindhaugh |
| 1976 | Australian Sports Sedan Championship | 2nd | Chevrolet Corvair | John Player Racing |
| 1977 | Australian Sports Sedan Championship | 1st | Chevrolet Corvair | John Player Racing |
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Fitzpatrick |
British Touring Car Champion 1967-1968 |
Succeeded by Alec Poole |
| Preceded by Peter Gethin |
European Formula 5000 Champion 1971 |
Succeeded by Gijs van Lennep |
| Preceded by Niel Allen |
Winner of the New Zealand Grand Prix 1972 |
Succeeded by John McCormack |
| Preceded by Bill McGovern |
British Touring Car Champion 1973 |
Succeeded by Bernard Unett |
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