40. Benson & Hedges Circuit of Ireland 1979
13. 4. – 17. 4. 1979 • Ulster Automobile Club • asphalt 1007.61 km - (cancelled 152.23 km) • Other years
SS41 Tountinna - 23.41 km
1. |
#2 |
Airikkala Pentti - Virtanen Risto Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 15:10 | 92.6 | |
2. |
#10 |
McRae Jimmy - Main Frank Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 15:39 |
+29 + 29 |
89.8 1.24 |
3. |
#16 |
Nelson Brian - Cole Rodney Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 15:42 |
+32 + 3 |
89.5 1.37 |
4. |
#14 |
Wilson Malcolm - Harryman Terry Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 15:52 |
+42 + 10 |
88.5 1.79 |
5. |
#22 |
Buckley Ger - Caplice John Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 15:56 |
+46 + 4 |
88.2 1.96 |
6. |
#19 |
Fisher Bertie - Frazer Austin Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 15:59 |
+49 + 3 |
87.9 2.09 |
7. |
#8 |
Coleman Billy - O'Donoghue Frank Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 16:09 |
+59 + 10 |
87.0 2.52 |
8. |
#28 |
McCartney Dessie - Scott Peter Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 | 16:14 |
+1:04 + 5 |
86.5 2.73 |
9. |
#4 |
Blomqvist Stig - Cederberg Björn Saab 99 Turbo |
5 | 16:18 |
+1:08 + 4 |
86.2 2.90 |
10. |
#3 |
Eklund Per - Sylvan Hans Triumph TR7 V8 |
8 | 16:33 |
+1:23 + 15 |
84.9 3.55 |
11. |
#18 |
Culcheth Brian - Wilson Neil Opel Kadett GT/E |
5 | 16:37 |
+1:27 + 4 |
84.5 3.72 |
12. |
#25 |
Lyons John - Davison Jimmy Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 16:41 |
+1:31 + 4 |
84.2 3.89 |
13. |
#32 |
Cathers Trevor - Young B. Chrysler Avenger |
3 | 17:14 |
+2:04 + 33 |
81.5 5.30 |
14. |
#44 |
Craig Warren - Forsythe Ronnie Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 17:20 |
+2:10 + 6 |
81.0 5.55 |
15. |
#36 |
Bonner Vincent - Bonner Michael Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 | 17:21 |
+2:11 + 1 |
81.0 5.60 |
= |
#38 |
Logan Jim - Ervine Derek Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 17:21 |
+2:11 + 0 |
81.0 5.60 |
17. |
#68 |
De Poix Loic - De Longeaux G. Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 | 17:23 |
+2:13 + 2 |
80.8 5.68 |
18. |
#90 |
Moffett Willie - Ferguson Ivor Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 | 17:37 |
+2:27 + 14 |
79.7 6.28 |
19. |
#33 |
Everett Simon - Brown John Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 17:44 |
+2:34 + 7 |
79.2 6.58 |
20. |
#39 |
Smith Rosemary - Farrell Rita Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 Ladies |
17:45 |
+2:35 + 1 |
79.1 6.62 |
= |
#57 |
Coates Desmond - Dunn Mervyn Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 17:45 |
+2:35 + 0 |
79.1 6.62 |
22. |
#64 |
Neely Ron - Johnston David BMC Mini Clubman GT |
1 | 17:52 |
+2:42 + 7 |
78.6 6.92 |
23. |
#58 |
Wright David - Fannin Leslie Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 17:54 |
+2:44 + 2 |
78.5 7.01 |
24. |
#47 |
McBurney Robert - Smith Norman Volkswagen Golf GTi |
2 | 17:56 |
+2:46 + 2 |
78.3 7.09 |
25. |
#76 |
Jones Peter - Martin Barry Hillman Avenger |
2 | 17:59 |
+2:49 + 3 |
78.1 7.22 |
26. |
#84 |
Keating Donie - Hughes Trevor Peugeot 104 |
1 | 18:07 |
+2:57 + 8 |
77.5 7.56 |
27. |
#55 |
Harkin Tony - Kennedy Patrick Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 18:08 |
+2:58 + 1 |
77.5 7.60 |
28. |
#59 |
Doyle Kevin - Fitzsimmons Neil Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 18:11 |
+3:01 + 3 |
77.2 7.73 |
29. |
#85 |
Fennell Frank - Lauder Huntly Chrysler Avenger GT |
1 | 18:12 |
+3:02 + 1 |
77.2 7.77 |
30. |
#86 |
Noble Trevor - Campbell Kenny Fiat 128 3P |
1 | 18:13 |
+3:03 + 1 |
77.1 7.82 |
31. |
#40 |
McVicker William - Hughes Eric Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 | 18:18 |
+3:08 + 5 |
76.8 8.03 |
32. |
#107 |
Parsons John - Thurbon Alan Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 18:21 |
+3:11 + 3 |
76.5 8.16 |
33. |
#81 |
Dunnion Mike - Stone David Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 18:33 |
+3:23 + 12 |
75.7 8.67 |
34. |
#83 |
Shipp Bryan - Waldron Ernie Fiat 131 |
2 | 18:35 |
+3:25 + 2 |
75.6 8.76 |
35. |
#113 |
McKinley Graeme - Coey David Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 18:42 |
+3:32 + 7 |
75.1 9.06 |
36. |
#108 |
Crush Harvey - Langley Barry Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 18:46 |
+3:36 + 4 |
74.8 9.23 |
37. |
#129 |
Elliott Robert - O'Hara Alphonsus Vauxhall Chevette 1.3 S |
10 | 18:48 |
+3:38 + 2 |
74.7 9.31 |
38. |
#65 |
McGarrity Gerry - Hackett Dan Honda Civic |
1 | 18:54 |
+3:44 + 6 |
74.3 9.57 |
= |
#103 |
McIlroy David - McKee Ronnie Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 | 18:54 |
+3:44 + 0 |
74.3 9.57 |
40. |
#61 |
Wilson James - Ingram Howard Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 18:56 |
+3:46 + 2 |
74.2 9.65 |
41. |
#102 |
Corry Will - Carphin Stuart Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 18:59 |
+3:49 + 3 |
74.0 9.78 |
42. |
#78 |
Loughrey Brendan - Henry Drew Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 | 19:03 |
+3:53 + 4 |
73.7 9.95 |
= |
#118 |
Drew George - Dundon Liam Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
6 | 19:03 |
+3:53 + 0 |
73.7 9.95 |
44. |
#132 |
McConnell James - McConnell G. Opel Kadett Coupé |
10 | 19:10 |
+4:00 + 7 |
73.3 10.3 |
= |
#134 |
Fairley Ervine - Fisher Rodney Mazda RX-3 |
3 | 19:10 |
+4:00 + 0 |
73.3 10.3 |
46. |
#148 |
Murray Alan - Johnston Derek Daihatsu Charade |
1 | 19:12 |
+4:02 + 2 |
73.2 10.3 |
47. |
#124 |
Kerr Robin - Willis Bobby Opel Manta GT/E |
5 | 19:13 |
+4:03 + 1 |
73.1 10.4 |
48. |
#135 |
Morgan Alistair - Pollock Ian Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 19:18 |
+4:08 + 5 |
72.8 10.6 |
49. |
#120 |
Grandon Martin - Coughlan Vincent Fiat 128 Sport |
10 | 19:23 |
+4:13 + 5 |
72.5 10.8 |
50. |
#121 |
Chandler Jeff - Ritchie John Chrysler Avenger |
10 | 19:28 |
+4:18 + 5 |
72.2 11.0 |
51. |
#127 |
Humphreys Kerron - Humphreys L. Ford Escort 1600 |
4 | 19:29 |
+4:19 + 1 |
72.1 11.1 |
52. |
#133 |
Brown Jerry - Burke Tom Chrysler Avenger GT |
3 | 19:41 |
+4:31 + 12 |
71.4 11.6 |
53. |
#97 |
Joyce Daniel - Gannon P. J. Volkswagen Golf Diesel |
9 | 19:48 |
+4:38 + 7 |
70.9 11.9 |
54. |
#119 |
Calvert Neil - Read Dave Ford Escort 1300 MKII |
1 | 19:51 |
+4:41 + 3 |
70.8 12.0 |
55. |
#87 |
Yeates David - Ni Bhriain Nuala Fiat 127 Sport |
10 | 19:53 |
+4:43 + 2 |
70.6 12.1 |
= |
#143 |
Morris Tim - Dowgill Roger Ford Escort Sport MKII |
1 | 19:53 |
+4:43 + 0 |
70.6 12.1 |
57. |
#116 |
Murphy Patrick - O'Mahony Tony Ford Escort MK2 |
4 | 20:01 |
+4:51 + 8 |
70.2 12.4 |
58. |
#35 |
Tansey John - Inglis Rea Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 20:14 |
+5:04 + 13 |
69.4 13.0 |
= |
#80 |
Cotter Eamonn - Ward Martin Fiat 127 Sport |
1 | 20:14 |
+5:04 + 0 |
69.4 13.0 |
60. |
#147 |
McClintock Paddy - Marron Kevin Daihatsu Charade |
1 | 20:30 |
+5:20 + 16 |
68.5 13.7 |
61. |
#123 |
White Peader - Bergin Pat Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 20:42 |
+5:32 + 12 |
67.9 14.2 |
62. |
#115 |
Law Norma - Wallace Karen Ford Escort MK2 |
4 Ladies |
21:01 |
+5:51 + 19 |
66.8 15.0 |
63. |
#72 |
Barbou Alain - Baudoin Miguel Autobianchi A112 Abarth |
10 | 21:29 |
+6:19 + 28 |
65.4 16.2 |
64. |
#136 |
Murphy Nancy - Molloy Catherine Polski Fiat |
2 Ladies |
21:31 |
+6:21 + 2 |
65.3 16.3 |
65. |
#43 |
Cassidy John K. - Doherty Dan Porsche 911 SC |
8 | 23:52 |
+8:42 + 2:21 |
58.9 22.3 |
66. |
#145 |
Horgan Paul - Blanche Dolores Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint |
1 | 25:46 |
+10:36 + 1:54 |
54.5 27.2 |
Overall
1. |
#2 |
Airikkala Pentti - Virtanen Risto Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
5:52:49 |
102.7 | |
2. |
#8 |
Coleman Billy - O'Donoghue Frank Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
5:58:07 |
+5:18 +5:18 | 101.2 0.53 |
3. |
#16 |
Nelson Brian - Cole Rodney Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
5:59:50 |
+7:01 +1:43 | 100.7 0.70 |
4. |
#14 |
Wilson Malcolm - Harryman Terry Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
6:00:13 |
+7:24 +23 | 100.6 0.74 |
5. |
#10 |
McRae Jimmy - Main Frank Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
6:00:24 |
+7:35 +11 | 100.5 0.75 |
6. |
#19 |
Fisher Bertie - Frazer Austin Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
6:03:30 |
+10:41 +3:06 | 99.7 1.06 |
7. |
#22 |
Buckley Ger - Caplice John Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
6:05:38 |
+12:49 +2:08 | 99.1 1.27 |
8. |
#3 |
Eklund Per - Sylvan Hans Triumph TR7 V8 |
8 |
6:14:40 |
+21:51 +9:02 | 96.7 2.17 |
9. |
#28 |
McCartney Dessie - Scott Peter Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 |
6:17:03 |
+24:14 +2:23 | 96.1 2.41 |
10. |
#18 |
Culcheth Brian - Wilson Neil Opel Kadett GT/E |
5 |
6:19:50 |
+27:01 +2:47 | 95.4 2.68 |
11. |
#4 |
Blomqvist Stig - Cederberg Björn Saab 99 Turbo |
5 |
6:19:51 |
+27:02 +1 | 95.4 2.69 |
12. |
#25 |
Lyons John - Davison Jimmy Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
6:23:12 |
+30:23 +3:21 | 94.5 3.02 |
13. |
#38 |
Logan Jim - Ervine Derek Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
6:32:52 |
+40:03 +9:40 | 92.2 3.98 |
14. |
#36 |
Bonner Vincent - Bonner Michael Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 |
6:36:05 |
+43:16 +3:13 | 91.5 4.30 |
15. |
#32 |
Cathers Trevor - Young B. Chrysler Avenger |
3 |
6:39:34 |
+46:45 +3:29 | 90.7 4.65 |
16. |
#33 |
Everett Simon - Brown John Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
6:41:57 |
+49:08 +2:23 | 90.1 4.88 |
17. |
#57 |
Coates Desmond - Dunn Mervyn Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
6:45:38 |
+52:49 +3:41 | 89.3 5.25 |
18. +1
|
#44 |
Craig Warren - Forsythe Ronnie Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
6:49:41 |
+56:52 +4:03 | 88.4 5.65 |
19. −1
|
#55 |
Harkin Tony - Kennedy Patrick Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
6:50:09 |
+57:20 +28 | 88.3 5.70 |
20. |
#64 |
Neely Ron - Johnston David BMC Mini Clubman GT |
1 |
6:52:05 |
+59:16 +1:56 | 87.9 5.89 |
21. |
#90 |
Moffett Willie - Ferguson Ivor Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 |
6:54:51 |
+1:02:02 +2:46 | 87.3 6.16 |
22. |
#39 |
Smith Rosemary - Farrell Rita Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 Ladies |
6:55:20 |
+1:02:31 +29 | 87.2 6.21 |
23. |
#58 |
Wright David - Fannin Leslie Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
6:56:30 |
+1:03:41 +1:10 | 87.0 6.33 |
24. |
#59 |
Doyle Kevin - Fitzsimmons Neil Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
6:58:29 |
+1:05:40 +1:59 | 86.6 6.53 |
25. |
#76 |
Jones Peter - Martin Barry Hillman Avenger |
2 |
6:59:35 |
+1:06:46 +1:06 | 86.3 6.64 |
26. +1
|
#40 |
McVicker William - Hughes Eric Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 |
7:00:24 |
+1:07:35 +49 | 86.2 6.72 |
27. −1
|
#35 |
Tansey John - Inglis Rea Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
7:02:19 |
+1:09:30 +1:55 | 85.8 6.91 |
28. |
#85 |
Fennell Frank - Lauder Huntly Chrysler Avenger GT |
1 |
7:03:51 |
+1:11:02 +1:32 | 85.5 7.06 |
29. +1
|
#68 |
De Poix Loic - De Longeaux G. Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 |
7:05:52 |
+1:13:03 +2:01 | 85.1 7.26 |
30. −1
|
#86 |
Noble Trevor - Campbell Kenny Fiat 128 3P |
1 |
7:06:23 |
+1:13:34 +31 | 85.0 7.31 |
31. |
#84 |
Keating Donie - Hughes Trevor Peugeot 104 |
1 |
7:08:01 |
+1:15:12 +1:38 | 84.6 7.47 |
32. +1
|
#47 |
McBurney Robert - Smith Norman Volkswagen Golf GTi |
2 |
7:09:11 |
+1:16:22 +1:10 | 84.4 7.59 |
33. −1
|
#61 |
Wilson James - Ingram Howard Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:09:19 |
+1:16:30 +8 | 84.4 7.60 |
34. |
#103 |
McIlroy David - McKee Ronnie Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 |
7:10:17 |
+1:17:28 +58 | 84.2 7.70 |
35. |
#81 |
Dunnion Mike - Stone David Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:13:29 |
+1:20:40 +3:12 | 83.6 8.02 |
36. |
#65 |
McGarrity Gerry - Hackett Dan Honda Civic |
1 |
7:14:55 |
+1:22:06 +1:26 | 83.3 8.16 |
37. |
#80 |
Cotter Eamonn - Ward Martin Fiat 127 Sport |
1 |
7:16:58 |
+1:24:09 +2:03 | 82.9 8.36 |
38. |
#78 |
Loughrey Brendan - Henry Drew Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 |
7:17:26 |
+1:24:37 +28 | 82.8 8.41 |
39. |
#102 |
Corry Will - Carphin Stuart Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
7:18:54 |
+1:26:05 +1:28 | 82.5 8.55 |
40. |
#135 |
Morgan Alistair - Pollock Ian Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:22:03 |
+1:29:14 +3:09 | 81.9 8.87 |
41. |
#108 |
Crush Harvey - Langley Barry Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
7:23:02 |
+1:30:13 +59 | 81.8 8.97 |
42. |
#83 |
Shipp Bryan - Waldron Ernie Fiat 131 |
2 |
7:25:20 |
+1:32:31 +2:18 | 81.3 9.19 |
= |
#107 |
Parsons John - Thurbon Alan Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:25:20 |
+1:32:31 +0 | 81.3 9.19 |
44. |
#116 |
Murphy Patrick - O'Mahony Tony Ford Escort MK2 |
4 |
7:27:33 |
+1:34:44 +2:13 | 80.9 9.41 |
45. |
#113 |
McKinley Graeme - Coey David Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:29:18 |
+1:36:29 +1:45 | 80.6 9.59 |
46. |
#134 |
Fairley Ervine - Fisher Rodney Mazda RX-3 |
3 |
7:31:06 |
+1:38:17 +1:48 | 80.3 9.77 |
47. |
#132 |
McConnell James - McConnell G. Opel Kadett Coupé |
10 |
7:32:20 |
+1:39:31 +1:14 | 80.1 9.89 |
48. |
#148 |
Murray Alan - Johnston Derek Daihatsu Charade |
1 |
7:32:37 |
+1:39:48 +17 | 80.0 9.92 |
49. |
#133 |
Brown Jerry - Burke Tom Chrysler Avenger GT |
3 |
7:33:14 |
+1:40:25 +37 | 79.9 9.98 |
50. |
#118 |
Drew George - Dundon Liam Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
6 |
7:33:18 |
+1:40:29 +4 | 79.9 9.99 |
51. |
#120 |
Grandon Martin - Coughlan Vincent Fiat 128 Sport |
10 |
7:36:12 |
+1:43:23 +2:54 | 79.4 10.3 |
52. |
#121 |
Chandler Jeff - Ritchie John Chrysler Avenger |
10 |
7:37:43 |
+1:44:54 +1:31 | 79.1 10.4 |
53. +1
|
#129 |
Elliott Robert - O'Hara Alphonsus Vauxhall Chevette 1.3 S |
10 |
7:40:28 1:00 |
+1:47:39 +2:45 | 78.8 10.7 |
54. +1
|
#119 |
Calvert Neil - Read Dave Ford Escort 1300 MKII |
1 |
7:42:03 |
+1:49:14 +1:35 | 78.4 10.9 |
55. −2
|
#43 |
Cassidy John K. - Doherty Dan Porsche 911 SC |
8 |
7:45:20 1:00 |
+1:52:31 +3:17 | 78.0 11.2 |
56. |
#87 |
Yeates David - Ni Bhriain Nuala Fiat 127 Sport |
10 |
7:46:09 |
+1:53:20 +49 | 77.7 11.3 |
57. +1
|
#97 |
Joyce Daniel - Gannon P. J. Volkswagen Golf Diesel |
9 |
7:50:34 |
+1:57:45 +4:25 | 77.0 11.7 |
58. +1
|
#127 |
Humphreys Kerron - Humphreys L. Ford Escort 1600 |
4 |
7:51:33 |
+1:58:44 +59 | 76.8 11.8 |
59. +1
|
#115 |
Law Norma - Wallace Karen Ford Escort MK2 |
4 Ladies |
7:59:46 |
+2:06:57 +8:13 | 75.5 12.6 |
60. +3
|
#124 |
Kerr Robin - Willis Bobby Opel Manta GT/E |
5 |
8:01:01 |
+2:08:12 +1:15 | 75.3 12.7 |
61. +1
|
#143 |
Morris Tim - Dowgill Roger Ford Escort Sport MKII |
1 |
8:01:25 |
+2:08:36 +24 | 75.2 12.8 |
62. +3
|
#123 |
White Peader - Bergin Pat Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
8:17:35 |
+2:24:46 +16:10 | 72.8 14.4 |
63. +3
|
#136 |
Murphy Nancy - Molloy Catherine Polski Fiat |
2 Ladies |
8:19:14 |
+2:26:25 +1:39 | 72.6 14.6 |
64. |
#145 |
Horgan Paul - Blanche Dolores Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint |
1 |
8:20:23 |
+2:27:34 +1:09 | 72.4 14.7 |
65. +2
|
#147 |
McClintock Paddy - Marron Kevin Daihatsu Charade |
1 |
8:21:20 |
+2:28:31 +57 | 72.3 14.8 |
66. +2
|
#72 |
Barbou Alain - Baudoin Miguel Autobianchi A112 Abarth |
10 |
8:48:24 5:00 |
+2:55:35 +27:04 | 69.2 17.5 |
Retirement
#111 |
Dillon John - Cunningham Keith |
Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII | Retired | ||
#126 |
Hackett John - Stapleton Eric |
Renault 16 TS | Retired |
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