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
SS43 Carrowreagh - 17.38 km
1. |
#2 |
Airikkala Pentti - Virtanen Risto Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 10:55 | 95.5 | |
2. |
#10 |
McRae Jimmy - Main Frank Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 11:06 |
+11 + 11 |
93.9 0.63 |
3. |
#4 |
Blomqvist Stig - Cederberg Björn Saab 99 Turbo |
5 | 11:15 |
+20 + 9 |
92.7 1.15 |
4. |
#22 |
Buckley Ger - Caplice John Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 11:17 |
+22 + 2 |
92.4 1.27 |
5. |
#19 |
Fisher Bertie - Frazer Austin Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 11:18 |
+23 + 1 |
92.3 1.32 |
6. |
#16 |
Nelson Brian - Cole Rodney Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 11:22 |
+27 + 4 |
91.7 1.55 |
7. |
#28 |
McCartney Dessie - Scott Peter Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 | 11:26 |
+31 + 4 |
91.2 1.78 |
8. |
#3 |
Eklund Per - Sylvan Hans Triumph TR7 V8 |
8 | 11:28 |
+33 + 2 |
90.9 1.90 |
9. |
#8 |
Coleman Billy - O'Donoghue Frank Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 11:32 |
+37 + 4 |
90.4 2.13 |
10. |
#18 |
Culcheth Brian - Wilson Neil Opel Kadett GT/E |
5 | 11:36 |
+41 + 4 |
89.9 2.36 |
11. |
#25 |
Lyons John - Davison Jimmy Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 11:48 |
+53 + 12 |
88.4 3.05 |
12. |
#36 |
Bonner Vincent - Bonner Michael Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 | 11:49 |
+54 + 1 |
88.2 3.11 |
13. |
#33 |
Everett Simon - Brown John Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 11:51 |
+56 + 2 |
88.0 3.22 |
= |
#38 |
Logan Jim - Ervine Derek Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 11:51 |
+56 + 0 |
88.0 3.22 |
15. |
#32 |
Cathers Trevor - Young B. Chrysler Avenger |
3 | 11:56 |
+1:01 + 5 |
87.4 3.51 |
16. |
#35 |
Tansey John - Inglis Rea Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 12:14 |
+1:19 + 18 |
85.2 4.55 |
17. |
#39 |
Smith Rosemary - Farrell Rita Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 Ladies |
12:20 |
+1:25 + 6 |
84.6 4.89 |
= |
#57 |
Coates Desmond - Dunn Mervyn Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 12:20 |
+1:25 + 0 |
84.6 4.89 |
19. |
#76 |
Jones Peter - Martin Barry Hillman Avenger |
2 | 12:32 |
+1:37 + 12 |
83.2 5.58 |
20. |
#58 |
Wright David - Fannin Leslie Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 12:35 |
+1:40 + 3 |
82.9 5.75 |
21. |
#40 |
McVicker William - Hughes Eric Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 | 12:39 |
+1:44 + 4 |
82.4 5.98 |
= |
#55 |
Harkin Tony - Kennedy Patrick Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 12:39 |
+1:44 + 0 |
82.4 5.98 |
23. |
#47 |
McBurney Robert - Smith Norman Volkswagen Golf GTi |
2 | 12:44 |
+1:49 + 5 |
81.9 6.27 |
= |
#61 |
Wilson James - Ingram Howard Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 12:44 |
+1:49 + 0 |
81.9 6.27 |
25. |
#90 |
Moffett Willie - Ferguson Ivor Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 | 12:46 |
+1:51 + 2 |
81.7 6.39 |
26. |
#64 |
Neely Ron - Johnston David BMC Mini Clubman GT |
1 | 12:53 |
+1:58 + 7 |
80.9 6.79 |
27. |
#65 |
McGarrity Gerry - Hackett Dan Honda Civic |
1 | 12:55 |
+2:00 + 2 |
80.7 6.90 |
28. |
#68 |
De Poix Loic - De Longeaux G. Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 | 13:00 |
+2:05 + 5 |
80.2 7.19 |
= |
#116 |
Murphy Patrick - O'Mahony Tony Ford Escort MK2 |
4 | 13:00 |
+2:05 + 0 |
80.2 7.19 |
30. |
#83 |
Shipp Bryan - Waldron Ernie Fiat 131 |
2 | 13:01 |
+2:06 + 1 |
80.1 7.25 |
= |
#84 |
Keating Donie - Hughes Trevor Peugeot 104 |
1 | 13:01 |
+2:06 + 0 |
80.1 7.25 |
32. |
#78 |
Loughrey Brendan - Henry Drew Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 | 13:04 |
+2:09 + 3 |
79.8 7.42 |
33. |
#80 |
Cotter Eamonn - Ward Martin Fiat 127 Sport |
1 | 13:06 |
+2:11 + 2 |
79.6 7.54 |
34. |
#107 |
Parsons John - Thurbon Alan Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 13:16 |
+2:21 + 10 |
78.6 8.11 |
35. |
#108 |
Crush Harvey - Langley Barry Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 13:31 |
+2:36 + 15 |
77.1 8.98 |
36. |
#44 |
Craig Warren - Forsythe Ronnie Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 13:34 |
+2:39 + 3 |
76.9 9.15 |
37. |
#102 |
Corry Will - Carphin Stuart Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 13:36 |
+2:41 + 2 |
76.7 9.26 |
38. |
#86 |
Noble Trevor - Campbell Kenny Fiat 128 3P |
1 | 13:37 |
+2:42 + 1 |
76.6 9.32 |
39. |
#87 |
Yeates David - Ni Bhriain Nuala Fiat 127 Sport |
10 | 13:42 |
+2:47 + 5 |
76.1 9.61 |
= |
#129 |
Elliott Robert - O'Hara Alphonsus Vauxhall Chevette 1.3 S |
10 | 13:42 |
+2:47 + 0 |
76.1 9.61 |
41. |
#103 |
McIlroy David - McKee Ronnie Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 | 13:48 |
+2:53 + 6 |
75.6 9.95 |
42. |
#148 |
Murray Alan - Johnston Derek Daihatsu Charade |
1 | 13:49 |
+2:54 + 1 |
75.5 10.0 |
43. |
#120 |
Grandon Martin - Coughlan Vincent Fiat 128 Sport |
10 | 13:50 |
+2:55 + 1 |
75.4 10.1 |
44. |
#132 |
McConnell James - McConnell G. Opel Kadett Coupé |
10 | 14:00 |
+3:05 + 10 |
74.5 10.6 |
45. |
#121 |
Chandler Jeff - Ritchie John Chrysler Avenger |
10 | 14:06 |
+3:11 + 6 |
74.0 11.0 |
46. |
#133 |
Brown Jerry - Burke Tom Chrysler Avenger GT |
3 | 14:09 |
+3:14 + 3 |
73.7 11.2 |
47. |
#97 |
Joyce Daniel - Gannon P. J. Volkswagen Golf Diesel |
9 | 14:12 |
+3:17 + 3 |
73.4 11.3 |
48. |
#119 |
Calvert Neil - Read Dave Ford Escort 1300 MKII |
1 | 14:14 |
+3:19 + 2 |
73.3 11.5 |
49. |
#113 |
McKinley Graeme - Coey David Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 14:17 |
+3:22 + 3 |
73.0 11.6 |
= |
#124 |
Kerr Robin - Willis Bobby Opel Manta GT/E |
5 | 14:17 |
+3:22 + 0 |
73.0 11.6 |
51. |
#43 |
Cassidy John K. - Doherty Dan Porsche 911 SC |
8 | 14:23 |
+3:28 + 6 |
72.5 12.0 |
52. |
#143 |
Morris Tim - Dowgill Roger Ford Escort Sport MKII |
1 | 14:28 |
+3:33 + 5 |
72.1 12.3 |
53. |
#127 |
Humphreys Kerron - Humphreys L. Ford Escort 1600 |
4 | 14:35 |
+3:40 + 7 |
71.5 12.7 |
54. |
#135 |
Morgan Alistair - Pollock Ian Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 14:37 |
+3:42 + 2 |
71.3 12.8 |
55. |
#147 |
McClintock Paddy - Marron Kevin Daihatsu Charade |
1 | 14:49 |
+3:54 + 12 |
70.4 13.5 |
56. |
#123 |
White Peader - Bergin Pat Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 15:02 |
+4:07 + 13 |
69.4 14.2 |
57. |
#118 |
Drew George - Dundon Liam Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
6 | 15:12 |
+4:17 + 10 |
68.6 14.8 |
58. |
#145 |
Horgan Paul - Blanche Dolores Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint |
1 | 15:15 |
+4:20 + 3 |
68.4 15.0 |
59. |
#72 |
Barbou Alain - Baudoin Miguel Autobianchi A112 Abarth |
10 | 15:16 |
+4:21 + 1 |
68.3 15.0 |
60. |
#115 |
Law Norma - Wallace Karen Ford Escort MK2 |
4 Ladies |
15:21 |
+4:26 + 5 |
67.9 15.3 |
61. |
#136 |
Murphy Nancy - Molloy Catherine Polski Fiat |
2 Ladies |
15:56 |
+5:01 + 35 |
65.4 17.3 |
62. |
#59 |
Doyle Kevin - Fitzsimmons Neil Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 21:35 |
+10:40 + 5:39 |
48.3 36.8 |
63. |
#134 |
Fairley Ervine - Fisher Rodney Mazda RX-3 |
3 | 22:00 |
+11:05 + 25 |
47.4 38.3 |
Overall
1. |
#2 |
Airikkala Pentti - Virtanen Risto Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
6:09:05 |
102.4 | |
2. |
#8 |
Coleman Billy - O'Donoghue Frank Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
6:14:57 |
+5:52 +5:52 | 100.8 0.56 |
3. |
#16 |
Nelson Brian - Cole Rodney Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
6:16:40 |
+7:35 +1:43 | 100.4 0.72 |
4. |
#19 |
Fisher Bertie - Frazer Austin Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
6:20:26 |
+11:21 +3:46 | 99.4 1.08 |
5. +1
|
#22 |
Buckley Ger - Caplice John Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
6:22:22 |
+13:17 +1:56 | 98.9 1.26 |
6. +1
|
#10 |
McRae Jimmy - Main Frank Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
6:23:30 |
+14:25 +1:08 | 98.6 1.37 |
7. +1
|
#3 |
Eklund Per - Sylvan Hans Triumph TR7 V8 |
8 |
6:31:42 |
+22:37 +8:12 | 96.5 2.15 |
8. +1
|
#28 |
McCartney Dessie - Scott Peter Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 |
6:34:06 |
+25:01 +2:24 | 95.9 2.38 |
9. +1
|
#4 |
Blomqvist Stig - Cederberg Björn Saab 99 Turbo |
5 |
6:36:48 |
+27:43 +2:42 | 95.3 2.64 |
10. +1
|
#18 |
Culcheth Brian - Wilson Neil Opel Kadett GT/E |
5 |
6:37:12 |
+28:07 +24 | 95.2 2.68 |
11. +1
|
#25 |
Lyons John - Davison Jimmy Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
6:40:48 |
+31:43 +3:36 | 94.3 3.02 |
12. +1
|
#38 |
Logan Jim - Ervine Derek Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
6:50:38 |
+41:33 +9:50 | 92.1 3.96 |
13. +1
|
#36 |
Bonner Vincent - Bonner Michael Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 |
6:53:50 |
+44:45 +3:12 | 91.4 4.26 |
14. +1
|
#32 |
Cathers Trevor - Young B. Chrysler Avenger |
3 |
6:57:21 |
+48:16 +3:31 | 90.6 4.60 |
15. +1
|
#33 |
Everett Simon - Brown John Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
7:00:02 |
+50:57 +2:41 | 90.0 4.85 |
16. +1
|
#57 |
Coates Desmond - Dunn Mervyn Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
7:04:05 |
+55:00 +4:03 | 89.2 5.24 |
17. +2
|
#55 |
Harkin Tony - Kennedy Patrick Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
7:09:01 |
+59:56 +4:56 | 88.1 5.71 |
18. |
#44 |
Craig Warren - Forsythe Ronnie Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
7:09:10 |
+1:00:05 +9 | 88.1 5.72 |
19. +1
|
#64 |
Neely Ron - Johnston David BMC Mini Clubman GT |
1 |
7:11:09 |
+1:02:04 +1:59 | 87.7 5.91 |
20. +2
|
#39 |
Smith Rosemary - Farrell Rita Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 Ladies |
7:13:42 |
+1:04:37 +2:33 | 87.2 6.15 |
21. |
#90 |
Moffett Willie - Ferguson Ivor Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 |
7:13:54 |
+1:04:49 +12 | 87.1 6.17 |
22. +1
|
#58 |
Wright David - Fannin Leslie Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:15:09 |
+1:06:04 +1:15 | 86.9 6.29 |
23. +2
|
#76 |
Jones Peter - Martin Barry Hillman Avenger |
2 |
7:18:09 |
+1:09:04 +3:00 | 86.3 6.58 |
24. +2
|
#40 |
McVicker William - Hughes Eric Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 |
7:19:21 |
+1:10:16 +1:12 | 86.1 6.69 |
25. +2
|
#35 |
Tansey John - Inglis Rea Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
7:20:28 |
+1:11:23 +1:07 | 85.8 6.80 |
26. +3
|
#68 |
De Poix Loic - De Longeaux G. Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 |
7:25:10 |
+1:16:05 +4:42 | 84.9 7.24 |
27. −3
|
#59 |
Doyle Kevin - Fitzsimmons Neil Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:26:14 |
+1:17:09 +1:04 | 84.7 7.35 |
28. +2
|
#86 |
Noble Trevor - Campbell Kenny Fiat 128 3P |
1 |
7:26:25 |
+1:17:20 +11 | 84.7 7.36 |
29. +2
|
#84 |
Keating Donie - Hughes Trevor Peugeot 104 |
1 |
7:27:24 |
+1:18:19 +59 | 84.5 7.46 |
30. +2
|
#47 |
McBurney Robert - Smith Norman Volkswagen Golf GTi |
2 |
7:28:07 |
+1:19:02 +43 | 84.4 7.53 |
31. +2
|
#61 |
Wilson James - Ingram Howard Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:28:17 |
+1:19:12 +10 | 84.3 7.54 |
32. +2
|
#103 |
McIlroy David - McKee Ronnie Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 |
7:30:30 |
+1:21:25 +2:13 | 83.9 7.75 |
33. +3
|
#65 |
McGarrity Gerry - Hackett Dan Honda Civic |
1 |
7:34:20 |
+1:25:15 +3:50 | 83.2 8.12 |
34. +3
|
#80 |
Cotter Eamonn - Ward Martin Fiat 127 Sport |
1 |
7:36:30 |
+1:27:25 +2:10 | 82.8 8.32 |
35. +3
|
#78 |
Loughrey Brendan - Henry Drew Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 |
7:36:51 |
+1:27:46 +21 | 82.8 8.36 |
36. +3
|
#102 |
Corry Will - Carphin Stuart Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
7:38:52 |
+1:29:47 +2:01 | 82.4 8.55 |
37. +4
|
#108 |
Crush Harvey - Langley Barry Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
7:43:00 |
+1:33:55 +4:08 | 81.7 8.94 |
38. +2
|
#135 |
Morgan Alistair - Pollock Ian Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:43:08 |
+1:34:03 +8 | 81.6 8.96 |
39. +4
|
#83 |
Shipp Bryan - Waldron Ernie Fiat 131 |
2 |
7:44:51 |
+1:35:46 +1:43 | 81.3 9.12 |
40. +2
|
#107 |
Parsons John - Thurbon Alan Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:45:00 |
+1:35:55 +9 | 81.3 9.13 |
41. +3
|
#116 |
Murphy Patrick - O'Mahony Tony Ford Escort MK2 |
4 |
7:47:15 |
+1:38:10 +2:15 | 80.9 9.35 |
42. +3
|
#113 |
McKinley Graeme - Coey David Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:51:09 |
+1:42:04 +3:54 | 80.2 9.72 |
43. +4
|
#132 |
McConnell James - McConnell G. Opel Kadett Coupé |
10 |
7:52:58 |
+1:43:53 +1:49 | 79.9 9.89 |
44. +4
|
#148 |
Murray Alan - Johnston Derek Daihatsu Charade |
1 |
7:53:11 |
+1:44:06 +13 | 79.9 9.91 |
45. +5
|
#133 |
Brown Jerry - Burke Tom Chrysler Avenger GT |
3 |
7:54:12 |
+1:45:07 +1:01 | 79.7 10.0 |
46. +3
|
#118 |
Drew George - Dundon Liam Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
6 |
7:55:00 |
+1:45:55 +48 | 79.6 10.1 |
47. +4
|
#120 |
Grandon Martin - Coughlan Vincent Fiat 128 Sport |
10 |
7:56:42 |
+1:47:37 +1:42 | 79.3 10.3 |
48. +4
|
#121 |
Chandler Jeff - Ritchie John Chrysler Avenger |
10 |
7:58:28 |
+1:49:23 +1:46 | 79.0 10.4 |
49. −3
|
#134 |
Fairley Ervine - Fisher Rodney Mazda RX-3 |
3 |
7:59:53 |
+1:50:48 +1:25 | 78.8 10.6 |
50. +3
|
#129 |
Elliott Robert - O'Hara Alphonsus Vauxhall Chevette 1.3 S |
10 |
8:00:52 1:00 |
+1:51:47 +59 | 78.8 10.6 |
51. +3
|
#119 |
Calvert Neil - Read Dave Ford Escort 1300 MKII |
1 |
8:03:09 |
+1:54:04 +2:17 | 78.3 10.9 |
52. +3
|
#43 |
Cassidy John K. - Doherty Dan Porsche 911 SC |
8 |
8:06:38 1:00 |
+1:57:33 +3:29 | 77.9 11.2 |
53. +3
|
#87 |
Yeates David - Ni Bhriain Nuala Fiat 127 Sport |
10 |
8:06:48 |
+1:57:43 +10 | 77.7 11.2 |
54. +3
|
#97 |
Joyce Daniel - Gannon P. J. Volkswagen Golf Diesel |
9 |
8:11:50 |
+2:02:45 +5:02 | 76.9 11.7 |
55. +3
|
#127 |
Humphreys Kerron - Humphreys L. Ford Escort 1600 |
4 |
8:12:49 |
+2:03:44 +59 | 76.7 11.8 |
56. +4
|
#124 |
Kerr Robin - Willis Bobby Opel Manta GT/E |
5 |
8:22:03 |
+2:12:58 +9:14 | 75.3 12.7 |
57. +2
|
#115 |
Law Norma - Wallace Karen Ford Escort MK2 |
4 Ladies |
8:22:06 |
+2:13:01 +3 | 75.3 12.7 |
58. +3
|
#143 |
Morris Tim - Dowgill Roger Ford Escort Sport MKII |
1 |
8:22:44 |
+2:13:39 +38 | 75.2 12.7 |
59. +3
|
#123 |
White Peader - Bergin Pat Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
8:39:33 |
+2:30:28 +16:49 | 72.8 14.3 |
60. +3
|
#136 |
Murphy Nancy - Molloy Catherine Polski Fiat |
2 Ladies |
8:42:23 |
+2:33:18 +2:50 | 72.4 14.6 |
61. +3
|
#145 |
Horgan Paul - Blanche Dolores Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint |
1 |
8:42:50 |
+2:33:45 +27 | 72.3 14.6 |
62. +3
|
#147 |
McClintock Paddy - Marron Kevin Daihatsu Charade |
1 |
8:43:31 |
+2:34:26 +41 | 72.2 14.7 |
63. +3
|
#72 |
Barbou Alain - Baudoin Miguel Autobianchi A112 Abarth |
10 |
9:11:10 5:00 |
+3:02:05 +27:39 | 69.2 17.3 |
Retirement
#14 |
Wilson Malcolm - Harryman Terry |
Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII | Driveshaft | ||
#81 |
Dunnion Mike - Stone David |
Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT | Retired | ||
#85 |
Fennell Frank - Lauder Huntly |
Chrysler Avenger GT | Retired |
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