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
SS44 Toberdan - 13.92 km
1. |
#2 |
Airikkala Pentti - Virtanen Risto Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 8:49 | 94.7 | |
2. |
#10 |
McRae Jimmy - Main Frank Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 8:57 |
+8 + 8 |
93.3 0.57 |
3. |
#3 |
Eklund Per - Sylvan Hans Triumph TR7 V8 |
8 | 9:03 |
+14 + 6 |
92.3 1.01 |
4. |
#19 |
Fisher Bertie - Frazer Austin Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 9:08 |
+19 + 5 |
91.4 1.36 |
5. |
#4 |
Blomqvist Stig - Cederberg Björn Saab 99 Turbo |
5 | 9:14 |
+25 + 6 |
90.5 1.80 |
= |
#16 |
Nelson Brian - Cole Rodney Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 9:14 |
+25 + 0 |
90.5 1.80 |
7. |
#8 |
Coleman Billy - O'Donoghue Frank Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 9:15 |
+26 + 1 |
90.3 1.87 |
8. |
#22 |
Buckley Ger - Caplice John Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 9:17 |
+28 + 2 |
90.0 2.01 |
= |
#28 |
McCartney Dessie - Scott Peter Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 | 9:17 |
+28 + 0 |
90.0 2.01 |
10. |
#38 |
Logan Jim - Ervine Derek Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 9:31 |
+42 + 14 |
87.8 3.02 |
11. |
#18 |
Culcheth Brian - Wilson Neil Opel Kadett GT/E |
5 | 9:32 |
+43 + 1 |
87.6 3.09 |
12. |
#35 |
Tansey John - Inglis Rea Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 9:47 |
+58 + 15 |
85.4 4.17 |
13. |
#25 |
Lyons John - Davison Jimmy Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 9:51 |
+1:02 + 4 |
84.8 4.45 |
14. |
#32 |
Cathers Trevor - Young B. Chrysler Avenger |
3 | 9:53 |
+1:04 + 2 |
84.5 4.60 |
15. |
#36 |
Bonner Vincent - Bonner Michael Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 | 10:03 |
+1:14 + 10 |
83.1 5.32 |
16. |
#55 |
Harkin Tony - Kennedy Patrick Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 10:05 |
+1:16 + 2 |
82.8 5.46 |
17. |
#47 |
McBurney Robert - Smith Norman Volkswagen Golf GTi |
2 | 10:15 |
+1:26 + 10 |
81.5 6.18 |
18. |
#33 |
Everett Simon - Brown John Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 10:17 |
+1:28 + 2 |
81.2 6.32 |
= |
#39 |
Smith Rosemary - Farrell Rita Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 Ladies |
10:17 |
+1:28 + 0 |
81.2 6.32 |
20. |
#61 |
Wilson James - Ingram Howard Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 10:21 |
+1:32 + 4 |
80.7 6.61 |
21. |
#64 |
Neely Ron - Johnston David BMC Mini Clubman GT |
1 | 10:22 |
+1:33 + 1 |
80.6 6.68 |
22. |
#68 |
De Poix Loic - De Longeaux G. Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 | 10:24 |
+1:35 + 2 |
80.3 6.82 |
= |
#90 |
Moffett Willie - Ferguson Ivor Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 | 10:24 |
+1:35 + 0 |
80.3 6.82 |
24. |
#58 |
Wright David - Fannin Leslie Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 10:25 |
+1:36 + 1 |
80.2 6.90 |
25. |
#76 |
Jones Peter - Martin Barry Hillman Avenger |
2 | 10:30 |
+1:41 + 5 |
79.5 7.26 |
26. |
#57 |
Coates Desmond - Dunn Mervyn Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 10:31 |
+1:42 + 1 |
79.4 7.33 |
= |
#65 |
McGarrity Gerry - Hackett Dan Honda Civic |
1 | 10:31 |
+1:42 + 0 |
79.4 7.33 |
28. |
#83 |
Shipp Bryan - Waldron Ernie Fiat 131 |
2 | 10:33 |
+1:44 + 2 |
79.2 7.47 |
29. |
#84 |
Keating Donie - Hughes Trevor Peugeot 104 |
1 | 10:36 |
+1:47 + 3 |
78.8 7.69 |
30. |
#59 |
Doyle Kevin - Fitzsimmons Neil Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 10:37 |
+1:48 + 1 |
78.7 7.76 |
31. |
#108 |
Crush Harvey - Langley Barry Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 10:39 |
+1:50 + 2 |
78.4 7.90 |
32. |
#129 |
Elliott Robert - O'Hara Alphonsus Vauxhall Chevette 1.3 S |
10 | 10:45 |
+1:56 + 6 |
77.7 8.33 |
33. |
#102 |
Corry Will - Carphin Stuart Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 10:46 |
+1:57 + 1 |
77.6 8.41 |
34. |
#80 |
Cotter Eamonn - Ward Martin Fiat 127 Sport |
1 | 10:47 |
+1:58 + 1 |
77.5 8.48 |
35. |
#40 |
McVicker William - Hughes Eric Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 | 10:49 |
+2:00 + 2 |
77.2 8.62 |
= |
#107 |
Parsons John - Thurbon Alan Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 10:49 |
+2:00 + 0 |
77.2 8.62 |
= |
#135 |
Morgan Alistair - Pollock Ian Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 10:49 |
+2:00 + 0 |
77.2 8.62 |
38. |
#86 |
Noble Trevor - Campbell Kenny Fiat 128 3P |
1 | 10:53 |
+2:04 + 4 |
76.7 8.91 |
39. |
#148 |
Murray Alan - Johnston Derek Daihatsu Charade |
1 | 10:54 |
+2:05 + 1 |
76.6 8.98 |
40. |
#103 |
McIlroy David - McKee Ronnie Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 | 11:00 |
+2:11 + 6 |
75.9 9.41 |
= |
#113 |
McKinley Graeme - Coey David Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 11:00 |
+2:11 + 0 |
75.9 9.41 |
42. |
#121 |
Chandler Jeff - Ritchie John Chrysler Avenger |
10 | 11:03 |
+2:14 + 3 |
75.6 9.63 |
43. |
#78 |
Loughrey Brendan - Henry Drew Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 | 11:08 |
+2:19 + 5 |
75.0 9.99 |
= |
#120 |
Grandon Martin - Coughlan Vincent Fiat 128 Sport |
10 | 11:08 |
+2:19 + 0 |
75.0 9.99 |
45. |
#127 |
Humphreys Kerron - Humphreys L. Ford Escort 1600 |
4 | 11:09 |
+2:20 + 1 |
74.9 10.1 |
= |
#133 |
Brown Jerry - Burke Tom Chrysler Avenger GT |
3 | 11:09 |
+2:20 + 0 |
74.9 10.1 |
47. |
#87 |
Yeates David - Ni Bhriain Nuala Fiat 127 Sport |
10 | 11:13 |
+2:24 + 4 |
74.5 10.3 |
= |
#124 |
Kerr Robin - Willis Bobby Opel Manta GT/E |
5 | 11:13 |
+2:24 + 0 |
74.5 10.3 |
= |
#132 |
McConnell James - McConnell G. Opel Kadett Coupé |
10 | 11:13 |
+2:24 + 0 |
74.5 10.3 |
50. |
#116 |
Murphy Patrick - O'Mahony Tony Ford Escort MK2 |
4 | 11:15 |
+2:26 + 2 |
74.2 10.5 |
51. |
#119 |
Calvert Neil - Read Dave Ford Escort 1300 MKII |
1 | 11:19 |
+2:30 + 4 |
73.8 10.8 |
52. |
#43 |
Cassidy John K. - Doherty Dan Porsche 911 SC |
8 | 11:23 |
+2:34 + 4 |
73.4 11.1 |
= |
#134 |
Fairley Ervine - Fisher Rodney Mazda RX-3 |
3 | 11:23 |
+2:34 + 0 |
73.4 11.1 |
= |
#143 |
Morris Tim - Dowgill Roger Ford Escort Sport MKII |
1 | 11:23 |
+2:34 + 0 |
73.4 11.1 |
55. |
#97 |
Joyce Daniel - Gannon P. J. Volkswagen Golf Diesel |
9 | 11:31 |
+2:42 + 8 |
72.5 11.6 |
= |
#147 |
McClintock Paddy - Marron Kevin Daihatsu Charade |
1 | 11:31 |
+2:42 + 0 |
72.5 11.6 |
57. |
#115 |
Law Norma - Wallace Karen Ford Escort MK2 |
4 Ladies |
11:46 |
+2:57 + 15 |
71.0 12.7 |
58. |
#145 |
Horgan Paul - Blanche Dolores Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint |
1 | 11:48 |
+2:59 + 2 |
70.8 12.9 |
59. |
#118 |
Drew George - Dundon Liam Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
6 | 11:51 |
+3:02 + 3 |
70.5 13.1 |
60. |
#123 |
White Peader - Bergin Pat Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 11:58 |
+3:09 + 7 |
69.8 13.6 |
61. |
#136 |
Murphy Nancy - Molloy Catherine Polski Fiat |
2 Ladies |
12:14 |
+3:25 + 16 |
68.3 14.7 |
62. |
#72 |
Barbou Alain - Baudoin Miguel Autobianchi A112 Abarth |
10 | 12:41 |
+3:52 + 27 |
65.9 16.7 |
63. |
#44 |
Craig Warren - Forsythe Ronnie Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 18:00 |
+9:11 + 5:19 |
46.4 39.6 |
Overall
1. |
#2 |
Airikkala Pentti - Virtanen Risto Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
6:17:54 |
102.3 | |
2. |
#8 |
Coleman Billy - O'Donoghue Frank Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
6:24:12 |
+6:18 +6:18 | 100.6 0.59 |
3. |
#16 |
Nelson Brian - Cole Rodney Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
6:25:54 |
+8:00 +1:42 | 100.1 0.75 |
4. |
#19 |
Fisher Bertie - Frazer Austin Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
6:29:34 |
+11:40 +3:40 | 99.2 1.09 |
5. |
#22 |
Buckley Ger - Caplice John Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
6:31:39 |
+13:45 +2:05 | 98.7 1.28 |
6. |
#10 |
McRae Jimmy - Main Frank Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
6:32:27 |
+14:33 +48 | 98.5 1.36 |
7. |
#3 |
Eklund Per - Sylvan Hans Triumph TR7 V8 |
8 |
6:40:45 |
+22:51 +8:18 | 96.4 2.13 |
8. |
#28 |
McCartney Dessie - Scott Peter Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 |
6:43:23 |
+25:29 +2:38 | 95.8 2.37 |
9. |
#4 |
Blomqvist Stig - Cederberg Björn Saab 99 Turbo |
5 |
6:46:02 |
+28:08 +2:39 | 95.2 2.62 |
10. |
#18 |
Culcheth Brian - Wilson Neil Opel Kadett GT/E |
5 |
6:46:44 |
+28:50 +42 | 95.0 2.69 |
11. |
#25 |
Lyons John - Davison Jimmy Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
6:50:39 |
+32:45 +3:55 | 94.1 3.05 |
12. |
#38 |
Logan Jim - Ervine Derek Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
7:00:09 |
+42:15 +9:30 | 92.0 3.94 |
13. |
#36 |
Bonner Vincent - Bonner Michael Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 |
7:03:53 |
+45:59 +3:44 | 91.2 4.28 |
14. |
#32 |
Cathers Trevor - Young B. Chrysler Avenger |
3 |
7:07:14 |
+49:20 +3:21 | 90.4 4.60 |
15. |
#33 |
Everett Simon - Brown John Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
7:10:19 |
+52:25 +3:05 | 89.8 4.88 |
16. |
#57 |
Coates Desmond - Dunn Mervyn Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
7:14:36 |
+56:42 +4:17 | 88.9 5.28 |
17. |
#55 |
Harkin Tony - Kennedy Patrick Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
7:19:06 |
+1:01:12 +4:30 | 88.0 5.70 |
18. +1
|
#64 |
Neely Ron - Johnston David BMC Mini Clubman GT |
1 |
7:21:31 |
+1:03:37 +2:25 | 87.5 5.93 |
19. +1
|
#39 |
Smith Rosemary - Farrell Rita Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 Ladies |
7:23:59 |
+1:06:05 +2:28 | 87.0 6.16 |
20. +1
|
#90 |
Moffett Willie - Ferguson Ivor Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 |
7:24:18 |
+1:06:24 +19 | 87.0 6.19 |
21. +1
|
#58 |
Wright David - Fannin Leslie Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:25:34 |
+1:07:40 +1:16 | 86.7 6.30 |
22. −4
|
#44 |
Craig Warren - Forsythe Ronnie Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
7:27:10 |
+1:09:16 +1:36 | 86.4 6.45 |
23. |
#76 |
Jones Peter - Martin Barry Hillman Avenger |
2 |
7:28:39 |
+1:10:45 +1:29 | 86.1 6.59 |
24. |
#40 |
McVicker William - Hughes Eric Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 |
7:30:10 |
+1:12:16 +1:31 | 85.8 6.73 |
25. |
#35 |
Tansey John - Inglis Rea Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
7:30:15 |
+1:12:21 +5 | 85.8 6.74 |
26. |
#68 |
De Poix Loic - De Longeaux G. Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 |
7:35:34 |
+1:17:40 +5:19 | 84.8 7.24 |
27. |
#59 |
Doyle Kevin - Fitzsimmons Neil Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:36:51 |
+1:18:57 +1:17 | 84.6 7.36 |
28. |
#86 |
Noble Trevor - Campbell Kenny Fiat 128 3P |
1 |
7:37:18 |
+1:19:24 +27 | 84.5 7.40 |
29. |
#84 |
Keating Donie - Hughes Trevor Peugeot 104 |
1 |
7:38:00 |
+1:20:06 +42 | 84.4 7.46 |
30. |
#47 |
McBurney Robert - Smith Norman Volkswagen Golf GTi |
2 |
7:38:22 |
+1:20:28 +22 | 84.3 7.50 |
31. |
#61 |
Wilson James - Ingram Howard Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:38:38 |
+1:20:44 +16 | 84.3 7.52 |
32. |
#103 |
McIlroy David - McKee Ronnie Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 |
7:41:30 |
+1:23:36 +2:52 | 83.7 7.79 |
33. |
#65 |
McGarrity Gerry - Hackett Dan Honda Civic |
1 |
7:44:51 |
+1:26:57 +3:21 | 83.1 8.10 |
34. |
#80 |
Cotter Eamonn - Ward Martin Fiat 127 Sport |
1 |
7:47:17 |
+1:29:23 +2:26 | 82.7 8.33 |
35. |
#78 |
Loughrey Brendan - Henry Drew Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 |
7:47:59 |
+1:30:05 +42 | 82.6 8.39 |
36. |
#102 |
Corry Will - Carphin Stuart Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
7:49:38 |
+1:31:44 +1:39 | 82.3 8.55 |
37. |
#108 |
Crush Harvey - Langley Barry Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
7:53:39 |
+1:35:45 +4:01 | 81.6 8.92 |
38. |
#135 |
Morgan Alistair - Pollock Ian Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:53:57 |
+1:36:03 +18 | 81.5 8.95 |
39. |
#83 |
Shipp Bryan - Waldron Ernie Fiat 131 |
2 |
7:55:24 |
+1:37:30 +1:27 | 81.3 9.08 |
40. |
#107 |
Parsons John - Thurbon Alan Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:55:49 |
+1:37:55 +25 | 81.2 9.12 |
41. |
#116 |
Murphy Patrick - O'Mahony Tony Ford Escort MK2 |
4 |
7:59:30 1:00 |
+1:41:36 +3:41 | 80.8 9.47 |
42. |
#113 |
McKinley Graeme - Coey David Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
8:02:09 |
+1:44:15 +2:39 | 80.1 9.71 |
43. +1
|
#148 |
Murray Alan - Johnston Derek Daihatsu Charade |
1 |
8:04:05 |
+1:46:11 +1:56 | 79.8 9.89 |
44. −1
|
#132 |
McConnell James - McConnell G. Opel Kadett Coupé |
10 |
8:04:11 |
+1:46:17 +6 | 79.8 9.90 |
45. |
#133 |
Brown Jerry - Burke Tom Chrysler Avenger GT |
3 |
8:05:21 |
+1:47:27 +1:10 | 79.6 10.0 |
46. |
#118 |
Drew George - Dundon Liam Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
6 |
8:06:51 |
+1:48:57 +1:30 | 79.4 10.2 |
47. |
#120 |
Grandon Martin - Coughlan Vincent Fiat 128 Sport |
10 |
8:07:50 |
+1:49:56 +59 | 79.2 10.2 |
48. |
#121 |
Chandler Jeff - Ritchie John Chrysler Avenger |
10 |
8:09:31 |
+1:51:37 +1:41 | 78.9 10.4 |
49. |
#134 |
Fairley Ervine - Fisher Rodney Mazda RX-3 |
3 |
8:11:16 |
+1:53:22 +1:45 | 78.7 10.6 |
50. |
#129 |
Elliott Robert - O'Hara Alphonsus Vauxhall Chevette 1.3 S |
10 |
8:11:37 1:00 |
+1:53:43 +21 | 78.8 10.6 |
51. |
#119 |
Calvert Neil - Read Dave Ford Escort 1300 MKII |
1 |
8:14:28 |
+1:56:34 +2:51 | 78.1 10.9 |
52. |
#43 |
Cassidy John K. - Doherty Dan Porsche 911 SC |
8 |
8:18:01 1:00 |
+2:00:07 +3:33 | 77.7 11.2 |
= |
#87 |
Yeates David - Ni Bhriain Nuala Fiat 127 Sport |
10 |
8:18:01 |
+2:00:07 +0 | 77.6 11.2 |
54. |
#97 |
Joyce Daniel - Gannon P. J. Volkswagen Golf Diesel |
9 |
8:23:21 |
+2:05:27 +5:20 | 76.8 11.7 |
55. |
#127 |
Humphreys Kerron - Humphreys L. Ford Escort 1600 |
4 |
8:23:58 |
+2:06:04 +37 | 76.7 11.7 |
56. |
#124 |
Kerr Robin - Willis Bobby Opel Manta GT/E |
5 |
8:33:16 |
+2:15:22 +9:18 | 75.3 12.6 |
57. |
#115 |
Law Norma - Wallace Karen Ford Escort MK2 |
4 Ladies |
8:33:52 |
+2:15:58 +36 | 75.2 12.7 |
58. |
#143 |
Morris Tim - Dowgill Roger Ford Escort Sport MKII |
1 |
8:34:07 |
+2:16:13 +15 | 75.2 12.7 |
59. |
#123 |
White Peader - Bergin Pat Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
8:51:31 |
+2:33:37 +17:24 | 72.7 14.3 |
60. |
#136 |
Murphy Nancy - Molloy Catherine Polski Fiat |
2 Ladies |
8:54:37 |
+2:36:43 +3:06 | 72.3 14.6 |
61. |
#145 |
Horgan Paul - Blanche Dolores Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint |
1 |
8:54:38 |
+2:36:44 +1 | 72.3 14.6 |
62. |
#147 |
McClintock Paddy - Marron Kevin Daihatsu Charade |
1 |
8:55:02 |
+2:37:08 +24 | 72.2 14.6 |
63. |
#72 |
Barbou Alain - Baudoin Miguel Autobianchi A112 Abarth |
10 |
9:23:51 5:00 |
+3:05:57 +28:49 | 69.1 17.3 |
Penalty
#116 |
Murphy Patrick - O'Mahony Tony | Ford Escort MK2 |
1:00 - Late at TC |
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