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
SS47 Cornafunshin - 10.62 km
1. |
#2 |
Airikkala Pentti - Virtanen Risto Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 5:17 | 120.6 | |
2. |
#19 |
Fisher Bertie - Frazer Austin Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 5:36 |
+19 + 19 |
113.8 1.79 |
3. |
#10 |
McRae Jimmy - Main Frank Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 5:38 |
+21 + 2 |
113.1 1.98 |
4. |
#3 |
Eklund Per - Sylvan Hans Triumph TR7 V8 |
8 | 5:43 |
+26 + 5 |
111.5 2.45 |
5. |
#22 |
Buckley Ger - Caplice John Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 5:44 |
+27 + 1 |
111.1 2.54 |
6. |
#8 |
Coleman Billy - O'Donoghue Frank Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 5:45 |
+28 + 1 |
110.8 2.64 |
= |
#16 |
Nelson Brian - Cole Rodney Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 5:45 |
+28 + 0 |
110.8 2.64 |
8. |
#4 |
Blomqvist Stig - Cederberg Björn Saab 99 Turbo |
5 | 5:46 |
+29 + 1 |
110.5 2.73 |
9. |
#28 |
McCartney Dessie - Scott Peter Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 | 5:48 |
+31 + 2 |
109.9 2.92 |
10. |
#18 |
Culcheth Brian - Wilson Neil Opel Kadett GT/E |
5 | 5:56 |
+39 + 8 |
107.4 3.67 |
11. |
#38 |
Logan Jim - Ervine Derek Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 6:02 |
+45 + 6 |
105.6 4.24 |
12. |
#35 |
Tansey John - Inglis Rea Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 6:04 |
+47 + 2 |
105.0 4.43 |
13. |
#32 |
Cathers Trevor - Young B. Chrysler Avenger |
3 | 6:11 |
+54 + 7 |
103.1 5.08 |
14. |
#57 |
Coates Desmond - Dunn Mervyn Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 6:15 |
+58 + 4 |
102.0 5.46 |
15. |
#44 |
Craig Warren - Forsythe Ronnie Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 6:17 |
+1:00 + 2 |
101.4 5.65 |
16. |
#25 |
Lyons John - Davison Jimmy Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 6:19 |
+1:02 + 2 |
100.9 5.84 |
17. |
#61 |
Wilson James - Ingram Howard Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 6:23 |
+1:06 + 4 |
99.8 6.21 |
18. |
#33 |
Everett Simon - Brown John Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 6:25 |
+1:08 + 2 |
99.3 6.40 |
19. |
#64 |
Neely Ron - Johnston David BMC Mini Clubman GT |
1 | 6:26 |
+1:09 + 1 |
99.0 6.50 |
20. |
#58 |
Wright David - Fannin Leslie Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 6:28 |
+1:11 + 2 |
98.5 6.69 |
= |
#59 |
Doyle Kevin - Fitzsimmons Neil Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 6:28 |
+1:11 + 0 |
98.5 6.69 |
= |
#68 |
De Poix Loic - De Longeaux G. Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 | 6:28 |
+1:11 + 0 |
98.5 6.69 |
23. |
#47 |
McBurney Robert - Smith Norman Volkswagen Golf GTi |
2 | 6:30 |
+1:13 + 2 |
98.0 6.87 |
= |
#107 |
Parsons John - Thurbon Alan Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 6:30 |
+1:13 + 0 |
98.0 6.87 |
25. |
#36 |
Bonner Vincent - Bonner Michael Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 | 6:33 |
+1:16 + 3 |
97.3 7.16 |
= |
#39 |
Smith Rosemary - Farrell Rita Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 Ladies |
6:33 |
+1:16 + 0 |
97.3 7.16 |
= |
#90 |
Moffett Willie - Ferguson Ivor Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 | 6:33 |
+1:16 + 0 |
97.3 7.16 |
28. |
#76 |
Jones Peter - Martin Barry Hillman Avenger |
2 | 6:41 |
+1:24 + 8 |
95.3 7.91 |
= |
#83 |
Shipp Bryan - Waldron Ernie Fiat 131 |
2 | 6:41 |
+1:24 + 0 |
95.3 7.91 |
30. |
#86 |
Noble Trevor - Campbell Kenny Fiat 128 3P |
1 | 6:42 |
+1:25 + 1 |
95.1 8.00 |
31. |
#40 |
McVicker William - Hughes Eric Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 | 6:44 |
+1:27 + 2 |
94.6 8.19 |
= |
#103 |
McIlroy David - McKee Ronnie Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 | 6:44 |
+1:27 + 0 |
94.6 8.19 |
= |
#108 |
Crush Harvey - Langley Barry Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 6:44 |
+1:27 + 0 |
94.6 8.19 |
= |
#116 |
Murphy Patrick - O'Mahony Tony Ford Escort MK2 |
4 | 6:44 |
+1:27 + 0 |
94.6 8.19 |
= |
#129 |
Elliott Robert - O'Hara Alphonsus Vauxhall Chevette 1.3 S |
10 | 6:44 |
+1:27 + 0 |
94.6 8.19 |
36. |
#84 |
Keating Donie - Hughes Trevor Peugeot 104 |
1 | 6:46 |
+1:29 + 2 |
94.2 8.38 |
37. |
#80 |
Cotter Eamonn - Ward Martin Fiat 127 Sport |
1 | 6:49 |
+1:32 + 3 |
93.5 8.66 |
= |
#113 |
McKinley Graeme - Coey David Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 6:49 |
+1:32 + 0 |
93.5 8.66 |
39. |
#65 |
McGarrity Gerry - Hackett Dan Honda Civic |
1 | 6:50 |
+1:33 + 1 |
93.2 8.76 |
= |
#135 |
Morgan Alistair - Pollock Ian Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 6:50 |
+1:33 + 0 |
93.2 8.76 |
41. |
#120 |
Grandon Martin - Coughlan Vincent Fiat 128 Sport |
10 | 6:54 |
+1:37 + 4 |
92.3 9.13 |
= |
#121 |
Chandler Jeff - Ritchie John Chrysler Avenger |
10 | 6:54 |
+1:37 + 0 |
92.3 9.13 |
43. |
#118 |
Drew George - Dundon Liam Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
6 | 6:57 |
+1:40 + 3 |
91.7 9.42 |
= |
#132 |
McConnell James - McConnell G. Opel Kadett Coupé |
10 | 6:57 |
+1:40 + 0 |
91.7 9.42 |
45. |
#78 |
Loughrey Brendan - Henry Drew Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 | 6:58 |
+1:41 + 1 |
91.5 9.51 |
= |
#102 |
Corry Will - Carphin Stuart Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 6:58 |
+1:41 + 0 |
91.5 9.51 |
47. |
#43 |
Cassidy John K. - Doherty Dan Porsche 911 SC |
8 | 6:59 |
+1:42 + 1 |
91.2 9.60 |
48. |
#133 |
Brown Jerry - Burke Tom Chrysler Avenger GT |
3 | 7:01 |
+1:44 + 2 |
90.8 9.79 |
49. |
#127 |
Humphreys Kerron - Humphreys L. Ford Escort 1600 |
4 | 7:03 |
+1:46 + 2 |
90.4 9.98 |
50. |
#148 |
Murray Alan - Johnston Derek Daihatsu Charade |
1 | 7:05 |
+1:48 + 2 |
90.0 10.2 |
51. |
#124 |
Kerr Robin - Willis Bobby Opel Manta GT/E |
5 | 7:09 |
+1:52 + 4 |
89.1 10.6 |
52. |
#134 |
Fairley Ervine - Fisher Rodney Mazda RX-3 |
3 | 7:13 |
+1:56 + 4 |
88.3 10.9 |
53. |
#143 |
Morris Tim - Dowgill Roger Ford Escort Sport MKII |
1 | 7:14 |
+1:57 + 1 |
88.1 11.0 |
54. |
#115 |
Law Norma - Wallace Karen Ford Escort MK2 |
4 Ladies |
7:16 |
+1:59 + 2 |
87.7 11.2 |
55. |
#97 |
Joyce Daniel - Gannon P. J. Volkswagen Golf Diesel |
9 | 7:23 |
+2:06 + 7 |
86.3 11.9 |
56. |
#119 |
Calvert Neil - Read Dave Ford Escort 1300 MKII |
1 | 7:24 |
+2:07 + 1 |
86.1 12.0 |
57. |
#145 |
Horgan Paul - Blanche Dolores Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint |
1 | 7:33 |
+2:16 + 9 |
84.4 12.8 |
58. |
#136 |
Murphy Nancy - Molloy Catherine Polski Fiat |
2 Ladies |
7:34 |
+2:17 + 1 |
84.2 12.9 |
59. |
#147 |
McClintock Paddy - Marron Kevin Daihatsu Charade |
1 | 7:36 |
+2:19 + 2 |
83.8 13.1 |
60. |
#87 |
Yeates David - Ni Bhriain Nuala Fiat 127 Sport |
10 | 7:39 |
+2:22 + 3 |
83.3 13.4 |
61. |
#123 |
White Peader - Bergin Pat Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 7:54 |
+2:37 + 15 |
80.7 14.8 |
62. |
#72 |
Barbou Alain - Baudoin Miguel Autobianchi A112 Abarth |
10 | 8:04 |
+2:47 + 10 |
79.0 15.7 |
Overall
1. |
#2 |
Airikkala Pentti - Virtanen Risto Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
6:28:11 |
102.7 | |
2. |
#8 |
Coleman Billy - O'Donoghue Frank Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
6:34:57 |
+6:46 +6:46 | 101.0 0.61 |
3. |
#16 |
Nelson Brian - Cole Rodney Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
6:36:39 |
+8:28 +1:42 | 100.6 0.76 |
4. |
#19 |
Fisher Bertie - Frazer Austin Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
6:40:10 |
+11:59 +3:31 | 99.7 1.08 |
5. |
#22 |
Buckley Ger - Caplice John Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
6:42:30 |
+14:19 +2:20 | 99.1 1.29 |
6. |
#10 |
McRae Jimmy - Main Frank Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
6:43:05 |
+14:54 +35 | 98.9 1.34 |
7. |
#3 |
Eklund Per - Sylvan Hans Triumph TR7 V8 |
8 |
6:51:30 |
+23:19 +8:25 | 96.9 2.10 |
8. |
#28 |
McCartney Dessie - Scott Peter Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 |
6:54:11 |
+26:00 +2:41 | 96.3 2.35 |
9. |
#4 |
Blomqvist Stig - Cederberg Björn Saab 99 Turbo |
5 |
6:56:48 |
+28:37 +2:37 | 95.7 2.58 |
10. |
#18 |
Culcheth Brian - Wilson Neil Opel Kadett GT/E |
5 |
6:57:40 |
+29:29 +52 | 95.5 2.66 |
11. |
#25 |
Lyons John - Davison Jimmy Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
7:02:26 |
+34:15 +4:46 | 94.4 3.09 |
12. |
#38 |
Logan Jim - Ervine Derek Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
7:11:38 |
+43:27 +9:12 | 92.4 3.92 |
13. |
#36 |
Bonner Vincent - Bonner Michael Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 |
7:15:47 |
+47:36 +4:09 | 91.5 4.30 |
14. |
#32 |
Cathers Trevor - Young B. Chrysler Avenger |
3 |
7:18:42 |
+50:31 +2:55 | 90.9 4.56 |
15. |
#33 |
Everett Simon - Brown John Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
7:22:08 |
+53:57 +3:26 | 90.2 4.87 |
16. |
#57 |
Coates Desmond - Dunn Mervyn Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
7:26:15 |
+58:04 +4:07 | 89.4 5.24 |
17. |
#64 |
Neely Ron - Johnston David BMC Mini Clubman GT |
1 |
7:33:33 |
+1:05:22 +7:18 | 87.9 5.90 |
18. |
#39 |
Smith Rosemary - Farrell Rita Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 Ladies |
7:36:05 |
+1:07:54 +2:32 | 87.5 6.13 |
19. |
#90 |
Moffett Willie - Ferguson Ivor Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 |
7:36:35 |
+1:08:24 +30 | 87.4 6.17 |
20. |
#58 |
Wright David - Fannin Leslie Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:37:46 |
+1:09:35 +1:11 | 87.1 6.28 |
21. |
#44 |
Craig Warren - Forsythe Ronnie Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
7:39:01 |
+1:10:50 +1:15 | 86.9 6.39 |
22. |
#76 |
Jones Peter - Martin Barry Hillman Avenger |
2 |
7:40:59 |
+1:12:48 +1:58 | 86.5 6.57 |
23. |
#35 |
Tansey John - Inglis Rea Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
7:41:39 |
+1:13:28 +40 | 86.4 6.63 |
24. |
#40 |
McVicker William - Hughes Eric Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 |
7:42:48 |
+1:14:37 +1:09 | 86.2 6.73 |
25. |
#68 |
De Poix Loic - De Longeaux G. Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 |
7:47:38 |
+1:19:27 +4:50 | 85.3 7.17 |
26. |
#59 |
Doyle Kevin - Fitzsimmons Neil Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:48:50 |
+1:20:39 +1:12 | 85.1 7.28 |
27. |
#86 |
Noble Trevor - Campbell Kenny Fiat 128 3P |
1 |
7:49:48 |
+1:21:37 +58 | 84.9 7.37 |
28. +2
|
#61 |
Wilson James - Ingram Howard Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
7:50:38 |
+1:22:27 +50 | 84.7 7.44 |
29. −1
|
#84 |
Keating Donie - Hughes Trevor Peugeot 104 |
1 |
7:50:39 |
+1:22:28 +1 | 84.7 7.44 |
30. −1
|
#47 |
McBurney Robert - Smith Norman Volkswagen Golf GTi |
2 |
7:50:40 |
+1:22:29 +1 | 84.7 7.44 |
31. |
#103 |
McIlroy David - McKee Ronnie Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 |
7:54:15 |
+1:26:04 +3:35 | 84.1 7.77 |
32. |
#65 |
McGarrity Gerry - Hackett Dan Honda Civic |
1 |
7:57:34 |
+1:29:23 +3:19 | 83.5 8.07 |
33. |
#80 |
Cotter Eamonn - Ward Martin Fiat 127 Sport |
1 |
7:59:56 |
+1:31:45 +2:22 | 83.1 8.28 |
34. |
#78 |
Loughrey Brendan - Henry Drew Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 |
8:01:01 |
+1:32:50 +1:05 | 82.9 8.38 |
35. |
#102 |
Corry Will - Carphin Stuart Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
8:02:32 |
+1:34:21 +1:31 | 82.7 8.52 |
36. |
#108 |
Crush Harvey - Langley Barry Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
8:06:19 |
+1:38:08 +3:47 | 82.0 8.86 |
37. |
#135 |
Morgan Alistair - Pollock Ian Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
8:06:50 |
+1:38:39 +31 | 81.9 8.90 |
38. |
#83 |
Shipp Bryan - Waldron Ernie Fiat 131 |
2 |
8:07:54 |
+1:39:43 +1:04 | 81.7 9.00 |
39. |
#107 |
Parsons John - Thurbon Alan Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
8:08:03 |
+1:39:52 +9 | 81.7 9.01 |
40. |
#116 |
Murphy Patrick - O'Mahony Tony Ford Escort MK2 |
4 |
8:12:20 1:00 |
+1:44:09 +4:17 | 81.2 9.40 |
41. |
#113 |
McKinley Graeme - Coey David Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
8:15:04 |
+1:46:53 +2:44 | 80.6 9.65 |
42. |
#132 |
McConnell James - McConnell G. Opel Kadett Coupé |
10 |
8:17:13 |
+1:49:02 +2:09 | 80.2 9.84 |
43. |
#148 |
Murray Alan - Johnston Derek Daihatsu Charade |
1 |
8:17:22 |
+1:49:11 +9 | 80.2 9.85 |
44. |
#133 |
Brown Jerry - Burke Tom Chrysler Avenger GT |
3 |
8:18:21 |
+1:50:10 +59 | 80.0 9.94 |
45. |
#120 |
Grandon Martin - Coughlan Vincent Fiat 128 Sport |
10 |
8:20:39 |
+1:52:28 +2:18 | 79.7 10.2 |
46. |
#121 |
Chandler Jeff - Ritchie John Chrysler Avenger |
10 |
8:22:29 |
+1:54:18 +1:50 | 79.4 10.3 |
47. +1
|
#129 |
Elliott Robert - O'Hara Alphonsus Vauxhall Chevette 1.3 S |
10 |
8:24:26 1:00 |
+1:56:15 +1:57 | 79.2 10.5 |
48. −1
|
#134 |
Fairley Ervine - Fisher Rodney Mazda RX-3 |
3 |
8:24:33 |
+1:56:22 +7 | 79.1 10.5 |
49. |
#118 |
Drew George - Dundon Liam Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
6 |
8:26:48 |
+1:58:37 +2:15 | 78.7 10.7 |
50. |
#119 |
Calvert Neil - Read Dave Ford Escort 1300 MKII |
1 |
8:28:23 |
+2:00:12 +1:35 | 78.5 10.9 |
51. |
#43 |
Cassidy John K. - Doherty Dan Porsche 911 SC |
8 |
8:31:01 1:00 |
+2:02:50 +2:38 | 78.2 11.1 |
52. |
#87 |
Yeates David - Ni Bhriain Nuala Fiat 127 Sport |
10 |
8:32:08 |
+2:03:57 +1:07 | 77.9 11.2 |
53. |
#127 |
Humphreys Kerron - Humphreys L. Ford Escort 1600 |
4 |
8:36:59 |
+2:08:48 +4:51 | 77.1 11.6 |
54. −1
|
#97 |
Joyce Daniel - Gannon P. J. Volkswagen Golf Diesel |
9 |
8:37:19 |
+2:09:08 +20 | 77.1 11.7 |
55. |
#124 |
Kerr Robin - Willis Bobby Opel Manta GT/E |
5 |
8:46:37 |
+2:18:26 +9:18 | 75.7 12.5 |
56. |
#115 |
Law Norma - Wallace Karen Ford Escort MK2 |
4 Ladies |
8:47:32 |
+2:19:21 +55 | 75.6 12.6 |
57. |
#143 |
Morris Tim - Dowgill Roger Ford Escort Sport MKII |
1 |
8:47:44 |
+2:19:33 +12 | 75.6 12.6 |
58. |
#123 |
White Peader - Bergin Pat Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
9:05:55 |
+2:37:44 +18:11 | 73.1 14.2 |
59. |
#145 |
Horgan Paul - Blanche Dolores Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint |
1 |
9:08:46 |
+2:40:35 +2:51 | 72.7 14.5 |
60. |
#136 |
Murphy Nancy - Molloy Catherine Polski Fiat |
2 Ladies |
9:08:49 |
+2:40:38 +3 | 72.7 14.5 |
61. |
#147 |
McClintock Paddy - Marron Kevin Daihatsu Charade |
1 |
9:09:05 |
+2:40:54 +16 | 72.6 14.5 |
62. |
#72 |
Barbou Alain - Baudoin Miguel Autobianchi A112 Abarth |
10 |
9:38:46 5:00 |
+3:10:35 +29:41 | 69.5 17.2 |
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