3. West Cork Rally 1979
17. 3. – 18. 3. 1979, Clonakilty • Cork Motor Club • asphalt 286.10 km - (cancelled 2.00 km) • Other years
SS12 Ring - 11.80 km
- 18. 3. 12:00
| 1. |
#1 |
 - O'Connell Anne Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
6 | 7:16 | 97.4 | |
| 2. |
#3 |
- Horton John Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
6 | 7:18 |
+2 + 2 |
97.0 0.17 |
| 3. |
#5 |
- Caplice John Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
6 | 7:22 |
+6 + 4 |
96.1 0.51 |
| 4. |
#7 |
- Frazer Austin Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
6 | 7:30 |
+14 + 8 |
94.4 1.19 |
| 5. |
#13 |
- Gillespie Drexel Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
6 | 7:36 |
+20 + 6 |
93.2 1.69 |
| 6. |
#11 |
 - Scott Peter Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 | 7:51 |
+35 + 15 |
90.2 2.97 |
| 7. |
#21 |
- O'Flynn Brian Ford Escort MK1 |
5 | 7:52 |
+36 + 1 |
90.0 3.05 |
| 8. |
#12 |
- Gray Maud Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
2 | 7:53 |
+37 + 1 |
89.8 3.14 |
| 9. |
#26 |
 - Weir Lenny Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
6 | 7:54 |
+38 + 1 |
89.6 3.22 |
| 10. |
#30 |
- Francis Colin Ford Escort MK2 |
6 | 8:03 |
+47 + 9 |
88.0 3.98 |
| 11. |
#6 |
- Porter Jim Ford Fiesta MK1 1600S |
4 | 8:04 |
+48 + 1 |
87.8 4.07 |
| 12. |
#29 |
- Gossling Philip Ford Escort MK2 |
6 | 8:09 |
+53 + 5 |
86.9 4.49 |
| 13. |
#19 |
- Doherty Irene Chrysler Avenger |
2 | 8:12 |
+56 + 3 |
86.3 4.75 |
| 14. |
#74 |
 - Appleton Dick Triumph Dolomite Sprint |
8:18 |
+1:02 + 6 |
85.3 5.25 |
|
| 15. |
#33 |
- Jones David Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
6 | 8:23 |
+1:07 + 5 |
84.5 5.68 |
| 16. |
#32 |
- Hanley Sean Ford Escort Twin Cam |
4 | 8:24 |
+1:08 + 1 |
84.3 5.76 |
| 17. |
#63 |
- Edwards Les Ford Escort MK2 |
8:27 |
+1:11 + 3 |
83.8 6.02 |
|
| 18. |
#23 |
 - Rees Ken Talbot Sunbeam |
4 | 8:28 |
+1:12 + 1 |
83.6 6.10 |
| 19. |
#25 |
- Thomas Hywell Talbot Avenger |
4 | 8:29 |
+1:13 + 1 |
83.5 6.19 |
| 20. |
#81 |
 - Condron John Renault 5 Alpine |
8:34 |
+1:18 + 5 |
82.6 6.61 |
|
| 21. |
#38 |
- O'Gorman E. Ford Escort RS 1600 MKI |
5 | 8:35 |
+1:19 + 1 |
82.5 6.69 |
| = |
#54 |
- Kiely Oliver Ford Escort MK2 |
8:35 |
+1:19 + 0 |
82.5 6.69 |
|
| 23. |
#93 |
- Hamilton D. Ford Escort MK2 |
8:37 |
+1:21 + 2 |
82.2 6.86 |
|
| 24. |
#76 |
 - Cullinane V. Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV |
8:39 |
+1:23 + 2 |
81.8 7.03 |
|
| 25. |
#24 |
- Keary William Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
2 | 8:43 |
+1:27 + 4 |
81.2 7.37 |
| = |
#50 |
- McGrath Peter Ford Escort MK1 |
5 | 8:43 |
+1:27 + 0 |
81.2 7.37 |
| 27. |
#97 |
- Morgan John Ford Escort MK2 |
8:45 |
+1:29 + 2 |
80.9 7.54 |
|
| 28. |
#46 |
- Butler Joseph Talbot Avenger |
1 | 8:46 |
+1:30 + 1 |
80.8 7.63 |
| = |
#71 |
 - Nolan Michael Opel Kadett GT/E |
8:46 |
+1:30 + 0 |
80.8 7.63 |
|
| 30. |
#37 |
- Walmsley Geof Ford Escort MK2 |
4 | 8:47 |
+1:31 + 1 |
80.6 7.71 |
| 31. |
#88 |
- Coulthard Jack Vauxhall Magnum |
8:48 |
+1:32 + 1 |
80.5 7.80 |
|
| 32. |
#117 |
- Bland Alan Triumph Dolomite Sprint |
8:49 |
+1:33 + 1 |
80.3 7.88 |
|
| 33. |
#61 |
 - Downey Olivia Ford Fiesta |
8:52 |
+1:36 + 3 |
79.8 8.14 |
|
| = |
#91 |
 - Cardell Denis MG B GT V8 |
8:52 |
+1:36 + 0 |
79.8 8.14 |
|
| = |
#104 |
- Hogan Kevin Talbot Avenger |
8:52 |
+1:36 + 0 |
79.8 8.14 |
|
| 36. |
#112 |
- Williams Geoff Ford Escort MK2 |
8:56 |
+1:40 + 4 |
79.3 8.47 |
|
| 37. |
#45 |
 - O'Brien Jim Fiat 128 Coupé |
5 | 8:57 |
+1:41 + 1 |
79.1 8.56 |
| 38. |
#56 |
 - Flanagan Sabina Volvo 66 |
8:58 |
+1:42 + 1 |
79.0 8.64 |
|
| = |
#87 |
 - Robinson Elkin Mini Clubman |
8:58 |
+1:42 + 0 |
79.0 8.64 |
|
| 40. |
#111 |
- Langley Barry Ford Escort MK2 |
8:59 |
+1:43 + 1 |
78.8 8.73 |
|
| 41. |
#67 |
- Ready Vince Ford Escort MK1 |
9:00 |
+1:44 + 1 |
78.7 8.81 |
|
| = |
#121 |
- Kinsella John Ford Escort MK1 |
9:00 |
+1:44 + 0 |
78.7 8.81 |
|
| 43. |
#53 |
- Cosker Brian Vauxhall Chevette |
9:01 |
+1:45 + 1 |
78.5 8.90 |
|
| 44. |
#129 |
- Thatcher Paul Talbot Avenger |
9:08 |
+1:52 + 7 |
77.5 9.49 |
|
| 45. |
#75 |
- Ni Bhriain Nuala Fiat 127 |
9:09 |
+1:53 + 1 |
77.4 9.58 |
|
| 46. |
#140 |
 - Wrenn John Hillman Imp |
9:10 |
+1:54 + 1 |
77.2 9.66 |
|
| 47. |
#133 |
- Gannon P. J. Mini GT |
9:13 |
+1:57 + 3 |
76.8 9.92 |
|
| 48. |
#82 |
 - Bloor Nigel Sunbeam Imp |
9:16 |
+2:00 + 3 |
76.4 10.2 |
|
| 49. |
#66 |
- Farrar Malcolm Talbot Avenger |
9:17 |
+2:01 + 1 |
76.3 10.3 |
|
| 50. |
#68 |
- Morgan Gareth Ford Escort MK1 |
9:22 |
+2:06 + 5 |
75.6 10.7 |
|
| = |
#90 |
- Sloman Nick Triumph Dolomite Sprint |
9:22 |
+2:06 + 0 |
75.6 10.7 |
|
| 52. |
#123 |
- Fitzgerald Ger Ford Escort MK1 |
9:23 |
+2:07 + 1 |
75.5 10.8 |
|
| 53. |
#98 |
- Howe James Ford Escort MK1 |
9:27 |
+2:11 + 4 |
74.9 11.1 |
|
| 54. |
#120 |
 - Moloney P Peugeot 104 ZS |
9:32 |
+2:16 + 5 |
74.3 11.5 |
|
| 55. |
#148 |
- O'Brien Tom Fiat 128 3P |
9:35 |
+2:19 + 3 |
73.9 11.8 |
|
| 56. |
#139 |
- Keogh Bob Ford Escort MK1 |
9:37 |
+2:21 + 2 |
73.6 12.0 |
|
| 57. |
#151 |
- Giles Jennifer Triumph 2.5 Pi |
9:39 |
+2:23 + 2 |
73.4 12.1 |
|
| 58. |
#58 |
- Courtie Brian Ford Escort MK2 |
9:41 |
+2:25 + 2 |
73.1 12.3 |
|
| 59. |
#113 |
- Tricker Marilyn Ford Escort MK2 |
9:42 |
+2:26 + 1 |
73.0 12.4 |
|
| 60. |
#143 |
- Landers G Vauxhall Chevette |
9:45 |
+2:29 + 3 |
72.6 12.6 |
|
| 61. |
#78 |
- Franklin Michael Alfa Romeo Alfasud |
9:49 |
+2:33 + 4 |
72.1 13.0 |
|
| 62. |
#145 |
 - Gregory Maria Austin Mini |
9:58 |
+2:42 + 9 |
71.0 13.7 |
|
| 63. |
#92 |
 - Bradfield H. Opel Kadett |
10:00 |
+2:44 + 2 |
70.8 13.9 |
|
| = |
#110 |
- Kirk Rob Ford Escort MK1 |
10:00 |
+2:44 + 0 |
70.8 13.9 |
|
| = |
#126 |
 - Bennett A. Daihatsu Charade |
10:00 |
+2:44 + 0 |
70.8 13.9 |
|
| 66. |
#154 |
- Hubbert William Ford Escort MK1 |
10:04 |
+2:48 + 4 |
70.3 14.2 |
|
| 67. |
#132 |
- Hickey Tom Chrysler Avenger |
10:05 |
+2:49 + 1 |
70.2 14.3 |
|
| 68. |
#155 |
- Murray Jimmie Ford Escort MK1 |
10:26 |
+3:10 + 21 |
67.9 16.1 |
|
| 69. |
#94 |
- Parsons L Ford Escort MK1 |
10:27 |
+3:11 + 1 |
67.8 16.2 |
|
| 70. |
#52 |
- Breen John Chrysler Avenger 1800 GT |
10:30 |
+3:14 + 3 |
67.4 16.4 |
|
| 71. |
#144 |
- Crone John Fiat 127 |
10:43 |
+3:27 + 13 |
66.1 17.5 |
|
| 72. |
#105 |
- McGinley Karen Austin Mini |
17:46 |
+10:30 + 7:03 |
39.8 53.4 |
Overall
| 1. |
#5 |
- Caplice John Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
6 |
3:04:27 |
92.4 | |
| 2. |
#3 |
- Horton John Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
6 |
3:05:14 |
+47 +47 | 92.0 0.17 |
| 3. |
#1 |
- O'Connell Anne Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
6 |
3:05:29 |
+1:02 +15 | 91.9 0.22 |
| 4. |
#7 |
- Frazer Austin Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
6 |
3:09:32 |
+5:05 +4:03 | 89.9 1.07 |
| 5. |
#13 |
- Gillespie Drexel Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
6 |
3:11:01 |
+6:34 +1:29 | 89.2 1.39 |
| 6. |
#11 |
- Scott Peter Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 |
3:13:27 |
+9:00 +2:26 | 88.1 1.90 |
| 7. |
#12 |
- Gray Maud Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
2 |
3:14:52 |
+10:25 +1:25 | 87.5 2.20 |
|
8. +1
|
#26 |
- Weir Lenny Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
6 |
3:17:56 |
+13:29 +3:04 | 86.1 2.85 |
|
9. +5
|
#6 |
- Porter Jim Ford Fiesta MK1 1600S |
4 |
3:20:05 |
+15:38 +2:09 | 85.2 3.30 |
| 10. |
#21 |
- O'Flynn Brian Ford Escort MK1 |
5 |
3:21:15 |
+16:48 +1:10 | 84.7 3.55 |
|
11. +1
|
#19 |
- Doherty Irene Chrysler Avenger |
2 |
3:21:50 |
+17:23 +35 | 84.5 3.67 |
|
12. +1
|
#30 |
- Francis Colin Ford Escort MK2 |
6 |
3:22:00 |
+17:33 +10 | 84.4 3.71 |
|
13. +3
|
#29 |
- Gossling Philip Ford Escort MK2 |
6 |
3:26:10 |
+21:43 +4:10 | 82.7 4.59 |
|
14. +1
|
#33 |
- Jones David Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
6 |
3:26:21 |
+21:54 +11 | 82.6 4.63 |
|
15. +4
|
#23 |
- Rees Ken Talbot Sunbeam |
4 |
3:28:44 |
+24:17 +2:23 | 81.7 5.13 |
|
16. +9
|
#74 |
- Appleton Dick Triumph Dolomite Sprint |
3:31:32 |
+27:05 +2:48 | 80.6 5.72 | |
|
17. +20
|
#25 |
- Thomas Hywell Talbot Avenger |
4 |
3:33:49 |
+29:22 +2:17 | 79.7 6.20 |
|
18. +6
|
#54 |
- Kiely Oliver Ford Escort MK2 |
3:34:18 |
+29:51 +29 | 79.5 6.30 | |
|
19. +9
|
#45 |
- O'Brien Jim Fiat 128 Coupé |
5 |
3:35:21 |
+30:54 +1:03 | 79.2 6.53 |
|
20. +7
|
#46 |
- Butler Joseph Talbot Avenger |
1 |
3:35:42 |
+31:15 +21 | 79.0 6.60 |
|
21. −1
|
#24 |
- Keary William Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
2 |
3:35:44 |
+31:17 +2 | 79.0 6.61 |
|
22. +10
|
#71 |
- Nolan Michael Opel Kadett GT/E |
3:38:13 |
+33:46 +2:29 | 78.1 7.13 | |
|
23. +17
|
#38 |
- O'Gorman E. Ford Escort RS 1600 MKI |
5 |
3:38:37 |
+34:10 +24 | 78.0 7.22 |
|
24. +6
|
#37 |
- Walmsley Geof Ford Escort MK2 |
4 |
3:40:52 |
+36:25 +2:15 | 77.2 7.69 |
|
25. +13
|
#93 |
- Hamilton D. Ford Escort MK2 |
3:41:16 |
+36:49 +24 | 77.0 7.78 | |
|
26. +15
|
#50 |
- McGrath Peter Ford Escort MK1 |
5 |
3:41:41 |
+37:14 +25 | 76.9 7.86 |
|
27. +2
|
#56 |
- Flanagan Sabina Volvo 66 |
3:41:51 |
+37:24 +10 | 76.8 7.90 | |
|
28. +11
|
#88 |
- Coulthard Jack Vauxhall Magnum |
3:42:21 |
+37:54 +30 | 76.7 8.00 | |
|
29. +6
|
#81 |
- Condron John Renault 5 Alpine |
3:42:26 |
+37:59 +5 | 76.6 8.02 | |
|
30. +13
|
#58 |
- Courtie Brian Ford Escort MK2 |
3:44:48 |
+40:21 +2:22 | 75.8 8.52 | |
|
31. +16
|
#67 |
- Ready Vince Ford Escort MK1 |
3:44:55 |
+40:28 +7 | 75.8 8.55 | |
|
32. +16
|
#87 |
- Robinson Elkin Mini Clubman |
3:45:13 |
+40:46 +18 | 75.7 8.61 | |
|
33. +21
|
#112 |
- Williams Geoff Ford Escort MK2 |
3:46:21 |
+41:54 +1:08 | 75.3 8.85 | |
|
34. −1
|
#52 |
- Breen John Chrysler Avenger 1800 GT |
3:46:31 |
+42:04 +10 | 75.3 8.88 | |
|
35. +11
|
#76 |
- Cullinane V. Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV |
3:46:35 |
+42:08 +4 | 75.2 8.90 | |
|
36. +17
|
#53 |
- Cosker Brian Vauxhall Chevette |
3:47:17 |
+42:50 +42 | 75.0 9.05 | |
|
37. +20
|
#117 |
- Bland Alan Triumph Dolomite Sprint |
3:48:01 |
+43:34 +44 | 74.8 9.20 | |
|
38. +23
|
#61 |
- Downey Olivia Ford Fiesta |
3:48:25 |
+43:58 +24 | 74.6 9.29 | |
|
39. +13
|
#75 |
- Ni Bhriain Nuala Fiat 127 |
3:48:34 |
+44:07 +9 | 74.6 9.32 | |
|
40. +16
|
#97 |
- Morgan John Ford Escort MK2 |
3:49:11 |
+44:44 +37 | 74.4 9.45 | |
|
41. +8
|
#104 |
- Hogan Kevin Talbot Avenger |
3:49:12 |
+44:45 +1 | 74.4 9.45 | |
|
42. −11
|
#63 |
- Edwards Les Ford Escort MK2 |
3:50:32 |
+46:05 +1:20 | 73.9 9.73 | |
|
43. +15
|
#91 |
- Cardell Denis MG B GT V8 |
3:51:43 |
+47:16 +1:11 | 73.6 9.98 | |
|
44. +26
|
#111 |
- Langley Barry Ford Escort MK2 |
3:51:46 |
+47:19 +3 | 73.5 9.99 | |
|
45. +18
|
#140 |
- Wrenn John Hillman Imp |
3:52:10 |
+47:43 +24 | 73.4 10.1 | |
|
46. +23
|
#133 |
- Gannon P. J. Mini GT |
3:52:45 |
+48:18 +35 | 73.2 10.2 | |
|
47. +21
|
#66 |
- Farrar Malcolm Talbot Avenger |
3:53:30 |
+49:03 +45 | 73.0 10.4 | |
|
48. +45
|
#32 |
- Hanley Sean Ford Escort Twin Cam |
4 |
3:55:13 |
+50:46 +1:43 | 72.5 10.7 |
|
49. +17
|
#82 |
- Bloor Nigel Sunbeam Imp |
3:55:30 |
+51:03 +17 | 72.4 10.8 | |
|
50. +17
|
#68 |
- Morgan Gareth Ford Escort MK1 |
3:56:18 |
+51:51 +48 | 72.1 11.0 | |
|
51. +21
|
#94 |
- Parsons L Ford Escort MK1 |
3:57:34 |
+53:07 +1:16 | 71.8 11.2 | |
|
52. +19
|
#120 |
- Moloney P Peugeot 104 ZS |
3:58:12 |
+53:45 +38 | 71.6 11.4 | |
|
53. +26
|
#129 |
- Thatcher Paul Talbot Avenger |
3:59:41 |
+55:14 +1:29 | 71.1 11.7 | |
|
54. +21
|
#78 |
- Franklin Michael Alfa Romeo Alfasud |
4:01:13 |
+56:46 +1:32 | 70.7 12.0 | |
|
55. +22
|
#139 |
- Keogh Bob Ford Escort MK1 |
4:01:36 |
+57:09 +23 | 70.6 12.1 | |
|
56. +18
|
#113 |
- Tricker Marilyn Ford Escort MK2 |
4:01:55 |
+57:28 +19 | 70.5 12.1 | |
|
57. +19
|
#90 |
- Sloman Nick Triumph Dolomite Sprint |
4:02:54 |
+58:27 +59 | 70.2 12.3 | |
|
58. +28
|
#148 |
- O'Brien Tom Fiat 128 3P |
4:04:19 |
+59:52 +1:25 | 69.8 12.6 | |
|
59. +5
|
#121 |
- Kinsella John Ford Escort MK1 |
4:04:55 |
+1:00:28 +36 | 69.6 12.8 | |
|
60. +24
|
#105 |
- McGinley Karen Austin Mini |
4:05:10 |
+1:00:43 +15 | 69.5 12.8 | |
|
61. +18
|
#143 |
- Landers G Vauxhall Chevette |
4:05:30 |
+1:01:03 +20 | 69.4 12.9 | |
|
62. +20
|
#151 |
- Giles Jennifer Triumph 2.5 Pi |
4:06:16 |
+1:01:49 +46 | 69.2 13.1 | |
|
63. +15
|
#92 |
- Bradfield H. Opel Kadett |
4:06:50 |
+1:02:23 +34 | 69.1 13.2 | |
|
64. −9
|
#110 |
- Kirk Rob Ford Escort MK1 |
4:08:17 |
+1:03:50 +1:27 | 68.7 13.5 | |
|
65. +30
|
#123 |
- Fitzgerald Ger Ford Escort MK1 |
4:10:44 5:00 |
+1:06:17 +2:27 | 69.4 14.0 | |
|
66. +28
|
#98 |
- Howe James Ford Escort MK1 |
4:11:34 |
+1:07:07 +50 | 67.8 14.2 | |
|
67. +25
|
#154 |
- Hubbert William Ford Escort MK1 |
4:11:58 |
+1:07:31 +24 | 67.7 14.3 | |
|
68. +20
|
#155 |
- Murray Jimmie Ford Escort MK1 |
4:13:05 |
+1:08:38 +1:07 | 67.4 14.5 | |
|
69. +22
|
#126 |
- Bennett A. Daihatsu Charade |
4:15:43 |
+1:11:16 +2:38 | 66.7 15.1 | |
|
70. +27
|
#132 |
- Hickey Tom Chrysler Avenger |
4:20:50 |
+1:16:23 +5:07 | 65.4 16.1 | |
|
71. +29
|
#145 |
- Gregory Maria Austin Mini |
4:25:18 |
+1:20:51 +4:28 | 64.3 17.1 | |
|
72. +29
|
#144 |
- Crone John Fiat 127 |
4:39:07 |
+1:34:40 +13:49 | 61.1 20.0 |
Retirement
| #34 |
|
Lewis Hal - Colton Ed |
|
Chrysler Sunbeam | Retired |
| #39 |
|
Henry Drew - McNamee Ronan |
|
Ford Escort MK2 | Retired |
| #44 |
|
Kearney Gus - Leahy John |
|
Talbot Sunbeam | Retired |
| #55 |
|
Conlon Cathal - Breen Tom |
|
Ford Escort MK2 | Retired |
| #59 |
|
White Sean - Hurley Donnacha |
|
Fiat 128 3P | Retired |
| #72 |
|
Fraser Alan - Leckey James |
|
Talbot Sunbeam | Retired |
| #80 |
|
Murray Paul - Hutchinson A. |
|
Ford Escort MK1 | Retired |
| #95 |
|
Williams John - Courtene-Jones N. |
|
Ford Escort MK1 | Retired |
| #99 |
|
Sloane William - O'Leary Barthy |
|
Hillman Imp | Retired |
| #106 |
|
Pallier David - Davies Geoff |
|
Ford Escort MK1 | Retired |
| #108 |
|
Wyley Michael - Hartnett Paddy |
|
Talbot Avenger | Retired |
| #114 |
|
Morrissey Tony - Conway Joseph |
|
Talbot Avenger | Retired |
| #118 |
|
Lewis Ken - Whitcombe Gary |
|
Ford Escort MK2 | Retired |
| #124 |
|
Carroll John - O'Connor Dan |
|
Ford Escort MK1 | Retired |
| #146 |
|
Wilson Allen - Curtis Horace |
|
Ford Escort MK2 | Retired |
| #152 |
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McGirr John - Walsh Joe |
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Sunbeam Rapier | Retired |
| #85 |
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Hines Michael - Kearney Pat |
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Ford Escort MK1 | Retired |
1979 West Cork Rally
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