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
SS39 Desmond's Grave 2 - 15.61 km
1. |
#16 |
Nelson Brian - Cole Rodney Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 10:20 | 90.6 | |
2. |
#2 |
Airikkala Pentti - Virtanen Risto Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 10:28 |
+8 + 8 |
89.5 0.51 |
= |
#14 |
Wilson Malcolm - Harryman Terry Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 10:28 |
+8 + 0 |
89.5 0.51 |
4. |
#22 |
Buckley Ger - Caplice John Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 10:29 |
+9 + 1 |
89.3 0.58 |
5. |
#19 |
Fisher Bertie - Frazer Austin Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 10:31 |
+11 + 2 |
89.1 0.70 |
6. |
#10 |
McRae Jimmy - Main Frank Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 10:32 |
+12 + 1 |
88.9 0.77 |
7. |
#3 |
Eklund Per - Sylvan Hans Triumph TR7 V8 |
8 | 10:35 |
+15 + 3 |
88.5 0.96 |
8. |
#8 |
Coleman Billy - O'Donoghue Frank Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 10:39 |
+19 + 4 |
87.9 1.22 |
= |
#28 |
McCartney Dessie - Scott Peter Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 | 10:39 |
+19 + 0 |
87.9 1.22 |
10. |
#18 |
Culcheth Brian - Wilson Neil Opel Kadett GT/E |
5 | 10:52 |
+32 + 13 |
86.2 2.05 |
11. |
#4 |
Blomqvist Stig - Cederberg Björn Saab 99 Turbo |
5 | 10:56 |
+36 + 4 |
85.7 2.31 |
12. |
#32 |
Cathers Trevor - Young B. Chrysler Avenger |
3 | 11:06 |
+46 + 10 |
84.4 2.95 |
13. |
#25 |
Lyons John - Davison Jimmy Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 11:14 |
+54 + 8 |
83.4 3.46 |
= |
#38 |
Logan Jim - Ervine Derek Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 11:14 |
+54 + 0 |
83.4 3.46 |
15. |
#35 |
Tansey John - Inglis Rea Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 11:18 |
+58 + 4 |
82.9 3.72 |
16. |
#36 |
Bonner Vincent - Bonner Michael Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 | 11:20 |
+1:00 + 2 |
82.6 3.84 |
17. |
#33 |
Everett Simon - Brown John Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 11:26 |
+1:06 + 6 |
81.9 4.23 |
18. |
#57 |
Coates Desmond - Dunn Mervyn Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 11:29 |
+1:09 + 3 |
81.6 4.42 |
19. |
#81 |
Dunnion Mike - Stone David Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 11:45 |
+1:25 + 16 |
79.7 5.45 |
20. |
#64 |
Neely Ron - Johnston David BMC Mini Clubman GT |
1 | 11:46 |
+1:26 + 1 |
79.6 5.51 |
21. |
#40 |
McVicker William - Hughes Eric Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 | 11:47 |
+1:27 + 1 |
79.5 5.57 |
22. |
#68 |
De Poix Loic - De Longeaux G. Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 | 11:49 |
+1:29 + 2 |
79.3 5.70 |
23. |
#39 |
Smith Rosemary - Farrell Rita Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 Ladies |
11:53 |
+1:33 + 4 |
78.8 5.96 |
= |
#55 |
Harkin Tony - Kennedy Patrick Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 11:53 |
+1:33 + 0 |
78.8 5.96 |
25. |
#58 |
Wright David - Fannin Leslie Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 11:56 |
+1:36 + 3 |
78.5 6.15 |
= |
#90 |
Moffett Willie - Ferguson Ivor Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 | 11:56 |
+1:36 + 0 |
78.5 6.15 |
27. |
#59 |
Doyle Kevin - Fitzsimmons Neil Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 11:58 |
+1:38 + 2 |
78.3 6.28 |
= |
#85 |
Fennell Frank - Lauder Huntly Chrysler Avenger GT |
1 | 11:58 |
+1:38 + 0 |
78.3 6.28 |
29. |
#103 |
McIlroy David - McKee Ronnie Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 | 12:00 |
+1:40 + 2 |
78.1 6.41 |
30. |
#47 |
McBurney Robert - Smith Norman Volkswagen Golf GTi |
2 | 12:02 |
+1:42 + 2 |
77.8 6.53 |
31. |
#76 |
Jones Peter - Martin Barry Hillman Avenger |
2 | 12:03 |
+1:43 + 1 |
77.7 6.60 |
32. |
#61 |
Wilson James - Ingram Howard Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 12:06 |
+1:46 + 3 |
77.4 6.79 |
33. |
#86 |
Noble Trevor - Campbell Kenny Fiat 128 3P |
1 | 12:07 |
+1:47 + 1 |
77.3 6.85 |
34. |
#108 |
Crush Harvey - Langley Barry Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 12:11 |
+1:51 + 4 |
76.9 7.11 |
35. |
#65 |
McGarrity Gerry - Hackett Dan Honda Civic |
1 | 12:22 |
+2:02 + 11 |
75.7 7.82 |
36. |
#78 |
Loughrey Brendan - Henry Drew Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 | 12:24 |
+2:04 + 2 |
75.5 7.94 |
= |
#84 |
Keating Donie - Hughes Trevor Peugeot 104 |
1 | 12:24 |
+2:04 + 0 |
75.5 7.94 |
38. |
#83 |
Shipp Bryan - Waldron Ernie Fiat 131 |
2 | 12:26 |
+2:06 + 2 |
75.3 8.07 |
= |
#113 |
McKinley Graeme - Coey David Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 12:26 |
+2:06 + 0 |
75.3 8.07 |
40. |
#80 |
Cotter Eamonn - Ward Martin Fiat 127 Sport |
1 | 12:28 |
+2:08 + 2 |
75.1 8.20 |
41. |
#102 |
Corry Will - Carphin Stuart Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 12:29 |
+2:09 + 1 |
75.0 8.26 |
42. |
#107 |
Parsons John - Thurbon Alan Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 12:31 |
+2:11 + 2 |
74.8 8.39 |
43. |
#120 |
Grandon Martin - Coughlan Vincent Fiat 128 Sport |
10 | 12:37 |
+2:17 + 6 |
74.2 8.78 |
44. |
#132 |
McConnell James - McConnell G. Opel Kadett Coupé |
10 | 12:41 |
+2:21 + 4 |
73.8 9.03 |
45. |
#116 |
Murphy Patrick - O'Mahony Tony Ford Escort MK2 |
4 | 12:43 |
+2:23 + 2 |
73.7 9.16 |
46. |
#135 |
Morgan Alistair - Pollock Ian Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 | 12:45 |
+2:25 + 2 |
73.5 9.29 |
47. |
#129 |
Elliott Robert - O'Hara Alphonsus Vauxhall Chevette 1.3 S |
10 | 12:46 |
+2:26 + 1 |
73.4 9.35 |
48. |
#43 |
Cassidy John K. - Doherty Dan Porsche 911 SC |
8 | 12:48 |
+2:28 + 2 |
73.2 9.48 |
= |
#118 |
Drew George - Dundon Liam Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
6 | 12:48 |
+2:28 + 0 |
73.2 9.48 |
= |
#148 |
Murray Alan - Johnston Derek Daihatsu Charade |
1 | 12:48 |
+2:28 + 0 |
73.2 9.48 |
51. |
#133 |
Brown Jerry - Burke Tom Chrysler Avenger GT |
3 | 12:53 |
+2:33 + 5 |
72.7 9.80 |
52. |
#124 |
Kerr Robin - Willis Bobby Opel Manta GT/E |
5 | 12:55 |
+2:35 + 2 |
72.5 9.93 |
= |
#143 |
Morris Tim - Dowgill Roger Ford Escort Sport MKII |
1 | 12:55 |
+2:35 + 0 |
72.5 9.93 |
54. |
#119 |
Calvert Neil - Read Dave Ford Escort 1300 MKII |
1 | 13:00 |
+2:40 + 5 |
72.0 10.3 |
55. |
#44 |
Craig Warren - Forsythe Ronnie Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 | 13:01 |
+2:41 + 1 |
72.0 10.3 |
56. |
#123 |
White Peader - Bergin Pat Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 | 13:04 |
+2:44 + 3 |
71.7 10.5 |
57. |
#121 |
Chandler Jeff - Ritchie John Chrysler Avenger |
10 | 13:08 |
+2:48 + 4 |
71.3 10.8 |
58. |
#126 |
Hackett John - Stapleton Eric Renault 16 TS |
4 | 13:14 |
+2:54 + 6 |
70.8 11.2 |
59. |
#111 |
Dillon John - Cunningham Keith Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 13:21 |
+3:01 + 7 |
70.2 11.6 |
60. |
#145 |
Horgan Paul - Blanche Dolores Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint |
1 | 13:42 |
+3:22 + 21 |
68.4 12.9 |
61. |
#147 |
McClintock Paddy - Marron Kevin Daihatsu Charade |
1 | 13:47 |
+3:27 + 5 |
68.0 13.3 |
62. |
#115 |
Law Norma - Wallace Karen Ford Escort MK2 |
4 Ladies |
13:52 |
+3:32 + 5 |
67.5 13.6 |
63. |
#87 |
Yeates David - Ni Bhriain Nuala Fiat 127 Sport |
10 | 13:54 |
+3:34 + 2 |
67.4 13.7 |
64. |
#136 |
Murphy Nancy - Molloy Catherine Polski Fiat |
2 Ladies |
14:04 |
+3:44 + 10 |
66.6 14.4 |
65. |
#127 |
Humphreys Kerron - Humphreys L. Ford Escort 1600 |
4 | 14:15 |
+3:55 + 11 |
65.7 15.1 |
66. |
#72 |
Barbou Alain - Baudoin Miguel Autobianchi A112 Abarth |
10 | 14:19 |
+3:59 + 4 |
65.4 15.3 |
67. |
#97 |
Joyce Daniel - Gannon P. J. Volkswagen Golf Diesel |
9 | 14:54 |
+4:34 + 35 |
62.9 17.6 |
68. |
#134 |
Fairley Ervine - Fisher Rodney Mazda RX-3 |
3 | 15:49 |
+5:29 + 55 |
59.2 21.1 |
69. |
#46 |
MacHale Austin - McGee John Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 | 20:00 |
+9:40 + 4:11 |
46.8 37.2 |
Overall
1. |
#2 |
Airikkala Pentti - Virtanen Risto Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
5:28:56 |
102.8 | |
2. |
#8 |
Coleman Billy - O'Donoghue Frank Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
5:33:04 |
+4:08 +4:08 | 101.6 0.44 |
3. |
#14 |
Wilson Malcolm - Harryman Terry Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
5:35:00 |
+6:04 +1:56 | 101.0 0.65 |
4. |
#16 |
Nelson Brian - Cole Rodney Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
5:35:04 |
+6:08 +4 | 101.0 0.65 |
5. |
#10 |
McRae Jimmy - Main Frank Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
5:35:40 |
+6:44 +36 | 100.8 0.72 |
6. |
#19 |
Fisher Bertie - Frazer Austin Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
5:38:20 |
+9:24 +2:40 | 100.0 1.00 |
7. |
#22 |
Buckley Ger - Caplice John Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
5:40:36 |
+11:40 +2:16 | 99.3 1.24 |
8. |
#3 |
Eklund Per - Sylvan Hans Triumph TR7 V8 |
8 |
5:48:44 |
+19:48 +8:08 | 97.0 2.11 |
9. |
#28 |
McCartney Dessie - Scott Peter Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 |
5:51:20 |
+22:24 +2:36 | 96.3 2.38 |
10. |
#18 |
Culcheth Brian - Wilson Neil Opel Kadett GT/E |
5 |
5:53:39 |
+24:43 +2:19 | 95.7 2.63 |
11. |
#4 |
Blomqvist Stig - Cederberg Björn Saab 99 Turbo |
5 |
5:54:04 |
+25:08 +25 | 95.5 2.67 |
12. |
#25 |
Lyons John - Davison Jimmy Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
5:56:34 |
+27:38 +2:30 | 94.9 2.94 |
13. |
#38 |
Logan Jim - Ervine Derek Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
6:05:34 |
+36:38 +9:00 | 92.5 3.90 |
14. |
#36 |
Bonner Vincent - Bonner Michael Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 |
6:08:48 |
+39:52 +3:14 | 91.7 4.24 |
15. |
#32 |
Cathers Trevor - Young B. Chrysler Avenger |
3 |
6:12:35 |
+43:39 +3:47 | 90.8 4.64 |
16. |
#33 |
Everett Simon - Brown John Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
6:14:26 |
+45:30 +1:51 | 90.4 4.84 |
17. |
#57 |
Coates Desmond - Dunn Mervyn Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
6:17:53 |
+48:57 +3:27 | 89.5 5.21 |
18. +1
|
#55 |
Harkin Tony - Kennedy Patrick Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
6:21:50 |
+52:54 +3:57 | 88.6 5.63 |
19. −1
|
#44 |
Craig Warren - Forsythe Ronnie Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
6:22:20 |
+53:24 +30 | 88.5 5.68 |
20. |
#64 |
Neely Ron - Johnston David BMC Mini Clubman GT |
1 |
6:23:50 |
+54:54 +1:30 | 88.1 5.84 |
21. |
#90 |
Moffett Willie - Ferguson Ivor Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 |
6:26:56 |
+58:00 +3:06 | 87.4 6.17 |
22. |
#39 |
Smith Rosemary - Farrell Rita Chrysler Sunbeam |
5 Ladies |
6:27:18 |
+58:22 +22 | 87.3 6.21 |
23. |
#58 |
Wright David - Fannin Leslie Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
6:28:17 |
+59:21 +59 | 87.1 6.32 |
24. |
#59 |
Doyle Kevin - Fitzsimmons Neil Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
6:29:50 |
+1:00:54 +1:33 | 86.8 6.48 |
25. |
#76 |
Jones Peter - Martin Barry Hillman Avenger |
2 |
6:31:15 |
+1:02:19 +1:25 | 86.5 6.63 |
26. |
#40 |
McVicker William - Hughes Eric Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 |
6:31:44 |
+1:02:48 +29 | 86.4 6.68 |
27. |
#35 |
Tansey John - Inglis Rea Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII |
7 |
6:32:00 |
+1:03:04 +16 | 86.3 6.71 |
28. |
#85 |
Fennell Frank - Lauder Huntly Chrysler Avenger GT |
1 |
6:35:25 |
+1:06:29 +3:25 | 85.6 7.07 |
29. |
#86 |
Noble Trevor - Campbell Kenny Fiat 128 3P |
1 |
6:37:33 |
+1:08:37 +2:08 | 85.1 7.30 |
30. |
#68 |
De Poix Loic - De Longeaux G. Opel Kadett GT/E |
3 |
6:38:15 |
+1:09:19 +42 | 84.9 7.38 |
31. |
#84 |
Keating Donie - Hughes Trevor Peugeot 104 |
1 |
6:39:09 |
+1:10:13 +54 | 84.8 7.47 |
32. |
#61 |
Wilson James - Ingram Howard Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
6:39:49 |
+1:10:53 +40 | 84.6 7.54 |
33. |
#47 |
McBurney Robert - Smith Norman Volkswagen Golf GTi |
2 |
6:40:37 |
+1:11:41 +48 | 84.4 7.63 |
34. |
#103 |
McIlroy David - McKee Ronnie Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 |
6:40:55 |
+1:11:59 +18 | 84.4 7.66 |
35. +1
|
#81 |
Dunnion Mike - Stone David Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
6:44:33 |
+1:15:37 +3:38 | 83.6 8.05 |
36. −1
|
#65 |
McGarrity Gerry - Hackett Dan Honda Civic |
1 |
6:45:07 |
+1:16:11 +34 | 83.5 8.11 |
37. |
#80 |
Cotter Eamonn - Ward Martin Fiat 127 Sport |
1 |
6:46:00 |
+1:17:04 +53 | 83.3 8.20 |
38. |
#78 |
Loughrey Brendan - Henry Drew Chrysler Sunbeam Ti |
4 |
6:47:44 |
+1:18:48 +1:44 | 83.0 8.39 |
39. |
#102 |
Corry Will - Carphin Stuart Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
6:49:07 |
+1:20:11 +1:23 | 82.7 8.53 |
40. +1
|
#135 |
Morgan Alistair - Pollock Ian Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
6:51:58 |
+1:23:02 +2:51 | 82.1 8.84 |
41. +1
|
#108 |
Crush Harvey - Langley Barry Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
6:53:22 |
+1:24:26 +1:24 | 81.8 8.98 |
42. +1
|
#83 |
Shipp Bryan - Waldron Ernie Fiat 131 |
2 |
6:55:51 |
+1:26:55 +2:29 | 81.4 9.25 |
43. +1
|
#107 |
Parsons John - Thurbon Alan Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
6:56:08 |
+1:27:12 +17 | 81.3 9.28 |
44. +1
|
#116 |
Murphy Patrick - O'Mahony Tony Ford Escort MK2 |
4 |
6:56:38 |
+1:27:42 +30 | 81.2 9.33 |
45. +2
|
#113 |
McKinley Graeme - Coey David Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
2 |
6:59:39 |
+1:30:43 +3:01 | 80.6 9.65 |
46. |
#134 |
Fairley Ervine - Fisher Rodney Mazda RX-3 |
3 |
7:00:46 |
+1:31:50 +1:07 | 80.4 9.77 |
47. +1
|
#148 |
Murray Alan - Johnston Derek Daihatsu Charade |
1 |
7:02:03 |
+1:33:07 +1:17 | 80.2 9.91 |
48. +1
|
#132 |
McConnell James - McConnell G. Opel Kadett Coupé |
10 |
7:02:04 |
+1:33:08 +1 | 80.2 9.91 |
49. +1
|
#133 |
Brown Jerry - Burke Tom Chrysler Avenger GT |
3 |
7:02:24 |
+1:33:28 +20 | 80.1 9.95 |
50. +1
|
#118 |
Drew George - Dundon Liam Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT |
6 |
7:03:20 |
+1:34:24 +56 | 79.9 10.1 |
51. +1
|
#120 |
Grandon Martin - Coughlan Vincent Fiat 128 Sport |
10 |
7:05:49 |
+1:36:53 +2:29 | 79.4 10.3 |
52. +1
|
#121 |
Chandler Jeff - Ritchie John Chrysler Avenger |
10 |
7:06:36 |
+1:37:40 +47 | 79.3 10.4 |
53. +2
|
#43 |
Cassidy John K. - Doherty Dan Porsche 911 SC |
8 |
7:10:26 1:00 |
+1:41:30 +3:50 | 78.8 10.8 |
54. +2
|
#129 |
Elliott Robert - O'Hara Alphonsus Vauxhall Chevette 1.3 S |
10 |
7:10:28 1:00 |
+1:41:32 +2 | 78.8 10.8 |
55. −1
|
#119 |
Calvert Neil - Read Dave Ford Escort 1300 MKII |
1 |
7:10:36 |
+1:41:40 +8 | 78.6 10.8 |
56. +2
|
#87 |
Yeates David - Ni Bhriain Nuala Fiat 127 Sport |
10 |
7:14:32 |
+1:45:36 +3:56 | 77.9 11.2 |
57. |
#46 |
MacHale Austin - McGee John Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
7:18:25 1:00:00 |
+1:49:29 +3:53 | 89.4 11.7 |
58. +2
|
#126 |
Hackett John - Stapleton Eric Renault 16 TS |
4 |
7:18:38 |
+1:49:42 +13 | 77.1 11.7 |
59. |
#97 |
Joyce Daniel - Gannon P. J. Volkswagen Golf Diesel |
9 |
7:18:45 |
+1:49:49 +7 | 77.1 11.7 |
60. +1
|
#127 |
Humphreys Kerron - Humphreys L. Ford Escort 1600 |
4 |
7:20:23 |
+1:51:27 +1:38 | 76.8 11.9 |
61. +1
|
#143 |
Morris Tim - Dowgill Roger Ford Escort Sport MKII |
1 |
7:26:00 |
+1:57:04 +5:37 | 75.9 12.5 |
62. +1
|
#111 |
Dillon John - Cunningham Keith Ford Escort RS 2000 MKII |
3 |
7:26:36 |
+1:57:40 +36 | 75.8 12.5 |
63. +1
|
#115 |
Law Norma - Wallace Karen Ford Escort MK2 |
4 Ladies |
7:27:11 |
+1:58:15 +35 | 75.7 12.6 |
64. +2
|
#124 |
Kerr Robin - Willis Bobby Opel Manta GT/E |
5 |
7:30:43 |
+2:01:47 +3:32 | 75.1 13.0 |
65. +2
|
#145 |
Horgan Paul - Blanche Dolores Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint |
1 |
7:42:27 |
+2:13:31 +11:44 | 73.2 14.2 |
66. +3
|
#123 |
White Peader - Bergin Pat Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS |
8 |
7:45:20 |
+2:16:24 +2:53 | 72.7 14.5 |
67. +1
|
#136 |
Murphy Nancy - Molloy Catherine Polski Fiat |
2 Ladies |
7:45:32 |
+2:16:36 +12 | 72.7 14.5 |
68. +2
|
#147 |
McClintock Paddy - Marron Kevin Daihatsu Charade |
1 |
7:48:29 |
+2:19:33 +2:57 | 72.2 14.9 |
69. +2
|
#72 |
Barbou Alain - Baudoin Miguel Autobianchi A112 Abarth |
10 |
8:14:10 5:00 |
+2:45:14 +25:41 | 69.2 17.6 |
Retirement
#114 |
Lernihan John - Clarke Brian |
Chrysler Avenger 1600 GT | Retired | ||
#130 |
King Patrick - Millar John |
Ford Escort 1300 | Retired |
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