Road and Navigational Rallies 1979
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- Morning Star Trophy Rally (Border MC of Finningley) 6th/7th Jan
- Winners: Charles Hill/John Vincent (Alfa Romeo Alfasud)
- Ross Traders Rally (Ross DMSC) 20th/21st Jan
- Winners: Bill Gwynne/Pete Forrester (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Twister Rally (Sporting Owners DC) 20th/21st Jan
- Winners: Mick Briant/Dave Kirkham (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Top Gear Rally (Carlton DMC) 20th/21st Jan
- Winners: Dick Willows/Bill McDonald (Chrysler Avenger)
- Downs Rally (Eastbourne & Ram MC) 20th/21st Jan
- Winners: Malcolm Harvey Ross/Rick Smith (Vauxhall Chevette 2.3)
- Banbury Cross Rally (North Oxon MC) 27th/28th Jan
- Winners: Bill Gwynne/Howard Moore (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Three Swans Rally (Selby DMC) 27th/28th Jan
- Winners: Pete Smith/Ron Shipp (Opel Kadett GTE)
- Joe Goodwin January Rally (Kirkby Lonsdale MC) 27th/28th Jan
- Winners: Brian Carter/Malcolm Smithson (Toyota Corolla)
- Marsh Mist Rally (SWL-Hastings MC) 27th/28th Jan
- Winners: Chris Miles/Graham Smith (Ford Escort RS1800)
- Firefly Rally (Whitchurch MC) 3rd/4th Feb
- Winners: Paul Woodward/Dood Pearce (Ford Escort RS2000)
- CADMOC Rally (Croydon DMC) 3rd/4th Feb
- Winners: Derek Arnold/Tony Belton (Ford Anglia TC)
- Armstrong & Denholm Trophy Rally (Cumberland Sporting CC) 3rd/4th Feb
- Winners: Jackson/Dave Sherwen (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Towers Leck Trophy Rally (Furness DMC) 10th/11th Feb
- Winners: Terry Benson/Chris Pudsey (Opel Kadett)
- Lincolnshire Rally (Lincolnshire Louth MC) 10th/11th Feb
- Winners: Graham Ashby/Keith Storer (Hillman Avenger)
- Haldon Monte Road Rally (Haldon MC) 10th/11th Feb
- Winners: Martin Freestone/John Freestone (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Night Owl Rally (Beverley DMC) 10th/11th Feb
- Winners: Pete Smith/Jeremy Mathew (Opel Kadett GTE)
- Harrison Allen Rally (Pembrokeshire MC) 17th/18th Feb
- Winners: Danny Owens/Andrew Sleeman (Ford Escort RS1800)
- Hughes Rally (Blackpalfrey MC of Kent) 17th/18th Feb
- Winners: Chris Miles/Graham Smith (Ford Escort RS1800)
- Aquarius Navigational Rally (Glenrothes MSC) 23rd Feb
- Winners: Charlie Brown/Neil Turner (Mini Clubman Estate)
- Crefft Road Rally (University College Swansea MC) 24th/25th Feb
- Winners: Geoff Kitney/Alan McCann (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Starlight Rally (Stort Valley MC) 3rd/4th Mar
- Winners: Denis Gregory/Mike Wise (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Gremlin Rally (Brecon MC) 10th/11th Mar
- Winners: Mick Briant/Dave Kirkham (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Roskirk Trophy Rally (South Shore MSC (Blackpool)) 10th/11th Mar
- Winners: Brian Harper/Don Davidson (Mini Cooper S)
- Nightmare Rally (South Hams MC) 10th/11th Mar
- Winners: John Babbage/Mick Wicks (Mini 1275)
- Priestley Trophy Rally (Chelmsford MC) 10th/11th Mar
- Winners: Bob Button/Tony Thorne (Mazda RX3)
- Burgess Bowl Trophy (Glossop DCC) 10th/11th Mar
- Winners: Rob Branthwaite/Mike Roper (Ford Escort)
- Moonraker Trophy Rally (National Westminster Bank MC) 10th/11th Mar
- Winners: Bob Goodwin/Neil Davison (Ford Escort Mexico)
- Rowallan Trophy Rally (Alloa DMC) 10th/11th Mar
- Winners: Charlie Brown/Neil Turner (Mini Clubman Estate)
- Craven Rally (Craven MC) 24th/25th Mar
- Winners: Keith Edwards/Alan Woodbridge (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Highwayman Rally (Swindon Phoenix CC) 24th/25th Mar
- Winners: Paul Woodward/Dood Pearce (Ford Escort RS2000)
- March Hare Road Rally (Rainham (Kent) MC) 24th/25th Mar
- Winners: Richard Nimmo/Tony Watson (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Olympia Rally (Torbay MC) 24th/25th Mar
- Winners: Bob Dark/Paul Thatcher (Ford Escort)
- ATS Trophy Rally (Carmarthen MC) 31st Mar/1st Apr
- Winners: Geoff Kitney/Alan McCann (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Cleveland Rally (Hartlepool DMC) 31st Mar/1st Apr
- Winners: John Gill/Nigel Harris (Opel Kadett)
- Wayfarer Rally (Roding CC) 31st Mar/1st Apr
- Winners: Tim Samways/Andy Thorburn (Ford Escort RS1800)
- Firecracker Rally (Appleby-Fordingham WMC) 31st Mar/1st Apr
- Winners: Chis Pearson/Pete Dalton (Opel Kadett GTE)
- Cavalier Road Rally (Rugby MC) 31st Mar/1st Apr
- Winners: Dave Thompson/Rob Parrott (Ford Escort 1700)
- Dean Road Rally (Forest of Dean MC) 31st Mar/1st Apr
- Winners: Jim Blockley/Jack Windaybank (Ford Escort RS1600)
- Firecracker Novices Rally (Appleby Fradingham Works MC) 31st Mar/1st Apr
- Winners: Chis Pearson/Pete Dalton (Opel Kadett GTE)
- Moonraker Rally (Tavern MC) 7th/8th Apr
- Winners: Mick Briant/Dave Kirkham (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Nighthawk Rally (High Moor MC) 14th/15th Apr
- Winners: Rob Branthwaite/Mike Roper (Ford Escort)
- AGBO Rally (Owen MC) 21st/22nd Apr
- Winners: Geoff Birkett/Dave Orrick (Opel Kadett GTE)
- DFS Derbyshire Rally (Matlock MC) 21st/22nd Apr
- Winners: Mike Hutchinson/Nigel Harris (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Quinton Hazell Rally (North Wales CC) 21st/22nd Apr
- Winners: Roger Powley/Brian Goff (Triumph Dolomite Sprint)
- Three Counties Rally (Chess Valley MC) 21st/22nd Apr
- Winners: Graham Dale/Bob Shutler (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Exeter Rally (Exeter MC) 21st/22nd Apr
- Winners: Paul Kynaston/Peter Trout (Chrysler Sunbeam 1750)
- Three Counties Rally (Chess Valley MC) 21st/22nd Apr
- Winners: Graham Dale/Bob Shutler (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Monte Minor Rally (Bexley LCC) 21st/22nd Apr
- Winners: Tony Talbot/Brian French (Ford Escort)
- Motor Centre '79 Rally (Greencroft MC) 21st/22nd Apr
- Winners: Richie Mawson/Geordie Tindall (Ford Anglia RS1800)
- Night Op Rally (Dunfermline CC) 21st/22nd Apr
- Winners: Ken Wishart/Brian Hunter (Ford Fiesta)
- Bournemouth Rally (West Hants & Dorset CC) 28th/29th Apr
- Winners: Mick Briant/Dave Kirkham (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Ridings Rally (Alwoodley MC) 28th/29th Apr
- Winners: Ron Beecroft/John Millington (Chrysler Sunbeam)
- Palferman Rally (Caernarvonshire & Anglesey MC) 5th/6th May
- Winners: Mike Lindley/Ken Jones (Porsche 911S)
- Danum Rally (Lindholme MSC) 5th/6th May
- Winners: Tony Shirtcliffe/John Berrisford (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Barratt Oak Rally (Woolpack Otley MC) 12th/13th May
- Winners: Ron Beecroft/John Millington (Chrysler Sunbeam)
- Mini Monte Rally (Dukeries MC) 12th/13th May
- Winners: John Roberts/David Batho (Avenger Tiger)
- Niente Rally (Croydon DMC + Dursley MC&LCC) 12th/13th May
- Winners: Dick Mauger/Dick Steptoe (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Snowball Rally (Vale of Cothi MC) 19th/20th May
- Winners: Mick Briant/Dave Kirkham (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Gemini Rally (Wolverhampton & South Staffs CC) 19th/20th May
- Winners: Derek Carless/Pete Forrester (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Orion Rally (Pegasus MC) 19th/20th May
- Winners: Rod Wiltshire/Roger Hunt (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Bolton Clubmans Rally (Bolton le Moors CC) 19th/20th May
- Winners: Ian Harrison/Alan Ridehalgh (Ford Capri 3.0)
- Easy Rally (Mid-Wirral MC) 19th/20th May
- Winners: M Pankhurst/T Manifold (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Nightwatchman Rally (Central Sussex MC) 26th/27th May
- Winners: Keith Goodyear/Graham Smith (Toyota Corolla)
- Cambrian News Trophy Rally (Aberystwyth DMC) 2nd/3rd Jun
- Winners: Mick Briant/Dave Kirkham (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Midsummer Rally (Dartford DMC) 2nd/3rd Jun
- Winners: Chris Miles/Graham Smith (Ford Escort RS1800)
- Ides of March Rally (Ystrad Mynach MC) 9th/10th Jun
- Winners: Neil Jones/Huw Davies (Triumph TR7 V8)
- Mad Hatter Rally (Cramlington DMC) 9th/10th Jun
- Winners: Alan Moore/Derek Purdy (Ford Escort Mexico)
- Midsummer Rally (Llandelio MC) 16th/17th Jun
- Winners: Colin Price/Allan Thomas (Ford Escort RS2000)
- 3rd Midsummer Rally (Tavistock MC) 23rd/24th Jun
- Winners: Rod Wiltshire/Roger Hunt Ford Escort RS2000)
- CD Bramall Trophy Rally (Shipley DMC) 23rd/24th Jun
- Winners: Malcolm Wilson/Ian Wilson (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Swan National Car Rental Novices Rally (Stockton DMC) 23rd/24th Jun
- Winners: Stephen Fairlie/Tony Walker (Ford Escort TC)
- Eagle Road Rally (Newtown DAC) 30th Jun/1st Jul
- Winners: Peter Vaughan/Phil Jones (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Glanfield Lawrence Rally (Morecambe CC) 30th Jun/1st Jul
- Winners: G Newns/D Taylor (Ford Escort)
- Barnard Trophy Rally (Lincoln MC&CC) 30th Jun/1st Jul
- Winners: Chris Pearson/Pete Dalton (Opel Kadett GTE)
- Clwyd Rally (Clwyd Vale MC) 7th/8th Jul
- Winners: Dennis Pollington/Alex Gaze (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Port Talbot Novices Rally (Port Talbot MC) 7th/8th Jul
- Winners: Keith Bevan/Alan Jones (Hillman Avenger)
- Nocturnal Noggin Rally (Peterborough MC) 7th/8th Jul
- Winners: Mick Bennett/Dave Ashurst (Ford Escort 1.6)
- Drystone Rally (Mid-Derbyshire MC) 14th/15th Jul
- Winners: Bob Braithwaite/Mike Roper (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Evening Gazette Trophy Rally (Colchester DMC) 14th/15th Jul
- Winners: Barry Laver/Jamie Amis (Ford Escort GT)
- Midnight Rally (Aberdare MC) 21st/22nd Jul
- Winners: Neil Jones/Peter Watts (Triumph TR7 V8)
- Wesbac '81 Rally (Weston-Super-Mare MC) 21st/22nd Jul
- Winners: Rod Wiltshire/Roger Hunt (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Opel Centre Trophy Rally (Stockport MC) 21st/22nd Jul
- Winners: Geoff Whittaker/Kevin Booth (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Knighthawk Rally (Nat West Bank MC) 21st/22nd Jul
- Winners: Howard Shaddock/Ernie Clark (Vauxhall Viva 2300)
- Calderford Trophy Rally (Wakefield DMSC) 28th/29th Jul
- Winners: Ron Beecroft/John Millington (Talbot Sunbeam)
- New Cedos Rally (Northampton DCC) 28th/29th Jul
- Winners: Tim Samways/Andy Thorburn (Ford Escort BDA)
- July Novices Rally (Herefordshire MC) 28th/29th Jul
- Winners: Paul Woodward/Dood Pearce (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Ddraig Goch Rally (Vauxhall MG (Wirral)) 4th/5th Aug
- Winners: Ron Beecroft/John Millington (Talbot Sunbeam)
- Griffin Rally (Rainham MC) 4th/5th Aug
- Winners: Chris Daisy/Mike Crockle (Hillman Avenger)
- Grimsby Clubman Rally (Grimsby MC) 4th/5th Aug
- Winners: Dave Golightly/Stuart McBride (Talbot Sunbeam 1.6)
- Devil's Own Rally (Kirkby Lonsdale MC) 11th/12th Aug
- Winners: Clive Sissons/Kevin Savage (Opel Kadett GT/E)
- Western Jeans Nocturnal Rally (One-Eleven MC) 11th/12th Aug
- Winners: Mick Smith/Malcolm Young (Ford Escort)
- August Moon Rally (South Bucks MC) 18th/19th Aug
- Winners: Keith Edwards/Alan Woodbridge (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Oakleaf Rally (Sevenoaks DMC) 25th/26th Aug
- Winners: Dick Westlake/Len Westlake (Hillman Avenger Tiger)
- Sherwood Rally (Dukeries MC) 1st/2nd Sep
- Winners: Bob Turnbull/Tony Bukowski (Ford Escort TC)
- Rally of the Dams (Sheffield & Hallamshire MC) 8th/9th Sep
- Winners: Mike Hutchinson/Nigel Harris (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Rally of the Moors (Exeter MC) 8th/9th Sep
- Winners: Martin Freestone/John Freestone (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Autopian Rally (Forresters CC) 15th/16th Sep
- Winners: Peter Vaughan/Phil Jones (Ford Escort Sport)
- Powerush Trophy Rally (Borough 18 MC) 15th/16th Sep
- Winners: Tony Wardle/Geoff Richards (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Andrews Heat for Hire Rally (Newcastle & Potteries MC) 15th/16th Sep
- Winners: Mike Hutchinson/Jeff Hignett (Ford Escort RS2000)
- March West Rally (East Kilbride MC) 15th/16th Sep
- Winners: John Easson/Andrew Kellitt (Ford Escort)
- RL Brown Rally (Furness DMC) 22nd/23rd Sep
- Winners: Geoff Birkett/Nigel Hunter (Opel Kadett GTE)
- Acropolis Rally (Quinton MC) 22nd/23rd Sep
- Winners: Peter Vaughan/Phil Jones (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Moonbeam Rally (Kesteven MC) 22nd/23rd Sep
- Winners: John Dimbleby/Trevor Faulkner (Mini Cooper)
- Night Navigation Rally (East Kilbride MC) 22nd/23rd Sep
- Winners: Margaret Fulton/Gordon Hastie (Opel Kadett Rallye)
- Bolton Midnight Rally (Bolton le Moors CC) 29th/30th Sep
- Winners: Bill Gwynne/Paul Watkins (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Bow & Arrow Rally (Haldon MC) 29th/30th Sep
- Winners: Rod Wiltshire/Roger Hunt (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Reddings Trophy Rally (Middlesex County AC) 29th/30th Sep
- Winners: Keith Edwards/Alan Woodbridge (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Tour of Mull (2300 MC) 5th-7th Oct
- Winners: Alistair Roy/Campbell Roy (Lotus Sunbeam)
- Rali Meirion (Harlech DMC) 6th/7th Oct
- Winners: Ian Hughes/Dave Thomas (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Empire Trophy Rally (Poachers MC) 6th/7th Oct
- Winners: John Short/Alan Milner (Ford Escort)
- Starlight Rally (CSMA (West Middlesex)) 6th/7th Oct
- Winners: Dick Maugher/Dick Steptoe (Ford Escort 1.6)
- More & Gammon Trophy (Chester MC) 13th/14th Oct
- Winners: John Bloxham/Richard Harper (Fiat 131 Abarth)
- Wyrekentonian Rally (Workington DMC) 13th/14th Oct
- Winners: David Lewis/Chris Pringle (Ford Escort)
- Preston Rally (Chelmsford MC) 13th/14th Oct
- Winners: John Barlow/Nigel Booth (Ford Escort)
- Brent Vale Rally (Brent Vale MC) 13th/14th Oct
- Winners: Denis Gregory/Mike Wise (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Pennine Rally (Alwoodley MC) 20th/21st Oct
- Winners: Ron Beecroft/John Millington (Talbot Sunbeam)
- Wyvern Rally (Nat West Bank MC) 20th/21st Oct
- Winners: Dick Mauger/Dick Steptoe (Ford Escort RS2000)
- October 100 Rally (Aberdeen DMC) 20th/21st Oct
- Winners: George Robinson/Jim Dunnett (Mini 1275 GT)
- Harvest Rally (South Hams MC) 20th/21st Oct
- Winners: Rod Wiltshire/Roger Hunt (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Autumn Rally (Carmarthen MC) 27th/28th Oct
- Winners: Bill Gwynne/Paul Watkins (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Shaw Trophy Rally (Whickham DMC) 27th/28th Oct
- Winners: David Lewis/Chris Pringle (Ford Escort)
- Motoloyd Trophy (Newport CC) 27th/28th Oct
- Winners: Steve Emery/Mike Emery (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Highwayman Rally (Post Office AC + CSMA) 27th/28th Oct
- Winners: Bob Bean/Alan Greenwood (Ford Escort RS1800)
- Moonlight-Flit Rally (Dudley & Halesowen CC) 27th/28th Oct
- Winners: Paul Woodward/Dood Pearce (Ford Escort)
- Southbound Rally (South Derbyshire MC) 3rd/4th Nov
- Winners: Mick Briant/Dave Kirkham (Lotus Sunbeam)
- Mal Gibbs Memorial Wye Rally (Brecon MC) 3rd/4th Nov
- Winners: Geoff Kitney/Alan McCann (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Preston Regardless Rally (Preston AC) 3rd/4th Nov
- Winners: Mike O'Riordan/Dennis Quinn (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Torbay Rally (Torbay MC) 3rd/4th Nov
- Winners: Dave Pitcher/Tony Greenwood (Vauxhall Chevette)
- Holland Cup Rally (Boston DMC&LCC) 3rd/4th Nov
- Winners: T Dickinson/J Emerson (Hillman Avenger 1.6)
- Automobile Palace Trophy Rally (North Wales CC + Clwyd Vale MC) 10th/11th Nov
- Winners: Mick Briant/Dave Kirkham (Lotus Sunbeam)
- Hexham Rally (Hexham DMC) 10th/11th Nov
- Winners: Peter Pringle/Neil Wilson (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Speedy Factors Trophy Rally (Pembrokeshire MC) 17th/18th Nov
- Winners: Andrew Stark/Martin Paynter (Ford Escort)
- Rali Cilwendeg (Teifi Valley MC) 24th/25th Nov
- Winners: Neil Jones/Peter Watts (Triumph TR7 V8)
- Witsend Rally (Bexley LCC) 24th/25th Nov
- Winners: Graham Dale/Bob Shuttler (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Falls Rally (Loughborough CC) 24th/25th Nov
- Winners: Mike Hutchinson/Eric Cowcill (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Cossack Rally (Eastwood DMC) 1st/2nd Dec
- Winners: Charles Hill/John Vincent (Alfa Romeo Alfasud)
- Ilfracombe Rally (North Devon MC) 1st/2nd Dec
- Winners: Rod Wiltshire/Roger Hunt (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Hall Trophy Rally (Clitheroe DMC) 1st/2nd Dec
- Winners: Keith Watkinson/Jeff Smith (Opel Kadett GT/E)
- Ariel Rally (Cambridge University AC) 1st/2nd Dec
- Winners: Simon Everett/Jim Bowie (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Autumn Effect Rally (Tylers Green MC) 1st/2nd Dec
- Winners: Geoff Barnes/Andy Berry (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Beaver Novices Rally (Beverley DMC) 1st/2nd Dec
- Winners: C Stringman/Mrs C Stringman (Ford Escort RS2000)
- JJ Brown Memorial Rally (Caernarvonshire & Anglesey MC) 8th/9th Dec
- Winners: Bill Gwynne/Paul Watkins (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Pinged Hill Trophy Rally (Gwendraeth Valley MC) 8th/9th Dec
- Winners: Danny Owens/Andrew Sleeman (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Taunton Highwayman Rally (Minehead MC + Taunton MC) 8th/9th Dec
- Winners: Bruce Millman/Mike Wicks (Ford Ecort RS2000)
- Bentleys of Sheffield Rally (One-Eleven MC) 8th/9th Dec
- Winners: Bob Hughes/Howard Wilcock (Ford Escort)
- Chico Road Rally (Maidstone & Mid-Kent MC) 8th/9th Dec
- Winners: Neil Downes/Paul Evans (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Nias No Vices Rally (East Berks MC + Dolphin MC) 8th/9th Dec
- Winners: Clive Dobson/Roger Davidson (Mini)
- Seven Dales Rally (De Lacy MC) 15th/16th Dec
- Winners: Pete Smith/Ron Shipp (Opel Kadett)
- Rallye Petite (Lancashire & Cheshire CC + Knutsford DMC) 15th/16th Dec
- Winners: Ian Hughes/Dave Thomas (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Oaks Trophy Rally (Ecurie Royal Oak MC) 15th/16th Dec
- Winners: Derek Carless/Pete Forrester (Ford Escort RS1700)
- Robert James Rally (South Wales AC) 15th/16th Dec
- Winners: Neil Jones/Peter Watts (Triumph TR7 V8)
- Durham Dales (Durham AC) 15th/16th Dec
- Winners: Bruce Turnbull/Andy Turnbull (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Hermit Rally (Aylesbury MC) 15th/16th Dec
- Winners: Dick Mauger/Dick Steptoe (Ford Escort RS2000)