Road and Navigational Rallies 1980
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- Morning Star Trophy Rally (Border MC of Finningley) 5th/6th Jan
- Winners: Charles Hill/John Vincent (Alfa Romeo Alfasud)
- Mini Miglia '80 Rally (Knowldale CC) 12th/13th Jan
- Winners: Derek Ormerod/Andrew Milner (Ford Escort 1.6)
- Moonraker Rally (Roding CC) 12th/13th Jan
- Winners: Mick Oldham/Rob Lee (Ford Escort Mexico)
- Top Gear Rally (Carlton DMC) 12th/13th Jan
- Winners: Robert Hughes/Howard Wilcock (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Ross Traders Rally (Ross DMSC) 19th/20th Jan
- Winners: John Bloxham/Richard Harper (Fiat 131 Mirafiori)
- Haldon Monte Rally (Haldon MC) 19th/20th Jan
- Winners: Bruce Millman/Mick Wicks (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Twister Rally (Sporting Owners Drivers Club) 19th/20th Jan
- Winners: Ian Donaldson/Martin Wyeth (Sunbeam Lotus)
- Riponian Rally (Ripon MSC) 19th/20th Jan
- Winners: Bob Bean/Alan Greenwood (Ford Escort RS1600)
- Joe Goodwin January Rally (Kirkby Lonsdale MC) 26th/27th Jan
- Winners: Mal Graham/Charlie Woodward (Datsun 160J SSS)
- Three Swans Rally (Selby DMC) 26th/27th Jan
- Winners: Ian Gurnett/Jack Coulthard (Vauxhall Magnum)
- Fildyke Trophy Rally (Cambridge CC) 26th/27th Jan
- Winners: Tim More/Chris Parsons (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Marsh Mist Rally (Steering Wheel League MC) 26th/27th Jan
- Winners: Bob Goodwin/Neil Davison (Ford Escort RS2000)
- George Ford/PIPS Rally (Forresters CC) 2nd/3rd Feb
- Winners: Bob Griffiths/Ken Simmonds (Ford Escort TC)
- Firefly Rally (Whitchurch MC) 2nd/3rd Feb
- Winners: Steve King/Paul Henshall (Hillman Avenger 1.6)
- Orion Rally (Pegasus MC) 2nd/3rd Feb
- Winners: Rodney Eyles/Tony Brown (Talbot Sunbeam Ti)
- CADMOC '80 Rally (Croydon DMC) 2nd/3rd Feb
- Winners: Mick Whent/Dave Cox (Ford Cortina)
- Gemini Rally (Wolverhampton & South Staffs CC) 9th/10th Feb
- Winners: Mick Briant/Dave Kirkham (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Towers Leck Trophy Rally (Furness DMC) 9th/10th Feb
- Winners: Mac Bater/Chris Pringle (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Lincolnshire Rally (Lincolnshire Louth MC) 9th/10th Feb
- Winners: Chris Pearson/Peter Dalton (Opel Kadett GT/E)
- Night Owl Rally (Beverley DMC) 9th/10th Feb
- Winners: Pete Smith/Ron Shipp (Opel Kadett)
- Harrison Allen Rally (Pembrokeshire MC) 16th/17th Feb
- Winners: Danny Owens/Wayne Delve (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Banbury Cross Rally (North Oxon MC) 16th/17th Feb
- Winners: Dave Thompson/Rob Parrot (Ford Escort RS1700)
- Wicliffe Rally 143 (143 MC) 16th/17th Feb
- Winners: Andy Chambers/Steve Suckling (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Palladwr '81 Rally (Salisbury & Shaftesbury CC) 23rd/24th Feb
- Winners: Mick Briant/Dave Kirkham (Lotus Sunbeam)
- Magneto Road Rally (Broughton & Bretton CC) 23rd/24th Feb
- Winners: Dave Edwards/John Furniss (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Hughes Rally (Blackpalfrey MC of Kent) 23rd/24th Feb
- Winners: Ray Smith/Brian Parker (Hillman Avenger)
- Tundergarth Trophy Navigational Rally (South of Scotland CC) 29th Feb
- Winners: Jim Bogie/Frank Wright (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Ides of March Rally (Ystrad Mynach MC) 1st/2nd Mar
- Winners: Peter Vaughan/Phil Jones (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Gremlin Rally (Brecon MC) 8th/9th Mar
- Winners: Neil Jones/Peter Watts (Triumph TR7 V8)
- Nightmare Rally (South Hams MC) 8th/9th Mar
- Winners: Dave Pitcher/Tony Greenwood (Vauxhall Chevette)
- Roskirk Trophy Rally (South Shore MSC (Blackpool)) 8th/9th Mar
- Winners: Keith Watkinson/Jeff Smith (Opel Kadett GT/E)
- Moonraker Trophy Rally (Nat West Bank MC) 8th/9th Mar
- Winners: Chris Daisy/Mike Cockle (Vauxhall Chevette)
- Danum Rally (Lindholme MSC) 15th/16th Mar
- Winners: Charles Hill/John Vincent (Alfa Romeo Alfasud)
- Buglass Trophy Rally (Berwick DMC) 15th/16th Mar
- Winners: Bob Braithwaite/Mike Roper (Ford Escort)
- Costa Di Plenti Rally (Trackrod MC) 29th/30th Mar
- Winners: Ron Beecroft/John Millington (Talbot Sunbeam Lotus)
- Craven Rally (Craven MC) 29th/30th Mar
- Winners: Dick Mauger/Dick Steptoe (Ford Escort RS1700)
- Cleveland Rally (Hartlepool DMC) 29th/30th Mar
- Winners: John Robinson/Paul Watts (Ford Escort RS1800)
- March Rally (Camel Vale MC) 29th/30th Mar
- Winners: Philip Reskelly/Roger Hoskins (Ford Anglia)
- Sarn Helen Rally (Lampeter DMC) 5th/6th Apr
- Winners: Eurof Owen/Andrew Sleeman (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Quinton Hazel Rally (North Wales CC) 12th/13th Apr
- Winners: Steve Hill/Gareth Jones (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Robert Price Memorial Rally (Abergavenny MC) 12th/13th Apr
- Winners: Peter Emanuel/Mark Tyler (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Avalon Rally (Yeovil CC) 12th/13th Apr
- Winners: Ian Short/Andy Paully (Ford Escort RS1800)
- Moonraker Rally (North Humberside MC) 12th/13th Apr
- Winners: Pete Smith/Ron Shipp (Opel Kadett)
- AGBO Rally (Owen MC) 19th/20th Apr
- Winners: Ron Beecroft/John Millingtion (Sunbeam Lotus)
- Exeter Rally (Exeter MC) 19th/20th Apr
- Winners: Bruce Millman/Mick Wicks (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Ribble Rally (Springhill CC) 19th/20th Apr
- Winners: Clive Sissons/Kevin Savage (Opel Kadett)
- Wayfarer Rally (Roding CC) 19th/20th Apr
- Winners: Will Rudd/Dave Gibson (Ford Escort RS2000)
- DFS Derbyshire Rally (Matlock MC) 26th/27th Apr
- Winners: Mike Farmer/Nigel Harris (Talbot Sunbeam)
- Ridings Rally (Alwoodley MC) 26th/27th Apr
- Winners: Dennis Sheilds/Robert Cook (Ford Escort)
- Carpetbagger Rally (Kidderminster CC) 3rd/4th May
- Winners: Sam Middleton/Mike Morris (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Moonraker Rally (Tavern MC) 10th/11th May
- Winners: Mike Hutchinson/Nigel Harris (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Dunsmore Rally (Rugby MC) 10th/11th May
- Winners: Dave Thompson/Tony Timms (Ford Escort)
- Crusader Rally (Peterlee MSC) 10th/11th May
- Winners: Lisle Hobson/Mick Millane (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Snowball Rally (Vale of Cothi MC) 17th/18th May
- Winners: Steve Hill/Gareth Jones (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Close Peg '80 Rally (Pegasus MC) 17th/18th May
- Winners: Rod Wiltshire/Roger Hunt (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Look Out Rally (Postel MC + Trackrod MC) 17th/18th May
- Winners: David Moore/Lloyd Walker (Opel Kadett)
- Evening Gazette Trophy Rally (Colchester DMC) 17th/18th May
- Winners: Dave Barker/Peter Larbalestier (Ford Escort 1.6)
- Midsummer Rally (Darent Valley MC) 31st May/1st Jun
- Winners: Derek Arnold/Ernie Clark (Ford Anglia TC)
- Nightflight Rally (Stort Valley MC) 31st May/1st Jun
- Winners: Kevin Johnson/Pete Tilling (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Bell Trophy Rally (Vagabond MC) 7th/8th Jun
- Winners: Andy Robinson/Alan Tomkinson (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Carpac Clubman Trophy (Devizes DMC) 7th/8th Jun
- Winners: Rod Wiltshire/Roger Hunt (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Kentdale Trophy Rally (Blue Ramblers MC) 14th/15th Jun
- Winners: Dave Metcalfe/Stuart Lawrenson (Ford Cortina Mk1)
- Harcog Rally (Witham DMC) 14th/15th Jun
- Winners: Sarah Cohen/Pat Gadsby (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Morning Mist Rally (Loughborough CC) 14th/15th Jun
- Winners: Richard Egger/Hugh Edwards (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Midsummer Rally (Tavistock DMC) 21st/22nd Jun
- Winners: Rod Wiltshire/Roger Hunt (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Cambrian News Trophy Rally (Aberystwyth DMC) 28th/29th Jun
- Winners: Mick Briant/Dave Richards (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Midac Rally (Morecambe CC) 28th/29th Jun
- Winners: Pete Smith/Stephen Bye (Opel Kadett GT/E)
- Barnard Trophy Rally (Lincoln MC&CC) 28th/29th Jun
- Winners: Tony Dickinson/John Emerson (Lotus Sunbeam)
- Breckland Rally (West Essex CC) 28th/29th Jun
- Winners: Alan Sproul/Stewart Merry (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Eagle Road Rally (Newtown DAC) 5th/6th Jul
- Winners: Peter Maiden/Keith Ashley (Vauxhall Chevette)
- Solstice Rally (Plymouth MC) 5th/6th Jul
- Winners: Steve Furzeland/Pete Newcombe (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Caledonian Rally (Scottish Sporting CC) 5th/6th Jul
- Winners: Sarah Cohen/Pat Gadsby (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Palferman Rally (Caernarvonshire & Anglesey MC) 12th/13th Jul
- Winners: Phil Roe/Pete Roe (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Summer Wine Novice Rally (Slaithwaite MC) 12th/13th Jul
- Winners: Tony Shields/Steward Morton (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Midsummer Night's Rally (Llandeilo DMC) 19th/20th Jul
- Winners: Euros Owen/Andrew Sleeman (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Drystone Rally (Mid-Derbyshire MC) 19th/20th Jul
- Winners: Mick Farmer/Dave Melrose (Talbot Sunbeam)
- Bryan Hatton Rally (Southern CC) 19th/20th Jul
- Winners: Laurence Mahon/Tony Belton (Ford Escort Mexico)
- Midnight Rally (Aberdare MC) 26th/27th Jul
- Winners: Kevin King/Phil Jones (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Calderford Trophy Rally (Wakefield DMSC) 26th/27th Jul
- Winners: Mick Watkins/Nick Leuchars (Ford Escort RS2000)
- New Cedos Rally (Northampton DCC) 26th/27th Jul
- Winners: Ray Warrington/Peter Hallam (Talbot Sunbeam)
- Gordon Ford Mobil Rally (Stockport MC) 26th/27th Jul
- Winners: Geoff Whittaker/Kevin Booth (Ford Escort RS2000)
- St Wilfrids Rally (Ripon MSC) 1st/2nd Aug
- Winners: Tony Saddington/Geoff Blackbourn (Ford Escort)
- Devil's Own Rally (Kirkby Lonsdale MC) 9th/10th Aug
- Winners: Mark Harrison/Bill Honeywell (Talbot Sunbeam Ti)
- Fiesta Rally (Broughton & Bretton CC) 16th/17th Aug
- Winners: Peter Vaughan/Paul Watkins (Ford Escort RS2000)
- August Moon Rally (South Bucks MC) 16th/17th Aug
- Winners: Keith Edwards/Alan Woodbridge (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Torque BAC Rally (Bury AC) 23rd/24th Aug
- Winners: John Morton/Alan Birchall (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Ali's Shuffle Rally (Dunfermline CC) 23rd/24th Aug
- Winners: Norman Barrow/Colin Barr (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Mindbender Rally (Chester MC) 23rd/24th Aug
- Winners: Andy Robinson/Alan Tomkinson (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Autumn Rally (Highland CC) 30th Aug
- Winners: Hugh Munro/Bob Wilson (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Illuminations Rally (Morecambe CC) 30th/31st Aug
- Winners: Dave Metcalfe/Stuart Lawrenson (Ford Cortina Mk1)
- Valkyrie Rally (Redditch DCC) 30th/31st Aug
- Winners: Graham Middleton/Paul Watkins (Ford Escort RS1800)
- Robert James Road Rally (South Wales AC) 30th/31st Aug
- Winners: Steve Jones/Alan Thomas (Ford Escort RS2000))
- Andrews Heat for Hire Rally (Potteries & Newcastle MC) 6th/7th Sep
- Winners: Vin Hughes/Nigel Harris (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Rally of the Moors (Exeter MC) 6th/7th Sep
- Winners: Dave Pitcher/Tony Greenwood (Sunbeam Lotus)
- Peak Revs Rally (West Cumberland MC) 6th/7th Sep
- Winners: Norman Barrow/Dave Sherwin (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Oakleaf Rally (East Berks MC) 6th/7th Sep
- Winners: Keith Edwards/Dave Gibson (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Ron Larder Trophy Rally (Lincolnshire Louth MC) 6th/7th Sep
- Winners: Tony Dickinson/John Emerson (Hillman Avenger)
- Autopian Rally (Forresters CC) 13th/14th Sep
- Winners: Neil Jones/Peter Watts (Triumph TR7 V8)
- Powerush Trophy Rally (Borough 18 MC) 13th/14th Sep
- Winners: Pete Tilling/Graham Ferguson (Ford Escort RS2000)
- RL Brown Rally (Furness DMC) 20th/21st Sep
- Winners: Terry Benson/Chris Pudsey (Vauxhall Chevette 2.3)
- Julie Sheild Memorial Rally (Alnwick DMC) 20th/21st Sep
- Winners: John Pye/Sam Simpkins (Opel Kadett)
- March West Rally (East Kilbride MC) 20th/21st Sep
- Winners: Ken Wishart/Brian Hunter (Ford Capri 2.0)
- Bolton Midnight Rally (Bolton le Moors CC) 27th/28th Sep
- Winners: Ron Beecroft/John Millington (Lotus Sunbeam)
- Middlesex 75 Rally (Middlesex County AC) 27th/28th Sep
- Winners: Peter Tilling/Graham Ferguson (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Bow & Arrow Rally (Haldon MC) 27th/28th Sep
- Winners: Steve Hoare/M Hoare (Opel Kadett)
- Rural Ride Rally (Peterborough MC) 27th/28th Sep
- Winners: Mike Biss/Keith Woodward (Hillman Avenger)
- Senlac Rally (Steering Wheel League MC) 27th/28th Sep
- Winners: ''Pedals' Thompson/'Maps' Stenning (Ford Escort Mexico)
- Tour of Mull (2300 MC) 3rd-5th Oct
- Winners: Neil Mackinnon/John Mackay (Talbot Sunbeam Lotus)
- Rali Meirion (Harlech DMC) 4th/5th Oct
- Winners: Peter Vaughan/Phil Jones (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Port Talbot Novices Rally (Port Talbot MC) 4th/5th Oct
- Winners: Dilwyn Earland/Mike Davies (Hillman Avenger)
- Acropolis Rally (Quinton MC) 11th/12th Oct
- Winners: Steve Fletcher/Geoff Harding (Hillman Avenger)
- Harvest Rally (South Hams MC) 11th/12th Oct
- Winners: Bruce Millman/Peter Evans (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Shaw Trophy Rally (Whickham DMC) 11th/12th Oct
- Winners: John Pye/Sam Simpkins (Opel Kadett)
- Brent Vale Rally (Brent Vale MC) 11th/12th Oct
- Winners: Ian Donaldson/Barry Cooper (Sunbeam Lotus)
- Milestone Motor Inn Rally (Welsh Border CC) 11th/12th Oct
- Winners: Colin Hughes/Andy Kay (Ford Capri 3.0)
- Empire Trophy Rally (Poachers MC) 11th/12th Oct
- Winners: Terry Curtis/John Chadwick (Hillman Avenger 1.5)
- More & Gammon Trophy (Chester MC) 18th/19th Oct
- Winners: Peter Vaughan/Paul Watkins (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Wyrekentonian Rally (Workington DMC) 18th/19th Oct
- Winners: Norman Barrow/Dave Sherwen (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Preston Garages Rally (Chelmsford MC) 18th/19th Oct
- Winners: John Powell/Barnard Baker (Opel Kadett)
- Driveshaft Rally (Devizes DMC) 18th/19th Oct
- Winners: Jim Pratt/Graham Bellis (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Hob Hey Rally (Glossop DCC) 18th/19th Oct
- Winners: J Tinsley/P Berry (Ford Escort)
- Autumn Rally (Carmarthen MC) 25th/26th Oct
- Winners: Mick Briant/Dave Kirkham (Sunbeam Lotus)
- Motoloyd Trophy October Rally (Newport CC) 25th/26th Oct
- Winners: Dave Pitcher/Tony Greenwood (Lotus Sunbeam)
- Durham Dales '81 (Durham AC) 25th/26th Oct
- Winners: John Pye/Sam Simpkins (Opel Kadett GT/E)
- Alec Lobb Memorial Rally (Witham DMC) 25th/26th Oct
- Winners: Martin Boylan/Peter Larbalestier (Ford Escort 1.6)
- Windsor Safari Rally (Windsor CC) 25th/26th Oct
- Winners: Colin Short/Nick Starkey (Lotus Sunbeam)
- Mal Gibbs Memorial Wye Rally (Brecon MC) 30th/31st Oct
- Winners: Peter Vaughan/Paul Watkins (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Southbound Rally (South Derbyshire MC) 1st/2nd Nov
- Winners: Geoff Whittaker/Kevin Booth (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Kent Niente Rally (Croydon DMC + Sevenoaks DMC) 1st/2nd Nov
- Winners: Keith Edwards/Neil Davison (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Spire Trophy Novice Rally (Lincolnshire Louth MC) 1st/2nd Nov
- Winners: Chris Pearson/Peter Dalton (Opel Kadett GT/E)
- November Rally (Birmingham University MC) 8th/9th Nov
- Winners: Theo Bengry/Paul Watkins (Opel Kadett)
- Torbay Rally (Torbay MC) 8th/9th Nov
- Winners: Bruce Milman/Mick Wicks (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Starlight Rally (CSMA) 8th/9th Nov
- Winners: Peter Tilling/Graham Ferguson (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Preston Regardless Rally (Preston AC) 8th/9th Nov
- Winners: Malcolm Graham/Charlie Woodward (Datsun Violet)
- Holland Cup Rally (Boston DMCLCC) 8th/9th Nov
- Winners: Tony Dickinson/John Emerson (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Rali Cilwendeg (Teifi Valley MC) 22nd/23rd Nov
- Winners: Theo Bengry/Andrew Sleeman (Talbot Sunbeam)
- Radnor Pacemakers Rally (Llandrindod MC + Knighton MC) 22nd/23rd Nov
- Winners: Don Day/Nick Jones (Ford Escort)
- Moonraker Rally (Roding CC) 22nd/23rd Nov
- Winners: Charles Golding/John Porter (Triumph TR7 V8)
- Falls Rally (Loughborough CC) 22nd/23rd Nov
- Winners: Peter Maskell/Neil Fairhurst (Ford Escort)
- Hall Trophy Rally (Clitheroe DMC) 29th/30th Nov
- Winners: Ian Harrison/Alan Ridehalgh (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Cossack Rally (Eastwood DMC) 29th/30th Nov
- Winners: Terry Curtis/Malcolm Young (Hillman Avenger)
- Speedy Factors Trophy Rally (Pembrokeshire MC) 29th/30th Nov
- Winners: Adrian Thomas/Colin Hughes (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Nias No Vices Rally (East Berks MC + Dolphin MC) 29th/30th Nov
- Winners: Colin Short/Nick Starkey (Lotus Sunbeam)
- Omega Rally (Tavern MC) 6th/7th Dec
- Winners: Peter Wilberham/Ken Simmonds (Ford Escort Mexico)
- Ilfracombe Rally (North Devon MC) 6th/7th Dec
- Winners: Bruce Millman/Mick Wicks (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Beaver Rally (Beverley DMC) 6th/7th Dec
- Winners: Derek Chilton/David Rooney (Vauxhall Magenta)
- Stowaway Shovel Rally (One-Eleven MC) 6th/7th Dec
- Winners: Tony Shirtcliffe/John Berrisford (Ford Escort Mexico)
- Tally Ho Rally (West Midlands Police MC) 6th/7th Dec
- Winners: Malcolm Bates/Brian Barlow (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Cosmo '80 Rally (Cosmopolitan CC) 6th/7th Dec
- Winners: Brian Gregory/Roger Lintott (Fiat 124)
- JJ Brown Memorial Rally (Caernarvonshire & Anglesey MC) 13th/14th Dec
- Winners: Steve Hill/Gareth Jones (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Oaks Trophy Rally (Ecurie Royal Oak MC) 13th/14th Dec
- Winners: Vin Hughes/Nigel Harris (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Petite Rally (Lancashire & Cheshire CC + Knutsford DMC) 13th/14th Dec
- Winners: Gwyn Thomas/John Jones (Ford Escort RS2000)
- Hermit Rally (Aylesbury MC) 13th/14th Dec
- Winners: Ian Donaldson/Barry Cooper (Lotus Sunbeam)