1979 Australian Grand Prix
The 1979 Australian Grand Prix was an open-wheel racing car race held at Wanneroo Raceway north of Perth in Western Australia on 11 March 1979.
| 1979 Australian Grand Prix | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 of 3 of the 1979 Australian Drivers' Championship | |||
| Race details | |||
| Date | 11 March 1979 | ||
| Official name | XLIV Australian Grand Prix | ||
| Location | Wanneroo Raceway, Wanneroo, Western Australia | ||
| Course | Permanent racing facility | ||
| Course length | 2.411 km (1.498 miles) | ||
| Distance | 63 laps, 151.893 km (93.374 miles) | ||
| Weather | Sunny | ||
| Pole position | |||
| Driver | Lola-Chevrolet | ||
| Time | 0'52.11 | ||
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver |
John Wright Johnnie Walker |
Lola-Chevrolet Lola-Chevrolet | |
| Time | 0'54.92 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | Lola-Chevrolet | ||
| Second | Elfin-Chevrolet | ||
| Third | Lola-Chevrolet | ||
The race, which was the first round of the 1979 Australian Drivers' Championship, was open to racing cars complying with Australian Formula 1 (incorporating Formula 5000 and Formula Pacific). It was recognised by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport as the 44th Australian Grand Prix and was the only Australian Grand Prix to be held at Wanneroo Raceway.
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