The 1979 RAC Tricentrol British Saloon Car Championship was the 22nd season of the

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Richard Longman Richard Arthur Longman is a British racing driver and renowned motorsport preparation expert. He was twice champion of the British Touring Car Championship (then known as the British Saloon Car Championship) in 1978 and 1979 driving a Mini 1275 ...

successfully defended his drivers title with his

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Calendar & Winners

All races were held in the United Kingdom. Overall winners in bold. *Night race.

Championship results

References

{{BTCC seasons British Touring Car Championship seasons Saloon