The 1979 British Speedway Championship was the 19th edition of the British Speedway Championship. The Final took place on 20 June at Brandon Stadium in Coventry, England. The Championship was won by Peter Collins, who scored a 15-point maximum. Former two-time champion Michael Lee finished as the runner-up, with Dave Jessup in third.
British Final 20 June 1979 Coventry
British Under 21 final Kenny Carter won the British Speedway Under 21 Championship. The final was held at Kingsmead Stadium on 23 June.
Pos. Rider Points1 Kenny Carter 12+32 Nigel Flatman 12+23 Melvyn Taylor 12+14 Peter Ellams 115 Mark Courtney 106 John Barker 97 Tim Hunt 88 Paul Embley 89 Kevin Smith 710 Richard Knight 611 Dennis Mallett 512 Keith Bloxsome 513 Charlie McKinna514 Martin Dixon 415 Rob Dolman 416 Peter Tarrant3
See also British Speedway Championship
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