Fastest lap: John Wright / John Walker - 54.92, 158.20 km/h (98.30 mph)[5]
Winner's average speed: 154.20 km/h (95.30 mph)[5]
References
^ a b cSouvenir Programme, Australian Grand Prix, Wanneroo Raceway, Sunday, March 11th, 1979
^ a bAustralian Drivers Championship - Wanneroo, Australian Motor Racing Yearbook, 1979/80, pages 92–93
^Conditions for Australian Titles, CAMS Manual of Motor Sport, 1979, page 95
^Australian Grand Prix Winners, CAMS Manual of Motor Sport, 1980, page 55
^ a b c d e f gWilson, Stewart (1986). "1979". In Howard, Graham (ed.). The Official 50-race history of the Australian Grand Prix. Gordon, NSW: R & T Publishing. pp. 426–434. ISBN 0-9588464-0-5.
^Walker, Terry. "Western Australian Motor Race Results 1979" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
^Downey was entered to drive a Birrana 273 but actually raced a Minos, as per The Official 50-race history of the Australian Grand Prix, page 429