Event Name: 1972 Circuit of Ireland
Date: April 1972
Host Country: Ireland
Surface: Asphalt
Total Distance: N/A
Total Starters: 87 crews
Total Finishers: 49 crews
The 1972 Circuit of Ireland was a marathon tour of the island’s narrow roads, hedgerow-lined lanes, and tarmac stages spanning multiple counties. As one of the longest-standing and most prestigious rallies in the British Isles, it demanded a blend of outright speed, mechanical durability, and unshakable concentration.
The rally crisscrossed Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including stops in Belfast, Galway, and Killarney, with challenging terrain variations and minimal room for error.
Ireland’s infamous changeable weather brought scattered rain showers and rapidly shifting grip conditions across regions.
Boyd and Crawford’s deep local knowledge and fearless driving carried them to a deserved win in front of an enthusiastic Irish rally crowd, defending against a strong Ford Escort field and growing BMW pressure.
The 1972 Circuit of Ireland rewarded bravery, local knowledge, and mechanical discipline—qualities Boyd and Crawford embodied en route to their celebrated home victory.
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