Jim Crawford in Ireland – F Atlantic | The “forgotten” drivers of F1

July 1979 – Jim Crawford surveying his Chevron B45 in the Ingliston paddock. Photo Iain Nicolson

First corner, first lap part 1. Mountjoy Corner at the Phoenix Park in 1979. Jim Crawford [64] Chevron B45 heads a crossed up Eddie Jordan [62] Chevron B45 while Wayne Wainwright [33] Chevron B42 tries his best to avoid heading straight on. Just entering the picture is Alo Lawler [61] Lola T460. Photo Con Connolly

Jim Crawford [4] Chevron B45 in pursuit of Dave Rackham [32] Chevron B42 through the Esses at Ingliston during morning practice in July 1979. Photo Iain Nicolson.

Jim Crawford [41] Chevron B45 leads Andrew Jeffrey [5] Chevron B49, Rick Gorne [3] Argo JM1X, Vivian Candy [7] Chevron B29 and Gary Gibson [10] Chevron B42 through Caravan Corner at Ingliston on the first lap of the Formula Atlantic Triple Crown race on 22nd July 1979. Photo Iain Nicolson

Phoenix Park 1979 – Alo Lawler [61] in the LB Excavations Lola T460 puts it down the inside of JIm Crawford [64] in the Econopallet Chevron B45. Photo Ian Lynas

Phoenix Park 1979. Photo Ian Lynas

1979 photo Ian Lynas