| League | British League |
|---|---|
| No. of competitors | 18 |
| Champions | Coventry Bees |
| Knockout Cup | Cradley Heath Heathens |
| Individual | John Louis |
| Midland Cup | Coventry Bees |
| London Cup | Hackney Hawks |
| Highest average | Scott Autrey |
| Division/s below | 1979 National League |
The 1979 Gulf British League season was the 45th season of the top tier of motorcycle speedway in the United Kingdom and the 15th season known as the British League.[1][2]