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Jim Clark

British racing driver

Died when: 32 years 34 days (385 months)
Star Sign: Pisces

 

Jim Clark

James Clark Jr.OBE (4 March 1936 – 7 April 1968) was a British Formula One racing driver from Scotland, who won two World Championships, in 1963 and 1965.

A versatile driver, he competed in sports cars, touring cars and in the Indianapolis 500, which he won in 1965.He was particularly associated with the Lotus marque.

Clark was killed in a Formula Two racing accident in 1968 in Hockenheim, West Germany.At the time of his death, aged 32, he had won more Grand Prix races (25) and achieved more Grand Prix pole positions (33) than any other driver.

In 2009, The Times placed Clark at the top of a list of the greatest-ever Formula One drivers.


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