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Jim Clark in video
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- Last updated: September 19th 2019
Motor racing’s unequivocal star, Jim Clark was killed at Hockenheim 49 years ago today at the age of 32.
Deemed by many as the greatest of all time, the Scot was twice world champion, winner of the Indy 500 and 25 Grands Prix, plus winner of the British Saloon Car Championship and multiple Tasman Series and F2 titles. All in just a few years.
We’ve chosen a few videos that best remember Clark, but post your favourite Jim Clark videos in the comments below and we’ll them to the playlist.
The Jim Clark Trust still needs your help to reach its target of £300,000 to build the Jim Clark Museum. The crowdfunding page has raised £61,000, while outside donations have pushed the campaign past the £200,000 mark.
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