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Post by charleselan on Mar 9, 2018 14:39:34 GMT
I have decided to pre-empt the fact that next month April 2018 will mark the 50th Anniversary of the accident that unfathomably claimed the life of the driver many of us believe to be the greatest there has ever been. To think that this year will be the one that marks half of one century since that fateful day when Jim Clark was killed. Had he been spared Jim would have been 82 years this year. To commemorate this very great man I would like it that this thread features as much as possible about his life and times; photos; stories and associated memorabilia. To kick off I have attached this beautiful photo of Jim taken in 1966. The photograph gives many clues to the year and event. Firstly Jimmy is sat on the front wheel of the 1966 Lotus 44 run by Ron Harris for Team Lotus, the car being identifiable by the distinct full screen that featured on this car. Many acknowledge that this car was one of the most attractive Lotus single seaters, although none too successful as that was the year of Brabham Honda dominance. Jim is wearing a wonderful red rally jacket that was fashionable of the time, and interestingly the design is now once gain in favour, although I should imagine that the 2018 version is no doubt immeasurably warmer that the 1966 version. Also apparent are the fantastic red Jim Clark driving gloves. I had a pair of these that I wore to destruction over many years, wonderful things.  |
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Post by René on Mar 9, 2018 15:18:48 GMT
The winner (1964 Dutch Grand Prix).  |
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Post by René on Mar 9, 2018 15:26:29 GMT
And little Jimmy learning the ropes...   |
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Post by charleselan on Mar 9, 2018 22:39:18 GMT
In practice for the 1967 Belgian GP at Spa Lotus & Jim experimented with the very first nose "spoiler" on a Formula One car. It was decided not to race with he device, nor did it appear in a race over the course of that season, but it was the forerunner of things to come.  |
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Post by mikael on Mar 10, 2018 4:26:06 GMT
In the following I will post some scanned photos from a commemorative issue (Jim Clark special) of the excellent Japanese motorsport magazine "Racing on". The issue was published in the winter 2008-09. The photos are by Bernard Cahier (1927-1981) The strain shows. Jim Clark after Monaco's Grand Prix 1964, where he finished 4th.
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Post by mikael on Mar 10, 2018 4:33:26 GMT
Raining cats and dogs ... Jim Clark on his way to victory in the Belgian Grand Prix of 1963. Translation of the original figure caption: Clark qualified 8th on the grid but was in the lead after lap one. At that time the weather changed from moderate rain to torrential rain. On the dangerous Spa Circuit, Clark came home to take the victory more than 5 minutes ahead of number two.
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Post by Carl on Mar 10, 2018 4:40:32 GMT
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Post by mikael on Mar 10, 2018 4:45:04 GMT
 Upper photo: Clark at Italy's Grand Prix 1967. Translation of the original figure caption: This was the year (1967) where the powerful Ford Cosworth DFV emerged. Clark was ranked number 3 that year, nonetheless he took 6 pole positions and 4 Grand Prix victories. Lower photo: At Monaco's Grand Prix 1966. Translation of the original figure caption: This year (1966) the formula changed from 1.5 l to 3.0 l engines. Clark fought most of the season with a 2.0 l engine. Here at Monaco, he managed to take pole position [with that undersized engine]. P.S. It's interesting to notice the Mike Hawthorn-style visor Clark used at Monza in '67 (upper photo).  |
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Post by Jamie on Mar 10, 2018 7:04:34 GMT
Start the day the Jim Clark way......  |
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Post by chrisb on Mar 10, 2018 7:12:32 GMT
chaps, this is brilliant and I too will start the day Jamie the 'Jim Clark way' - The museum has launched it's programme for the 6th/7th/8th and includes some of Jimmy's cars, i get back to the UK on the 6th so am looking at going on the 8th and hopefully by then Jamie I will have sussed out things, been one extremely busy time! and can post some photos,
but some wonderful photos and evocative memories- someone posted a comment by Senna on FB- "well he was the best wasn't he?" out of the mouths of genius, was so chuffed that Ayrton had visited the Trophy Room, always felt that respect
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Post by Jamie on Mar 10, 2018 7:14:18 GMT
Nearly 50 years since Jimmy was lost and still enthusiasts like us revere and remember him fondly, even chaps like me who never saw him race, it shows the mark of the man. The greatest of champions on and off track.  On that fateful day in Hockenhiem...  |
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Post by Jamie on Mar 10, 2018 7:15:59 GMT
but some wonderful photos and evocative memories- someone posted a comment by Senna on FB- "well he was the best wasn't he?" out of the mouths of genius, was so chuffed that Ayrton had visited the Trophy Room, always felt that respect I didn't know that - fantastic!  |
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Post by chrisb on Mar 10, 2018 7:22:54 GMT
it really was a real tribute and showed the other side of Senna, the magical side, and Jamie, totally right I follow his site online and the number of visitors, photos are incredible, 50 years on this guy is so revered -
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Post by chrisb on Mar 10, 2018 8:25:53 GMT
prompted by this excellent thread I went to pre-order the book from Waterstones who very kindly suggested another book to read after Jimmy's, a feminist manifesto in 15 suggestions, you have to smile oh well - wonder what it is like
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Post by René on Mar 10, 2018 10:13:33 GMT
Drivers presentation before the 1963 Dutch Grand Prix. Jimmy won.  © ANEFO |
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