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James Clark 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 Team Lotus and drove for them during his entire Formula One career, between 1960 and 1968.

Jim Clark, 1965

Clark was killed in a Formula Two racing accident in April 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. (Full article...) Read more ...