Happy Birthday, Jimmy Clark!!

[JW1]

Born in 1936. He would have been 79 today.

I don't have to tell you he was my favorite. I grew up watching him through my high school days. He was my hero. First class all the way. And as I remember it, back then, kids picked out decency, dignity and goodness for their idols.

I was heartbroken and in disbelief when he died. I know I am not the only one who missed you through the years, Jim. The world was a better place with you. And racing sure took a step or two down the ladder of excitement and glamour without you.

So, Happy Birthday, Jimmy Clark. And God Bless you forever.

 

[StandOnIt]

Jim Clark (GBR). F1 World Champion 1963, 1965

 

[Zerkfitting]

I think that Lotus is one of the best looking race cars.

 

[StandOnIt]

yep, they should have froze F-1 to that style IMO, today's cars look like they were put together with legos.

 

[JW1]

Jim Clark (GBR). F1 World Champion 1963, 1965

Yep!! My favorite all -time race car. AND driver. Thanks for the pictures.

 

[KevinWI]

Great car and driver! Wonder what he would have done if he wasn't killed at the height of his career.

Related, he's a video of American F1 hopeful Alexander Rossi taking Clark's Lotus 49 for a few hot laps around COTA. It's been posted here before but worth a watch.

 

[Get That 88 Up There !!]