Jim Clark

Race Car Driver

Birthday March 4, 1936

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Kilmany, Scotland

DEATH DATE Apr 7, 1968 (32)

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About

Two time World Champion Formula One driver who tragically lost his life in a Formula Two racing accident. He was named the greatest Formula One driver in 2009 by The Times.

Before Fame

He made his debut in a 1960 Dutch Grand Prix race and claimed his first victory in 1962 at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Trivia

He was named ABC's Wide World of Sports Athlete of the Year in 1965 and was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1990.

Family Life

He was born in Kilmany, Fife, Scotland and grew up with four older siblings.

Associated With

He tragically died doing what he loved just like NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt.