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Jim Clark - Formula One Legend

The Scottish racing driver regarded by many fans as one of the greatest of all time.

In April 1968, the great Scottish racing driver, Jim Clark, was killed in a crash on the Hockenheim circuit in Germany. Regarded as one of the finest drivers of all time, Clark won two Formula One world championships and the Indianapolis 500 while helping to run the family farm in the Scottish Borders. Simon Watts talks to his friend, the motoring historian, Graham Gauld.

PHOTO: Jim Clark (Getty Images)

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Tue 24 Apr 201823:50GMT
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