jim clarks indy 500 1965

jim clarks indy 500 1965

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[MrMogwa]

I saw Jimmy in person twice, in 1965 and 1966. What struck me most was how small he seemed, and I was just a kid then myself. From what I knew of his accomplishments, I guess I was expecting a giant.

[kers80bhp]

@MrMogwa some of the best things come in small packages

[piasite]

Most dominating win in Indy history.

Jim Clark, the best of all time.

[cnaptakmockba]

is that George Bush at 0:12 lol

[ThousandsoundsUK]

Great video, Jimmy was one of a kind, the greatest ever!

[McLarenMercedes]

@hcrun

Zandvoort 1966. Jack Brabham was already a 2-time champion and he went on to win the 1966 in an easy way having the best car that season, the Brabham-Repco. In Zandvoort Jim Clark overtook Jack Brabham on lap 26 and led the next 49 laps and looked set for a win with a 2 litre car against 3 litre opposition (Brabham, Ferrari, Cooper and McLaren) until some malfunction made him drop back and end up 3rd

For all those who didn't know Jim Clark's tremendous speed and skill.Senna admired him

[hcrun]

@McLarenMercedes

"....and led the race against Brabham in a 3litre Brabham Repco...."

Which race are you talking about??

[GKOBE]

Today is not possible a F1 driver run in a Indy race in same time. Things of contracts...

[McLarenMercedes]

@b25364

That's because most people only know of Senna and Schumacher, and are unaware of Clark, Fangio, Stewart and others.

When it comes to races won to races contested, Clark has a higher percentage than both Schumacher and Senna, and then one must remember Senna retired from a lot of races when he was in an easy lead. In a reliable car he'd win almost every race.

In 1966 Clark drove a 2litre Lotus Climax and led the race against Brabham in a 3litre Brabham Repco (won both titles). Sadly..

[waterfordjim]

Hell yea! Wood Brothers NASCAR pit crew contributed to winning here. :-)

[Steve915]

Great film of the race! Racing in the 1960s was the best.

Jimmy Clark, in my opinion, was the greatest race driver ever.

What I forgot about this race was how long the pit stops were...30 to 40 seconds! And there were still 4 offenhauser roadsters in the field. I believe this was their farewell race at Indy.