Such an approachable guy. I remember my father talking to him in the paddock at Silverstone and Brands Hatch( in the days where spectators could roam freely around) in the 60's. In an interview not too many years ago Dan was asked about Jimmy's untimely death. He replied ...The world was not the same place after April 7th 1968. Changed days. When respect was a given.
I recall somewhere hearing this story, perhaps from an interview with Dan himself. He pulled himself together enough to reply “Mr. Clark, your son feared no one” or words to that effect.
I attended Jim's anniversary at Chirnside village hall in 2018, it was a very surreal afternoon, as i am a farmer myself, it was like stepping back in time, Jim could have walked in at anytime, Ian Scott Watson was chatting to Peter Windsor and there were ladies offering tea and cakes, later that afternoon we visited Jim's grave, an elderly lady ( Grace ) was watching us from her bungalow and came across and told us all about Jim and his show off of a freind Jackie Stewart, who she would see at the local Young Farmer's dances, i will treasure that day.
JIM CLARK - By far the greatest driver ever - no doubt. He is and was the Best of the Best. No other driver in history until today was so superior as Clark. This man is the Olymp of driving - the Michelangelo of racing - a dynamic art at the highest level. So smooth, so precise, so fast....simply out of this world. One, who won in Spa by 5 minutes (!) in monsoon rain...One, who takes back a complete lap (!) in Monza and back into the lead... One, who took pole on the original 22,8 km Nürburgring track by 9 (!) seconds and more....One who won Indy by 2 whole (!) laps...For eternity and by lightyears unmatched in the sport. That`s just four examples of his mesmeric unique genius...
Dan could well have been world champion in 1966/67 if he had not left Brabham to start his own team. At that time I think Jack wanted to retire and Gurney would have been the number one driver.
You're right. Had Gurney delayed his ambitions of running his own team he was destined to be World Champion in either '66 or '67. Brabham had the best package in '66 in the new 3 liter engine formula - and Dan was a quicker driver than Jack, imo. I still believe that he and I'll add Mario Andretti are the best and most versatile drivers this country has ever produced.
Such an approachable guy. I remember my father talking to him in the paddock at Silverstone and Brands Hatch( in the days where spectators could roam freely around) in the 60's.
In an interview not too many years ago Dan was asked about Jimmy's untimely death.
He replied ...The world was not the same place after April 7th 1968.
Changed days. When respect was a given.
I recall somewhere hearing this story, perhaps from an interview with Dan himself. He pulled himself together enough to reply “Mr. Clark, your son feared no one” or words to that effect.
my favorite Indy Historian :)
I attended Jim's anniversary at Chirnside village hall in 2018, it was a very surreal afternoon, as i am a farmer myself, it was like stepping back in time, Jim could have walked in at anytime, Ian Scott Watson was chatting to Peter Windsor and there were ladies offering tea and cakes, later that afternoon we visited Jim's grave, an elderly lady ( Grace ) was watching us from her bungalow and came across and told us all about Jim and his show off of a freind Jackie Stewart, who she would see at the local Young Farmer's dances, i will treasure that day.
Dan Gurney was a very handsome man and a great driver!
Can’t get enough of your recollections.
Thank you Donald.
JIM CLARK - By far the greatest driver ever - no doubt. He is and was the Best of the Best. No other driver in history until today was so superior as Clark.
This man is the Olymp of driving - the Michelangelo of racing - a dynamic art at the highest level. So smooth, so precise, so fast....simply out of this world. One, who won in Spa by 5 minutes (!) in monsoon rain...One, who takes back a complete lap (!) in Monza and back into the lead... One, who took pole on the original 22,8 km Nürburgring track by 9 (!) seconds and more....One who won Indy by 2 whole (!) laps...For eternity and by lightyears unmatched in the sport. That`s just four examples of his mesmeric unique genius...
Hey Donald, can you do a video on cars that have won the 500 more than once, please?
Dan could well have been world champion in 1966/67 if he had not left Brabham to start his own team. At that time I think Jack wanted to retire and Gurney would have been the number one driver.
You're right. Had Gurney delayed his ambitions of running his own team he was destined to be World Champion in either '66 or '67. Brabham had the best package in '66 in the new 3 liter engine formula - and Dan was a quicker driver than Jack, imo.
I still believe that he and I'll add Mario Andretti are the best and most versatile drivers this country has ever produced.
@@leemorris2127 A. J Foyt is in that category as well. Today, Tony Stewart would be the most versatile.