April 7, 1968: Jim Clark Killed in Hockenheim Crash
Fifty years ago, one of the most naturally talented motor racing drivers of all time died when Jim Clark’s Lotus-Cosworth left the track at Hockenheim at 140 mph and hit a tree. Read More …
Tag: 1968
Rindt At Monaco
Jochen Rindt (Brabham BT24) leads from Dick Attwood (BRM P123) and Pedro Rodriguez (BRM P133) during the Monaco GP of 1968. Attwood gained second place and fastest lap, in his only F1 podium appearance. Read More …
Honda RA300 1968 (John Surtees)
John Surtees’ 1968 Honda Racing RA300, as exhibited at the Paris Salon de l’Automobile. His best finish that season was a 2nd at the French Grand Prix at Rouen (Circuit Rouen les Essarts). Read More …
Clark’s Last GP Victory
Forty years ago, driving Colin Chapman’s revolutionary Lotus 49 and the then still relatively new Ford Cosworth DFV engine, Jim Clark won the South African GP at Kayalami. This would prove to be the last of his 25 Formula One victories. Read More …