It’s 1965, and the Indy 500 is broadcast live for the first time in national television.
The timing was then, perfect. No non-american driver had won the Indy 500 since Ralph de Palma in 1915, and Jim Clark conquered the hearts of both European and his (new) American fans, with an astonishing first place for him and Lotus.
Jim Clark w/ Lotus.
I don’t know which year this was taken in, but the photo is too good anyway not to be shared.
Jim Clark, Reims (French GP), 1963.
Leading the Lotus 25 to victory.
Jim Clark in the Lotus 33 (in practice) at the French GP, 1965.
Silverstone, 1967.
Jim Clark, Graham Hill and a little Damon Hill, apparently quite mad. I love this picture.
Graham Hill,
Celebrating his victory at the 500 miles of Indianapolis.
You know what, this is so much more than your regular celebration capture. What this is, is a way of life, a moral lesson, both for you and me.
Bette Hill is celebrating her husband’s victory on their backyard. Meanwhile, Graham and a young Damon hill are pushing Jim Clark in a tiny tractor, enough to make them seem like they’re having the time of their lives. What’s really interesting to know is that Clark and Hill weren’t even Lotus teammates this year, that didn’t happen until what, 67?
Graham Hill’s good mood & friendship values must have been something worth knowing. A great driver, a great friend, a great father.
When I wonder why I’m stuck in an era I haven’t even lived on, this is why.
(Source: f1nostalgia.blogspot.com)
