Jim Clark: Defining a Legend
In the second instalment of our special three-part tribute to Jim Clark, Michael Oliver revisits some of the Scot's career-defining races
Part Two: the Great Drives
Renowned for his fast getaways, Jim Clark's preferred race strategy was to take the lead and stay in front. His early race pace would often demoralise the opposition to the point where he could cruise home, maintaining a comfortable cushion, while putting as little strain on his car as possible.
However, occasionally there were days when things didn't go to plan and he was forced to pull out all stops. It was only on these occasions that fans were able to see just how good he was, and what a yawning gap existed between him and the rest.
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