One Scot follows the other at Indy

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Jim Clark won the Indy 500 in 1965, a victory which enticed fellow-Scot Jackie Stewart to try his hand at racing at the Brickyard the following year.

Stewart-the-rookie was leading the 1966 Indianapolis 500 by over a lap in John Mecom's Lola T90-Ford when an engine failure put him out of the race with just ten laps remaining. Fellow first-time starter Graham Hill picked up the lead and went on to drink the winner's milk.

Despite parking the car, Stewart was voted the rookie of the year over Hill.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.