Stewart and Hill start laying the bricks

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Jackie Stewart and Graham Hill confer during the first week of practice for the Indy 500 in 1966.

In his rookie outing in the Indy 500 in 1966, Sir Jackie, driving a Lola-Ford, was leading the race with just nine laps to go when mechanical failure dropped him to sixth place.

Graham Hill, also driving a Lola, went on to win with Jim Clark in second place, while Stewart was named Rookie of the Year.

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.