Jim Clark
The temptation was too big for Clark and Louts. In 1963, they came to take on the Yanks on their turf and it paid off from the get go. Fifth in qualifying, Jimmy finished runner-up….because of a mistake made by the stewards : race leader Parnelli Jones spilt oil late in the race, and should have been shown the black flag. Colin Chapman saw it as a disgraceful form of protectionism. In 1964, The Scotsman was on pole but dropped out with tyre failure. Consecration came in 1965: Clark led 190 of the 200 laps in the Ford-powered Lotus 38 that became the first rear-engine car to win Indy. 12 months later he came second to Graham Hill (following two spins). In 1967 he was a non-factor. The Briton lost his life in the spring of 1968. Mike Spence replaced him in the 500…and was killed in practice.
