Jim Clark Museum in Duns to open in July

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The Jim Clark Trust has announced that the new Museum devoted to the great Scot and F1 legend will open its doors to the public on July 11.

The new facility, which has been in the works for several years and received the backing of a number of local institutions, will showcase a collection of memorabilia and artifacts associated with Clark's career, including two of the double world champion's F1 cars.

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"Jim's replica Indianapolis 500 trophy will be on display in the new museum alongside new items, film footage and photographs to showcase Jim's inspirational career," said Shona Sinclair, curator at Live Borders which helped fund the project.

"A huge amount of work has gone in to researching and preparing the collection for display and I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the volunteers who have assisted the Jim Clark Motorsport Museum team with this task.

"We can't wait to start welcoming visitors."

Over the course of his eight-year career in F1, Clark conquered 25 wins and the world titles in 1963 and 1965. The latter was a banner year for the Scot who also won the Indy 500.

Jim Clark Trust secretary Ben Smith:

"Jim's victory at Indianapolis in 1965 expanded his fan-base massively and we have no doubt that fans from across the world will descend on the new museum after it opens this summer."

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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.