Jimmy Clark from United Kingdom in Motorsport. Full information
Jimmy Clark is a racing driver from United Kingdom.
Born 4th March 1936, dead 7th April 1968 at age 32.
Participant of NASCAR.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Participant of Formula 2.
Two-time
Champion of Formula 1.
Participant of USAC.
Participant of Indy 500.
The recorded standings include 3803 points.
First race: 1952 South Bend NASCAR
First win: 1962 Belgium Grand Prix
Last win: 1968 South Africa Grand Prix
Last race: 1968 Hockenheim F2
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Jimmy Clark's career covers the period from 1952 to 1968. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 28 race wins and 37 pole positions. The profile spans 6 championships or event groups. Jimmy Clark is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1952 - 1968 | Series | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 100 | Tracks | 36 |
| Wins | 28 | Podiums | 38 |
| Poles | 37 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 10 | Cars | 19 |
Career context
| Main championship | Formula 1 (74 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Lotus (73 starts) |
| Most visited track | Spa-Francorchamps (8 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Jimmy Clark statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula 1 | 9 | 74 | 25 | 33 | 2 |
| USAC | 5 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| NASCAR | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Formula 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Jimmy Clark took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Jimmy Clark moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1954 | 548 | 52 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.00 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11.00 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1962 | 30.00 | 2 | 3 | 6 | |
| 1963 | 54.00 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 1200 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 32.00 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 54.00 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1000 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 16.00 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 800 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 |  |
41.00 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | |
0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | |
0 | - | 1 | 1 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | |
0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | |
9.00 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | |
0 | - | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Jimmy Clark raced
Jimmy Clark is linked with 36 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Spa-Francorchamps.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeltweg | 3 | 1 | |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Silverstone | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Brands Hatch | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Aintree | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Mosport Park | 1 | 1 | |
| Nürburgring | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rouen-les-Essarts | 1 | 2 | |
| Le Mans | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Reims | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Hockenheim | 7 | 1 | |
| Indianapolis | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Monza | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Mexico City | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Monaco | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Zandvoort | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Porto | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Kyalami | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| East London | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Jarama | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Watkins Glen | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Riverside | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| Langhorne | 14 | 8 | 1 |
| Milwaukee | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lakewood Park | 16 | 30 | 1 |
| Trenton | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| Raleigh | 30 | 27 | 1 |
| Heysel | 5 | 1 | |
| Tulln-Langenlebarn | 3 | 1 | |
| Enna-Pergusa | 9 | 1 | |
| Charlotte Fairgrounds | 6 | 1 | |
| Central City | 13 | 14 | 1 |
| Wilson County | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| Playland Park | 11 | 12 | 1 |
| North Carolina | 30 | 24 | 1 |
Jimmy Clark: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1962 Belgium Grand Prix and currently ends with 1968 South Africa Grand Prix, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Jimmy Clark: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Jimmy Clark in race results
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- Gary Paffett (186)
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- Stirling Moss (87)
- Graham Hill (228)
Drivers who shared races with Jimmy Clark
- Dan Gurney (83 shared races)
- Jo Bonnier (75 shared races)
- Richie Ginther (57 shared races)
- Jo Siffert (55 shared races)
- Innes Ireland (52 shared races)
- Lorenzo Bandini (46 shared races)
- Phil Hill (44 shared races)
- Chris Amon (40 shared races)
Other drivers in Jimmy Clark's debut race
List of teams Jimmy Clark was a part of
Jimmy Clark is connected with 10 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Lotus.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus | 1 | 1 | 73 |
| Vollstedt Enterprises | 22 | 2 | 1 |
| Team Lotus (Overseas) | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| STP Gas Treatment | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Team Lotus | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Gold Leaf Team Lotus | 7 | 1 | |
| Holman Moody Racing | 30 | 24 | 1 |
| Jim Clark | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| Border Reivers | 3 | 3 | |
| Cambridge Racing | 1 |
List of all the cars Jimmy Clark drove
Jimmy Clark is linked with 19 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Oldsmobile 88 (First generation)
Oldsmobile
Best Race Position: 6
Best position in qualification: 7
Total Races: 6
Aston Martin
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 2
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 10