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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #165 on: Monday,May 22, 2017, 07:08:21 AM »
Is that Jack Brabham on the left of the picture in white overalls?
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #166 on: Monday,May 22, 2017, 07:50:47 AM »
Is that Jack Brabham on the left of the picture in white overalls?

I think you are correct. Well spotted.

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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #167 on: Tuesday,May 23, 2017, 06:14:40 AM »
Is that Brabham on the left? I'm using a phone so the image isn't too clear.

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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #168 on: Tuesday,May 23, 2017, 02:15:54 PM »
Is that Brabham on the left? I'm using a phone so the image isn't too clear.
Is that Jack Brabham on the left of the picture in white overalls?

I think you are correct. Well spotted.

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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #169 on: Thursday,June 01, 2017, 11:46:31 PM »
He's been mentioned once, in this thread.
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #170 on: Friday,June 30, 2017, 11:57:26 AM »
Probably the strongest team mates for their era...Clark and Hill set the benchmark during their brief tenure together at team Lotus. Although Jim was regarded as leader, his gentlemen approach and team spirit never soured the relationship between these two great drivers. 

Silverstone 67...Lockout pole, Clark and Hill started 1st and 2nd

Victory for Clark...12 seconds over Hulme (Brabham/Repco) with Amon in the Ferrari 3rd. Hill retired on lap 64 (engine)
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #171 on: Wednesday,July 05, 2017, 03:00:15 AM »
There is something special associated to the identification of your favorite drivers...What distinguishes them apart, to know at first glance who is behind the wheel. Helmets...

I have been a Jim Clark follower as long as I can remember, His familiar dark blue lid with white visor and those goggles have indeed become iconic...almost to a brand status. There are many images of his early days, when wearing a simple dark colored dome...but, as far as I can document, there has been one instance when he donned a full face shield.

Italy 1967...perhaps his most memorable drive through the field. Here, pictured is Jim during practice that weekend.

Other favorites...Hill of course, with his rowing team stripes...Lauda, and his simple super rat red...Stewart, in tartan stripe, Mario in the silver along with the Ronnie Peterson blue and yellow peak. Dare leave Senna's off my list.

Today's F1 pilot's are a real challenge..changing all the time you can never tell. Give me the old school...when you can spot Tom Pryce, Emmo or Cevert. Those, were the days!       
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #172 on: Wednesday,July 05, 2017, 05:31:08 AM »
I think I really prefer the simpler helmet designs of the past to the more intricate ones of today's drivers even if they might not be as interesting.
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #173 on: Tuesday,July 25, 2017, 03:27:38 AM »
Sad news, After a long illness...Eddie Dennis, chief mechanic to Team Lotus has passed away. Condolences to the family...

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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #174 on: Tuesday,July 25, 2017, 05:24:15 AM »
RIP  :'(

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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #175 on: Tuesday,August 01, 2017, 08:51:05 AM »
Sad news. RIP Eddie Dennis.

I quite like the photo of him at Monza.
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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #176 on: Friday,September 08, 2017, 06:04:59 AM »
I never get tired of these old pictures...

Rare shots of Jim Clark at Spa 1967...using the first ever nose wings during practice, and in race trim without. You will note that assigned numbers were not the norm for the day. Usually #3 #4 #5 & #6 were allocated to Team Lotus for the 67 season.In the latter stages for Spa and Monza, the team wore numbers in the 20's....

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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #177 on: Friday,September 08, 2017, 06:38:08 AM »
I like pictures of the old cars too. There's an elegant simplicity about them.

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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #178 on: Sunday,October 01, 2017, 08:28:17 AM »
It's fitting that Clark would be the first of many men who claimed a seat in the 49...and won!

Love that smile! Zandvoort 1967 

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Re: Wheel Men...Drivers of the Lotus 49
« Reply #179 on: Monday,October 02, 2017, 09:38:38 AM »
Nice photo.
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