Jim Clark 60th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
In 2025, motorsport enthusiasts will commemorate the 60th anniversary of Jim Clark’s remarkable 1965 season, a year that saw him conquer the Tasmin Series, the Indianapolis 500, and secure his second F1 World Championship, alongside victories in the British and French F2 Championships.
To honor this milestone, the Jim Clark Trust is hosting a special two-day event at Duns Castle in the Scottish Borders on June 28th and 29th, 2025.
The event promises a spectacular display of Jim Clark’s racing legacy, featuring numerous cars he raced, including Lotus Cortinas and single-seater racers, with the special attention given to the Lotus 49, recently awarded the prestigious title of the “Race Car of the Century.”
A collection of 14 cars owned or raced by Clark will be on show, offering the largest gathering of these vehicles in Scotland.
Throughout the weekend, attendees can witness slow demonstration runs of these iconic cars, experiencing their unique sounds and smells.
The Clark Edition Lotus Emira, recently unveiled at the Miami Grand Prix, will also be on display, complemented by a gathering of over 60 Lotus cars from attending Lotus car clubs.
Beyond the automotive displays, the event will feature live music, a pipe band, trade stands, food vendors, children’s entertainment, a wheel change competition, and a Scalextric challenge. A dedicated archive tent will showcase materials from the Ian Scott Watson and Eric Bryce collections, and attendees can participate in Q&A sessions with Lotus mechanics.
Special guests Dario Franchitti, Derek Bell, and Dave Richards will also be in attendance.
Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets online from the Jim Clark Trust shop before the end of May. https://jimclarktrust.com/shop/
The event will also support CHAS (Children’s Hospices Across Scotland), who will be present throughout the weekend, raising awareness and funds for their important work, further information can be found here – https://www.chas.org.uk.
