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Jackie Stewart
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More than any other racer, Jackie Stewart revolutionized safety standards with a remorseless crusade for circuit and car improvements, and was among the first to pioneer the use of safety belts and full-face helmets. Short-term unpopularity with circuit owners has long since been superseded by an enduring affection for the spring-heeled little Scot who, as the owner of Stewart Grand Prix, remained the perfect ambassador for the sport in which he so excelled, and a stylish and essential part of its fabric.
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As a racing driver, Jackie Stewart was a huge success, winning the F1 World Championship three times. But he has surpassed even those achievements with his work in the world of business. So, what is it that drives the ambitious Scot?
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One of the questions guaranteed to keep motor racing aficionados arguing well into the night is just how Jim Clark and Jackie Stewart would have compared at their respective peaks. When Stewart came into Formula One in 1965 Clark was at the very height of his powers, yet frequently he was the only man ahead of the former Olympic-standard clay pigeon shooter from Dumbarton, who made a quite remarkable debut with BRM.
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Born John Young Stewart in Dumbartonshire in 1939, Jackie Stewart was to become was of the greatest racing drivers ever, excelling in Formula One. He was a natural sportsman, especially in those disciplines demanding good eye-hand coordination, and at first it seemed he was destined to race in motorcars. After all, his father had been a motorcycle racer at one time, and his brother was actively involved in the sport. Jimmy Stewart even raced in the British Grand Prix of 1953, although he crashed out. Soon afterwards he was seriously injured in an accident at Le Mans, and was forced to retire from the sport. His parents breathed a huge sigh of relief now that their eldest was out of the dangerous sport, and strongly discouraged Jackie from even considering motor racing as a career.
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Jackie Stewart first excelled in a completely different discipline - shooting. He even participated in the 1960 Olympics Games on the Scottish national team. In 1963, Ken Tyrell was looking for an outstanding driver and persuaded him to race for his team. Stewart demonstrated the scope of his talent behind the wheel of a Formula 3.
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Born in Dumbartonshire on 11 June 1939, Jackie Stewart was educated at Dumbarton Academy. Suffering from dyslexia, he left school at the earliest opportunity and entered his father's business, Dumbuck Garage, as an apprentice. The firm sold Jaguars and Jackie soon became involved in motor racing (like his elder brother) with Ecurie Ecosse. But his brother was injured in a crash at Le Mans and Jackie was encouraged to take up a safer sport - he nearly made the UK Olympic team at shooting in 1960.
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