Surprised that no-one has picked up on this, I heard yesterday that the man who put his friend Jim Clark on his motorsport career has passed away. Michael Oliver and I had Ian as one of our guests at the Jim Clark Film weekend back in 2008, a lovely man who was always ready with stories of Jim. RIP.
Ian Scott Watson RIP
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Gary C
, May 26 2023 08:26
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ensign14
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Posted 26 May 2023 - 09:00
And probably one of the great lost drivers - given that being within a couple of seconds of Clark ten years later would be Grand Prix winning form...
RIP to the ultimate in unknown motor sport heroes.
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Tim Murray
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Posted 26 May 2023 - 09:21
Had it not been for Ian, Jim Clark might very well never have taken up motor racing. RIP Ian, and thank you.
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Posted 26 May 2023 - 14:07
Sad news - we will be forever grateful that he not only encouraged Jim Clark to race, but helped to perpetuate his memory with the dignity it deserved.
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Posted 26 May 2023 - 21:22
Thank you Ian for all that you have done. We shall miss you.
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Posted 27 May 2023 - 03:51
A bunch of Seven owners met at a pub in the Scottish Borders. An elderly gent wandered over , clearly very interested in our cars , a mixture of pre 73 Lotus Sevens and later Caterhams. Nothing unusual - Sevens always attract interest. Except - you guessed - it isn't every day you meet Ian Scott - Watson ....
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Tim Murray
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Posted 27 May 2023 - 07:01
Obituary by Graham Gauld on the Scottish Motor Racing Club site:
https://www.smrc.co....n-scott-watson/
https://www.smrc.co....n-scott-watson/
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Posted 27 May 2023 - 08:23
Obituary by David Finlay on Classic & Sports Car website.
https://www.classica...atson-1930-2023
(the following picture you can see by clicking on the Quote button)
Edited by ReWind, 13 June 2023 - 12:35.
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Posted 27 May 2023 - 17:25
Sad news of course - as Graham so penetratingly (and fondly) recalls, sometimes sadly daft but a nonetheless wonderful friend for a talented and competitive young sportsman to be guided by, and a true, Scots-blue enthusiast. I did not know him at all well - but he always seemed faultlessly friendly, obliging and helpful. Rest in peace, indeed.
DCN
