Jacques bernard jacky ickx is a belgian former racing driver. Jacques bernard jacky ickx last name pronounced ix or icks. Nelson soutomayor, aka nelson piquet, because his father was a minister in the brazilian governement. Racing pseudonyms the nostalgia forum the autosport forums. His father jacques bernard ickx was a motoring journalist. Despite this family background, jacky had limited interest in the sport until his father bought him a 50 cc zundapp motorcycle. Sep 19, 2018 jacques bernard jacky ickx last name pronounced ix or icks born 1 january 1945 in brussels is a belgian former racing driver who won. Brian jacques pronounced jakes was born in liverpool, england on june 15th, 1939. Jacky ickx wikipedias jacky ickx as translated by gramtrans.
But then again, jacky ickx is not your usual racing driver. The celebrated driver has claimed six 24 hour le mans titles, four of which were for porsche 1976, 1977, 1981, and 1982 ickx has become a true icon of racing, and thanks to porsche, there is now a truly iconic car to celebrate this legend. Hardcover, 10 by 12, 256 pages, text in english and german photos. Enter and youre faced with the dichotomous layout, eddy merckx on the left and jacques bernard jacky ickx on the right, if you dont care for motorsport or youre in a hurry its possible to visit just the cycling side. If youre unfamiliar with the testosteronefilled world of motorsport, jacques bernard jacky ickx is a sixtime le manswinner, with four of those victories coming in porsche colours between 1976 and 1982. Jacques bernard jacky ickx last name pronounced ix or icks born 1 january 1945 in brussels is a belgian former racing driver who achieved 25 podium finishes in formula one and six wins in the 24 hours of le mans. Jacques bernard jacky ickx last name pronounced ix or icks born 1 january 1945 in brussels is a belgian former racing driver who won the highly prestigious 24 hours of le mans six times, achieved eight wins and 25 podium finishes in formula one, won the canam championship in 1979 and is a former winner of the dakar rally. Therefore jacky was surrounded by cars from his early childhood. Jacky ickx project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Prince albert of monaco 7062012 date to be confirmed brussels, in the presence of mr. As it turned out, 1969 was the last event with the traditional le mans style start, in which the drivers run across. Jacques bernard jacky ickx last name pronounced ix or icks born 1 january 1945 in brussels is a belgian former racing driver. Jacky ickx interview series 1 the road to the 1966 24. Jacques bernard ickxjacky ickx to his fansis one of the most successful drivers ever to race formula 1 and sports car racing.
She is the daughter of racing driver jacky ickx and his first wife catherine. Born in brussels in 1945, jacky bernard ickx was introduced to the sport when he was taken by his father, motoring journalist jacques ickx, to races which he covered. Porsches first special edition 992 honors the belgian. Includes water slide decals and assembly instructions. However, by the time jacky did appear in the world, on that first day of 1945, the allied powers had already pushed through the city of brussels. New car scale model from tameo silverline series, this time recreating the ferrari 312 f1 in its 1968 version as it raced the canadian formula 1 grand prix. The celebrated driver has claimed six 24 hour le mans titles, four of which were for porsche 1976, 1977, 1981, and 1982 ickx has become a true icon of racing, and thanks to porsche, there is now a truly iconic. However, by the time jacky did appear in the world, on that first day of 1945, the allied powers had already pushed through the city of. Mister le mans, and much more to a wider audience of racing fans. In formula one, he had eight wins and 25 podium finishes. He also won the canam championship in 1979 and is a former winner of the dakar rally ickx twice finished as championship runnerup in formula one, in the consecutive. As number 1 driver for ferrari in 1970 he won the austrian, canadian and mexican gps, only just lost to.
In the first installment of the series, the sixtime le mans winner discusses his childhood and first appearance at the 24 hours in 1966. Jacky ickx otherwise known as jacques bernard ickx, was a famous belgian racing driver who won six times in the notable 24 hours of le mans, the worlds oldest sports car endurance racing. May 30, 2015 of course it is fabulous when a man is capable to cross the finishline of the hardest 24h endurance race you can imagine. Otherwise, the autographbookonwheels is kept fairly minimal inside. A word or two with jacky ickx left is jacky ickx, here with uwe meissner, head of modena motorsport. Interview and photos by hugues vanhoolandt jacques bernard ickx was born into motor racing. Ickx meaning and origin of the name ickx nameaning. Nowadays ickx is often seen at races, as a ambassador for chopard watches and near the track when his daughter, vanina ickx is behind the wheel. Johns school, an inner city school featuring a playground on its. The royalties for jacky ickx will be donated to sos villages denfants.
The belgian former racing driver has also had 25 podium finishes in formula one, and scored big at the canam championship in 1979. This is considered to be one of the most renowned races in the world. Brian grew up in the area around the liverpool docks, where he attended st. Jacques bernard, aka jacky ickx, because his father was a motor journalist who signed his articles as x pronounced ickx in french. Along with forty percent of the population of liverpool, his ancestral roots are in ireland, county cork to be exact. Places change, people change, seasons come and go, as do the years. Jacky ickx article jacques bernard jacky ickx, born 1 january 1945 in brussels. Additional details for the ferrari 312 f1 model car kit. Not to be surprised he became fascinated in speed from early on, and at the age of 16 he was driving a 50cc motorcycle. Over the years lots of books haven been written about this legend. This special porsche 911 is a tribute to racing legend jacky ickx.
Jacques bernard jacky ickx is undoubtedly one of the most successful racing drivers out there. David bull publishing is proud to partner with germanys mcklein publishing to bring jacky ickx. Package measures 155 mm x 210 mm x 1 mm width x depth x height, weighting 15 g. Interview and photos by hugues vanhoolandt jacquesbernard ickx was born into motor racing. Jacques bernard jacky ickx last name pronounced ix born january 1, 1945 in brussels, belgium is a belgian former racing driver who achieved 25. This talented belgian twice finished runner up in the world championship, won lemans 6 times, won a paris dakar rally. Januar 1945 als sohn eines belgischen motorsportjournalisten geboren. But like in 1966, the young belgian driver, that time sharing the wheel with the australian brian muir, was forced to retire. Born and raised in a family where cars were very important, as his father jacques bernard ickx was a motoring journalist, jacky was surrounded by cars from his early childhood.
To be used with renaissance models reference tk24010. The 1969 24 hours of le mans was the 37th grand prix of endurance, and took place on 14 and 15 june 1969. Six victories in the arduous and famed 24 hours of le mans would certainly tend to define ones career, and most would be happy being defined by such terms. He has experience and a growing list of successes to his name. Herman van rompuy, president of the european council and eddy merckx.
Porsches first 992gen special edition pays tribute to. From the wec 6 hours of spafrancorchamps and the 24 hours of le mans, belgium and france, the ardennes mountains and the sarthe region, enjoy this indepth interview of jacky ickx. Belgian former racing driver in formula one and le mans change notes 20606. Despite his record and reputation, few books have been dedicated to jacky ickx and his remarkable career. Ferrari 312 f1 canadian formula 1 grand prix 1968 spotmodel. In this second installment, the sixtime le mans winner discusses his first victory at the 1969 edition, the first of his many exploits at the 24 hours circuit. Jacky ickx driving a ferrari 312pb at the nurburgring in 1973. Soon afterwards, ickx won 8 of races at the first season and the european 50 cc trials title. Of course it is fabulous when a man is capable to cross the finishline of the hardest 24h endurance race you can imagine. But if youre impressed by the cycling exhibition do visit the ickx side because its instructive and. Jacky ickx simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Jacques bernard jacky ickx born in brussels is a belgian former racing driver who won the 24 hours of le mans six times, achieved eight wins and 25. Manufactured by tameo kits in 143 scale with reference slk128. Jacky ickx official website for the limited edition book. Jacques bernard jacky ickx is a belgian former racing driver who won the 24 hours of le mans six times and achieved eight wins and 25 podium finishes in. Dec 15, 2014 enter and youre faced with the dichotomous layout, eddy merckx on the left and jacques bernard jacky ickx on the right, if you dont care for motorsport or youre in a hurry its possible to visit just the cycling side. Join facebook to connect with jacky bernard and others you may know. Contentsshow racing career jacky ickx was introduced to the sport when he was taken by his father, motoring journalist jacques ickx, to races which he covered. Slides photo of jacques bernard jacky ickx is a belgian former racing driver who won the 24 hours of le mans six times, achieved eight wins and 25 podium finishes in formula one, won the canam championship in 1979 and is a former winner of the dakar rally entertainment collectibles. Jacques bernard jacky ickx last name pronounced ix or icks born 1 january 1945 in. Jacques bernard jacky ickx last name pronounced ix or icks born january 1, 1945 in brussels is a belgian former racing driver who achieved 25 podium finishes in formula one and six wins in the 24 hours of le mans. Porsches first 992gen special edition pays tribute to racing legend. Jacky ickx was born and raised in a family where cars were very important.
Driven by chris amon and jacques bernard jacky ickx with number 9 raced at the canadian formula 1 grand prix in 1968. Born on the 1st of january in 1945, jacques bernard jacky ickx would come into a world, especially around brussels, belgium, immersed in war. Jacques bernard jacky ickx born january 1, 1945 in brussels, belgium is a belgian former racing driver who achieved 25 podium finishes in formula one and six wins in the 24 hours of le mans racing career. Jacky ickx was introduced to the sport when he was taken by his father, motoring journalist jacques ickx, to races which he covered. He had 25 podium finishes in formula one and six wins in the 24 hours of le mans.
Porsches first special edition 992 honors the belgian legend. Jacques bernard jacky ickx is a belgian former racing driver who won the highly prestigious 24 hours of le mans six times, and he also achieved eight wins and 25 podium finishes in formula one, and is a former winner of the dakar rally. Best known for his six victories in the 24 hours of le mans, ickx was also one of the top drivers in formula one, finishing. After his first participation with the essex wire team in 1966, the following year jacky ickx jointed john wyers outfit whose mirage cars were decorated for the first time in gulf oil companys legendary sky blue and orange livery. He also won the canam championship in 1979 and is a former winner of the dakar rally. Now at the end of his third year in formula 1, jacky lckx has emerged as the most serious contender for world championship honors that jackie stewart has to face. Jacques bernard jacky ickx born january 1, 1945 in brussels, belgium is a belgian former racing driver who achieved 25 podium finishes in formula one and six wins in the 24 hours of le mans. Jacques bernard jacky ickx brussel, 1 januari 1945 is een belgisch autocoureur. Porsche celebrates le mans legend jacky ickx on his 75th birthday with. It was the eighth round of the 1969 world sportscar championship season. For 1997 she got a cup racer of her own, before she moved up to the belgian procar series in 1998, which ran to.
Download pdf jacky ickx free online new books in politics. Jacky ickx academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. He had 25 podium finishes in formula one and six wins in the 24 hours of le mans racing record complete formula one world championship results races in bold indicate pole position. Jacky ickx was born on january 1, 1945 in brussels, belgium as jacques bernard ickx. May 24, 2016 jacky ickx jacques bernard jacky ickx 1. Jacky ickx interview series 2 1969 and the walk to.