Stewart - Winning Is Not Enough: The Autobiography

Copyright 2007 Jackie Stewart

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Contents

Sir Jackie Stewart is one of the most highly regarded names in global sport winner of three F1 World Championships, 27 Grands Prix and ranked in the top five drivers of all time. On retiring from the circuit, he went on to build an equally impressive international business career.

In the 1960s and into the 70s, with his black cap, sideburns and aviator shades Jackie Stewart was an unmistakable icon in a glorious era of style, glamour and speed. On the track, his story is one of drama, excitement, tragedy, controversy, celebrity, danger and massive success. Beyond the sport his life is a compelling tale of battling against the odds and achieving world-wide recognition as an outstanding sportsman, a role model and a highly accomplished and respected businessman.

Jackie Stewart was born in Dumbarton. In the early 60s he dominated the British club and European F3 racing scenes and in 1965 he partnered Graham Hill in F1. Teaming up with Ken Tyrrell in 1968 he went on to win three World Championships 1969, 71 and 73. Since retiring after competing in 99 F1 races, he has built a hugely successful international business career. In 1997, Jackie entered the Stewart Grand Prix Racing team into F1, securing a win at the Nurburgring in September 99. He was awarded an OBE in 1972 and a knighthood in 2001 and is actively involved in numerous charitable trusts.

This is the story of a man of true national value Independent

A template for well worked perfection at times excruciatingly honest and deeply personal Observer

At over 500 pages, plus a DVD, it does make a good doorstop, but the best thing to do with Jackie Stewarts tome is to read it

Guardian

A highly commendable read Sunday Telegraph

Stands out from the crowd For once, a world-class sportsman comes across as a genuine human being Northern Echo

In the books most powerful passages, dozens of Stewarts colleagues, rivals and friends are claimed in horrific accidents

The Times

Id love to receive this for Christmas Director

Stewart writes in a witty and entertaining way, in keeping with his public persona Good Book Guide

Treat your motorsport-mad man to this fascinating insight into one of the top 10 drivers of all time. Rev-elations a-plenty Sky Magazine

the easy style and interesting revelations, together with the common touch, kept me reaching for it time and again. Any F1 fan will love it for Stewarts tales of racing alone but there is so much more in the story of his life Lancashire Evening Post

Beyond the sport, this is a compelling tale of his battle against the odds and how he achieved worldwide recognition as a sportsman, role model and accomplished and respected businessman Motoring & Leisure

An autobiography which shows that lurking behind those trademark aviators is an astute and likeable man Scottish Field

Stewart writes in a witty and entertaining way Good Book Guide

A sure winner for a sporty males Christmas gift Its also a compelling tale of battling against the odds a readable romp of a book Limited Edition Magazine

For Helen, Paul and Mark.

It was the autumn of 1971 when I first met Sir Jackie Stewart. We were both attending an annual Sports Awards luncheon, and we were seated at the same table. He was to be named Sportsman of the Year because he had just become the F1 motor racing world champion, while, for my part, I was fortunate enough to be given the award as Sportswoman of the Year for winning the European 3 Day Event Championship.

I regarded him as a very professional competitor from a very professional sport where attention to detail increases your likelihood of success as well as survival. He was always interested in other sports achievers and their preparation, although I suspect that, for him, real horses always had too many variables compared to the horse power he was used to. That attention to detail and broad interest has helped him to achieve success in many fields in clay pigeon shooting; motor racing; business and education.

There is a subtle difference between winning being everything and winning never being enough and for Jackie it was the latter. When he worked in his fathers garage, it was not enough for him simply to serve petrol; he wanted to be known for keeping the cleanest forecourt in the west of Scotland. When he drove racing cars, it was not enough for him just to drive fast; he involved himself in improving every aspect of the design and preparation of the car.

When his friends were killed in accidents, it was not enough for him to become world champion three times; he worked tirelessly to make the sport safer for future generations. When he entered into a business association, it was not enough for him simply to fulfil the terms of his contract and bank his salary; he wanted to over deliver and nurture a relationship to last, in several cases, a remarkable four decades.

As I can personally attest, when he becomes your friend, it is not enough for him to drift in and out of your life; he makes a point of keeping the relationship alive, offering support and outstanding company through good times and bad times. In all these endeavours, in all these diverse activities, over all these years, he has been heroically supported by Helen.

I am delighted Sir Jackie has decided to take the time to sit down and write this book, and provide such an entertaining and inspiring memoir of a truly remarkable British life.

I would very much like to recognise, with grateful thanks, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal for agreeing to write the Foreword to my autobiography. Our friendship is well documented in this book but I am both honoured and thrilled that Her Royal Highness was prepared to contribute her own most kind and generous words.

In writing this book, various people have patiently assisted me in remembering names and events. Now I must try and remember all of them on my own. With apologies to anybody who has been omitted, I acknowledge the important contribution of the following people, who either racked their own memories or prompted mine.

In alphabetical order:

HM King Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Jean Albrecht, Rob Armstrong, Kamal Badawi, Joe Beeston, Bruce Blythe, Penny Breia, Niall Brennan, Comte Frdric Chandon de Briailles, Elizabeth Corke, Neil Davis, Jacques de la Braudire, Ron Dennis, Dawn DiMaya, Eric Dymock, Bernie Ecclestone, Edsel Ford, Barry Frank, Graham Gauld, Caroline Goodacre, Bob Goodrich, Will Griffiths, Franois Guiter, Maurice Hamilton, Margaret Hammond, Livy Harrison, Professor Ian Hay, Patrick Heiniger, Alan Henry, Bette Hill, Roger Hill, Jackie Ickx, Sir Robin Janvrin, Susan Johnston, Justin Jones, Noel Jones, Shan Jones, Ruth Kinnear, Vice-Admiral Timothy Laurence, Peter Lederer, John Lindsay, David Mason, Karen Moss, Andy Miller, Charles Milner, Nigel Newton, HM Queen Noor, Doug Nye, Don Ohlmeyer, Richard Parry-Jones, Captain Mark Phillips, Neil Ressler, Nigel Roebuck, Stuart Rolt, Deborah Rooney, Dick Scammell, Helen Stewart, Jim Stewart, Mark Stewart, Paul Stewart, David Stubbs, Stuart Sykes, Roy Topp, David Tremayne, Kenneth Tyrrell, Audrey Walker, James Walker, Martin Watson, Sir Frank Williams, Ian Wooldridge, Sarah Wooldridge, Eoin Young.