Jack Brabham becomes only F1 champion in a car bearing his own name • Chris Amon and Bruce McLaren win closest Le Mans after dead heat with Ford team-mates Denny Hulme and Ken Miles • Goodwood closed for racing • John Surtees wins inaugural Can-Am title in a Lola • First Daytona 24 Hours is held - it's won by Lloyd Ruby and Ken Miles • John Frankenheimer films 'Grand Prix' during the F1 season • Porsche begins racing the 911 • AUTOSPORT earmarks Swedish karter Ronnie Peterson as a star of the future
1966
Jack Brabham becomes the first driver to win the world title in his own car
Chris Amon and Bruce McLaren win the closest Le Mans finish from Ford team-mates Denny Hulme and Ken Miles
Ken Miles and Lloyd Ruby win the inaugural Daytona 24 Hours
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