Jacky Ickx is a Belgian former racing driver born January 1, 1945, who competed in Formula One from 1966 to 1979, finishing runner-up in the championship twice, in 1969 and 1970, and winning eight Grand Prix races. He became one of the most successful endurance racers in history, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans six times, a record that stood until 2005, and taking two World Sportscar Championship titles with Porsche in 1982 and 1983. He also won the Paris-Dakar Rally in 1983.
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Career HighlightWon the Le Mans 24 Hours a record six times 1 Classification
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Why was Jacky Ickx called Monsieur Le Mans?
He won Le Mans six times and passed Olivier Gendebien's record of four wins in 1981.
Jacky Ickx won the 24 Hours of Le Mans six times, in 1969, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1981 and 1982. The race's official website says he inherited the nickname Monsieur Le Mans in 1981, when he beat Olivier Gendebien's record of four wins.
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Jacques Bernard Edmon Martin Henri "Jacky" Ickx (French pronunciation: [ʒaki iks]; born 1 January 1945) is a Belgian former racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1966 to 1979.
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Introduction
Jacques Bernard Edmon Martin Henri "Jacky" Ickx (French pronunciation: [ʒaki iks]; born 1 January 1945) is a Belgian former racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1966 to 1979.
Endurance racing career section
In later years, Ickx won a record six times at the 24h race at Le Mans, becoming known as "Monsieur Le Mans".
Competed In: 24 Hours of Le Mans, Lead
In endurance racing, Ickx won two World Endurance Championships with Porsche and is a six-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, as well as a two-time winner of the 12 Hours of Sebring.
Plays: Motor Racing, lead paragraph, plays
Jacques Bernard Edmon Martin Henri "Jacky" Ickx (French pronunciation: [ʒaki iks]; born 1 January 1945) is a Belgian former racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1966 to 1979.
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