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Ian Forrest

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Ian Forrest is a British racing driver born on 22 February 1950 in Kirkliston, Scotland. He began racing in 1971 and went on to win 26 national saloon and sports car titles in Scotland. In 1989 he first entered the British Touring Car Championship, and he competed in four consecutive seasons, each time with a privately entered BMW M3 prepared by Prodrive. His 1991 season earned him the Privateer award and a prize of 10,000 pounds. After his driving career he became the Circuit Manager at Knockhill Racing Circuit in Scotland and qualified as a Clerk of the Course for motorcycle racing. He received the Jackie Stewart Medal in 2006 and the Jim Clark Trophy in 2010 for lifetime services to Scottish motorsport. His son Sandy also races.

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Birth Year
1950 1
Medals or Titles Band
5+ 1
Titles
26 1
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Motor Racing, Sports
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Ian Forrest (born 22 February 1950 in Kirkliston, Scotland) is a British racing driver.
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    Ian Forrest (born 22 February 1950 in Kirkliston, Scotland) is a British racing driver.
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    Ian Forrest (born 22 February 1950 in Kirkliston, Scotland) is a British racing driver.
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    went on to win 26 national saloon and sports car titles in his native Scotland
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    went on to win 26 national saloon and sports car titles in his native Scotland
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    Ian Forrest (born 22 February 1950 in Kirkliston, Scotland) is a British racing driver.
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    In 1989 he first entered the British Touring Car Championship.
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