Ian Forrest

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NationalityUnited Kingdom British
Born (1950-02-22) 22 February 1950 (age 76)
Kirkliston, Scotland
Years active19891992
TeamsIan Forrest
Ecosse Motorsport
Drambuie Racing
Ian Forrest
NationalityUnited Kingdom British
Born (1950-02-22) 22 February 1950 (age 76)
Kirkliston, Scotland
British Touring Car Championship
Years active19891992
TeamsIan Forrest
Ecosse Motorsport
Drambuie Racing
Starts42
Wins0
Poles0
Fastest laps0
Best finish11th in 1989

Ian Forrest (born 22 February 1950 in Kirkliston, Scotland) is a British racing driver.

Forrest first started racing in 1971, and went on to win 26[citation needed] national saloon and sports car titles in his native Scotland. In 1989 he first entered[citation needed] the British Touring Car Championship.[1] Forrest competed in four consecutive seasons in the BTCC, each time with a privately entered BMW M3, prepared by Prodrive.[citation needed] His 1991 effort saw him win the Privateer award and the £10,000 prize.[citation needed]

Forrest is currently the Circuit Manager at Knockhill Racing Circuit in Scotland.[citation needed]

Forrest is a qualified Clerk of the Course for motorcycle racing.[citation needed]

Forrest was awarded the Jackie Stewart Medal in 2006 and The Jim Clark Trophy in 2010 for lifetime services to Scottish Motorsports.[citation needed]

Forrest's son, Sandy, also races and has competed in the BRSCC Ford Fiesta Championship.[citation needed]

Forrest has also been seen regularly on Mark Evans' TV "Is Born" Series for Discovery Channel; "A Car Is Born", "A Car Is Reborn" and "A Racing Car Is Born"[citation needed]

Complete British Touring Car Championship results

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