Jackie Stewart is the son of a garage owner, specialising in Jaguar cars. He first achieved success in target shooting. As a racing driver, Jackie Stewart was triple world champion and the winner of 27 out of the 99 races he undertook. His achievements in a dangerous sport were balanced by his enthusiasm to put in place safety standards and he has written: ‘If I have any legacy to leave the sport I hope it will be seen to be an area of safety because when I arrived in Grand Prix racing so-called precautions and safety measures were diabolical.’ Since retiring as a racing driver, Stewart established the Mechanics’ Trust and has worked with his son and an extended team. He has built up his own successful business career.