The event was marred by the death of Rhodesian driver Gary Hocking, who was killed in practice driving the Rob Walker Racing Team Lotus 24.

Jim Clark posted the fastest time in practice, and was on pole position for the first heat.

However, after exchanging the lead several times with Richie Ginther, he experienced problems during the heat and was classified 12th.

Clark started at the back of the grid for the final, with Ginther, Taylor and Hill forming the front row.

Hill's car suffered ignition failure, but Clark raced through the field to beat Ginther and take second behind Taylor, who led throughout.