R.I.P Sir Jack Brabham ~ A true motorsport legend

Sir Jack Brabham, a three-time Formula One world drivers' champion and icon of world motorsport, has died. The Australian won the championship in 1959, 1960 and 1966 – the final time in a car of his own construction.

Triple Formula One world champion - 1959, 1960, 1966
14 Grand Prix victories
13 pole positions
Australian of the Year in 1966
Awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1967
Knighted for his services to motorsport in 1979
Only F1 driver to win championship in car of his own construction
Contested 126 Grand Prix from 1955 to 1970

He retired in 1970, was knighted in 1978, and was named a National Treasure in 2012. He died after collapsing this morning. In a tweet this morning, his son David wrote: "Thanks for all the kind messages about my father's peaceful passing, it is appreciated by the whole family".

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-19/jack-brabham-dies/5461332

R.I.P. Jack - As a Child I spent many hours admiring his skill and courage. Thank you for all the pleasure you brought to racing fans through out your career.

Sincere condolences to his family.

Baccus great docos on him that your link linked to. A great man.


http://www.abc.net.au/austory/specials/whenwereracers/default.htm

RIP A true racing legend.

RIP

I liked the report on this morning's news recounting the time when he was stopped for speeding outside Buckingham Palace. The policeman asked him 'who do you think you are? Sterling Moss?' They didn't give his reply!

Robin

Unfortunatly we'll not see his like again.

Cobber wrote: Unfortunatly we'll not see his like again.

How true and such a shame.

The more I think about it the less I like the "Modern world"

Another hero gone.
RIP.

R.I.P.