Jack Brabham
Sir John Arthur "Jack" Brabham, AO, OBE (2 April 1926 – 19 May 2014) was an Australian racing driver who was Formula One champion in 1959, 1960 and 1966. He won the Australian Grand Prix in 1955, 1963 and 1964. He was a founder of the Brabham racing team and race car builder that carried his name.
In 2000 the Australian Government gave him the Australian Sports Medal,[1] and in 2001 he was given the Australian Centenary Medal for services to motor sport.[1]
Brabham died at his home on the Gold Coast, Queensland on 19 May 2014 from liver failure, aged 88.[2]
Jack Brabham Media
A midget car similar to those driven by Brabham
A rear-engined T51 of the type Brabham used to win his first world championship
Brabham at the 1965 German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring.
Brabham after winning the 1966 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
Brabham BT18-Honda of the type with which Jack Brabham dominated Formula Two in 1966
Brabham in the car before the 1966 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
Brabham in his Brabham BT33 at the 1970 Race of Champions at Brands Hatch.
Brabham continued his involvement in motorsport after his retirement. Former rivals Brabham and Stirling Moss shake hands at the 2004 Goodwood Revival meeting.
Brabham at the Classic Adelaide rally in 2002.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "It's an Honour - Honours - Search Australian Honours". itsanhonour.gov.au. Archived from the original on 19 May 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2010.
- ↑ Hagon, Toby (19 May 2014). "Sir Jack Brabham dead". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
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