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
- AJ Foyt dirt car 1961.jpg
A midget car similar to those driven by Brabham
- Cooper T51 rear Donington.jpg
A rear-engined T51 of the type Brabham used to win his first world championship
- BrabhamJack19650801Südkehre.jpg
Brabham at the 1965 German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring.
- Brabham at 1966 Dutch Grand Prix (5).jpg
Brabham after winning the 1966 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
- 2005 Goodwood Festival of Speed F2 Brabham BT18 Honda.jpg
Brabham BT18-Honda of the type with which Jack Brabham dominated Formula Two in 1966
- Brabham at 1966 Dutch Grand Prix.jpg
Brabham in the car before the 1966 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
- 1970 Brands Hatch Race of Champions Jack Brabham BT33.jpg
Brabham in his Brabham BT33 at the 1970 Race of Champions at Brands Hatch.
- Brabham Moss BT19 Goodwood Revival 2004.jpg
Brabham continued his involvement in motorsport after his retirement. Former rivals Brabham and Stirling Moss shake hands at the 2004 Goodwood Revival meeting.
- Brabham R230 Classic Adelaide 2002.jpeg
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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