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pwhodges:
Sir Jack Brabham, ex-F1 champion, dies aged 88.

mustang6172:
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9Oi8hd1WF8

Akima:
"He remains the only man in history to have designed, built and driven a championship-winning car." :? :? :?

Jack Brabham was a remarkable man, and he contributed to the success of his team across a broader range than any other motor-racing champion, I think it is fair to say, but credit where credit is due. The Brabham F1 cars were mainly designed by fellow-Aussie Ron Tauranac, and their engines were designed (based on the Oldsmobile Jetfire V8 engine-block) and built by the engineers at Repco and the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation.

Yes, my Dad is an engineer, and I am interested in the history of technology and industry in Australia, why do you ask? :-D

Taekwondoin:
What a great racer he was, I used to have a picture of him on my wall racing one of the Cooper's in the late 50's (I think it was '59). I do wish that the Brabham name was still associated with F1 as a team, but with only Williams currently existing as a full privateer now, it doesn't seem very likely to ever happen again.

jwhouk:
Racing has gotten expensive, all around - regardless of type or division.

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