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18 May 2014, 23:05 (Ref:3407644)
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Jack Brabham
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/motorspo...519-zrgoj.html
A real legend who did it all ! RIP Sir Jack Last edited by GORDON STREETER; 18 May 2014 at 23:10. |
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Balls of steel (knob of butter) They're Asking For Larkins. ( Proper beer) not you're Eurofizz crap. Hace más calor en España. Me han conocido a hablar un montón cojones! Send any cheques and cash to PO box 1 Lagos Nigeria Africa ! 
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18 May 2014, 23:18 (Ref:3407650)
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I think that we can safely say that his achievement in winning the World Championship as a driver and team owner is unlikely to ever be matched.
Doing so on the other side of the world to your home country is even more remarkable. That is just one part of the huge legacy that he leaves us, internationally and within Australia. A wonderful and much admired man who still had "the look" and the no-bullsh approach in recent times. RIP Sir Jack and best wishes to the family. |
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19 May 2014, 00:02 (Ref:3407664)
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I send my respect to the man who put Australia (and Australians) very high on motorsport world. The only man who won an F1 world championship driving his own car.
RIP sir Jack Brabham. |
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19 May 2014, 01:09 (Ref:3407672)
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Jack Brabham was one of us and he gained many sincere friends on this side of the ditch, a true Anzac.
I recall watching his first race here amongst internationals and thinking, "the car is not in fact up to it, but damn it he is the only driver racing at 10/10ths". He went on to show motor racing what sport is all about. He rests in my memory, fearlessly sliding a tight corner. Last edited by Trevor NZ; 19 May 2014 at 01:12. Reason: typo |
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19 May 2014, 04:06 (Ref:3407695)
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Certainly an inspiration to many people. RIP Sir Jack.
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I've decided to stop reaching out to people. I'm just going to contact them instead.
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19 May 2014, 05:58 (Ref:3407714)
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A hugely significant person in our sport - his achievements and contribution will never be forgotten.
Thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP. |
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19 May 2014, 07:41 (Ref:3407742)
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A great loss to motorsport, one of the all time greats
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19 May 2014, 09:15 (Ref:3407764)
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19 May 2014, 21:36 (Ref:3407994)
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A true entertainer in the F.1 paddock, Sir Jack was a racer till the end.
I remember him taking a "short cut" in a celebrity race at Brands Hatch.......He cut through the gap at clearways while the rest of the field continued on the G.P. circuit! RIP Sir Jack. |
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12 Jun 2014, 06:58 (Ref:3419068)
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It is worth noting that the trophy for winning the Australian Grand Prix will now be named the Jack Brabham Trophy - http://www.smh.com.au/sport/motorspo...610-zs2gg.html
His state funeral was held yesterday. |
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Andrew Cannon, the honorary Consul of Monaco, eulogy
http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/06/11/...-jack-brabham/ tribute from eldest son Geoff http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/06/11/...bute-sir-jack/ Sir Jack Brabham’s life reflections 1 http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/06/12/...ctions-part-1/ 2 http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/06/13/...ctions-part-2/ 3 http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/06/14/...ctions-part-3/ 4 http://www.speedcafe.com |
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Part 4, of Speedcafe's excellent tributes
http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/06/15/...ctions-part-4/ |
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Cromley: "With the margin Gareth has, he doesn't need to play for sheep stations"
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Orange NSW Australie...14th June 2014
A terrific tribute to Sir Jack Brabham...Ron Tauranac unveiled plaques celebrating Jacks life in the re-named Sir Jack Brabham Park   
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The good old days sure seem like a long time ago!!
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Received yesterday from Doug Nye
A wonderfully multi-tiered congregation at Silverstone today paid heartfelt tribute to the late, great, Sir Jack Brabham in a memorable celebration of his life, his work, his career and his achievements. I'll post some photos later, but if Jack's wonderfully accessible, genuinely man-of-the-people personality ever touched you, or his achievements and products interested, moved or impressed you, please pause a moment and consider making a contribution (however small - or large) in his memory to the Brabham family's chosen charity, Kidney Research UK. Jack spent the last eight years of his fantastically jam-packed life sustained by regular kidney dialysis. Incurable kidney failure can strike anyone, any age, any time. Kidney Research UK receives no Government funding but can help advances in understanding and treating such conditions.In homage to this great man's memory, do consider donating here, and please leave a message for the family about what Jack meant for you: https://www.justgiving.com/SirJackBrabham/ |
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