V8 Supercars community mourns Sir Jack Brabham
19 May 2014
Three-time Formula One world champion has passed away, aged 88.
3 mins by James Pavey
The V8 Supercars Championship is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sir Jack Brabham.
CEO James Warburton spoke on behalf of the Championship in extending condolences to Lady Margaret, sons Geoff, Gary and David; and their respective families.
"Many people in our Championship were inspired by Sir Jack and the incredible feats he achieved in conquering the world as a driver, engineer and team owner," Warburton said.
"Sir Jack led the way for many Australians to succeed on the global stage and for Australia to be recognised as a leader in motorsport.
"He will be forever loved, admired and remembered."
Meanwhile, V8 Supercars stars and teams have taken to Twitter to express their condolences.
Sadly Australia has lost a Motorsport legend, Sir Jack Brabham. An inspiration to many. #sirjack #F1 pic.twitter.com/trzwO7dyhG
Feel honoured to have enjoyed Sir Jacks company & expertise many times in my career. He always had time & a good story. A Inspirational man.
RIP to Australian Motorsport legend, Sir Jack Brabham. pic.twitter.com/FhU3Mx8o9d
Very sad to hear the passing of sir jack brabham. Legend of our sport #rip
Saddened to hear Sir Jack Brabham passed away. Such an inspiration to every Aussie racing driver. #sirjack
Our sincere condolences to the entire Brabham family. Sir Jack was a pioneer & paved the way for so many. A true legend #RIP
Real shame to hear that Sir Jack Brabham has died. True legend of the sport.
RIP Sir Jack Brabham. An absolute Legend and gentleman of our sport. Regards to the Brabham family. #17 #Indianapolis pic.twitter.com/J71GQvFk8D
RIP Sir Jack Brabham. Legend of our sport and will always be remembered.
Dick joins the wider motorsport community today in celebrating the life of Sir Jack Brabham, who passed away this...
RIP Sir Jack. An Australian legend and one of my heroes. Thoughts are with the Brabham family. #RIPSirJack
Very sad to hear about Sir Jack Brabham.. Thinking of the rest of the family at this time @brabsracer @MattyBrabs , Rest in Peace Sir Jack
Take a minute to remember Sir Jack Brabham. What a legend, he will be missed. An incredible human and driver in an incredible era of racing.
Sad news overnight with the passing of #JackBrabham Australia's first @F1 champion. Our thoughts are with the Brabham family. RIP
My Motor Racing hero passed away this morning. Sincerest thoughts to the Brabham family. #legendetchedinstone
An era has truly come to an end. Sir Jack was a legend in the true sense of the word who put Aus on the map. Privileged to have known him.
My sincere condolences to all the Brabham family.
Legend is a term often overused in our sport, but today our sport lost a true legend in Sir Jack Brabham. #ripblackjack
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