First man to be knighted for contribution to motorsport. Multiple driver's championships, constructor's championships. Sir Jack passed away peacefully at home, aged 88, on 19 MAY 2014.
Well into his '70s, Sir Jack was still piloting serious machinery around race tracks. He retired from F1 at age 44. The world is a worse place for his passing in my opinion, but a better one for having him in it at all.
Talented Engineer, racing driver and team owner. F1 and racing overall owes a debt to Sir Jack Brabham.
May you rest in peace, Black Jack Brabham. He surely is in Heaven, because he was there quicker than the Devil knew he was dead!
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