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19-05-2014, 09:42 AM
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Ford screwed the Falcon
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Just heard the news.
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19-05-2014, 09:45 AM
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Donating Member
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Condolences to his family. Thanks Sir Jack. R.I.P
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19-05-2014, 10:13 AM
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I have just seen on Sevens Sunrise that Australian F1 legend has passed away at 88.
And the odd thing is. I saw a car this morning that had his name on it as part of the Jack Brabham Institute of driving and thought, "Jack Brabham, Jeez he's getting on now, I wonder how he is?" Dead set. No joke. http://m.smh.com.au/sport/motorsport...519-zrgoj.html Thanks for the Memories Sir Jack. Thoughts with the Brabham family.
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19-05-2014, 10:31 AM
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Moderator Ford Coupe Club
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One of the very great men of world motorsport. His achievements are unique and will never be equalled.
RIP Sir Jack Brabham.
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19-05-2014, 10:36 AM
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To the great man, you were and allways will be a legend. R.I.P. sir Jack Brabham
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19-05-2014, 10:40 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Not just one of Australia's best motor racers, he was one of the best sportsman in the WORLD!! Absolute legend!!
His achievments will be recognised big time around the world, lets hope his home country Australia give him the send off Jack seriously deserves! RIP Jack Brabham.
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19-05-2014, 10:47 AM
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Virtuous Bogan (TM)
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Location: TAS
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RIP.
Small token but a while back I was giving a JB signature 1:43 model of the BT19, its quite nice, and for my Godsons baptism I also got him a model that he can look at one day. Sad day, but he leaves with an aspiring reputation.
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19-05-2014, 10:51 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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A true legend of World Motorsport with achievements that could never be matched. Just so humble and a man of honour and grace.
Condolences to the family Vale Sir Jack Brabham. |
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19-05-2014, 10:53 AM
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Au Falcon = Mr Reliable
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North West Slopes & Plains NSW
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R.I.P Sir Jack, official national treasure & all round nice guy! Condolences to all the Brabahm family & friends. A sad day for all motor enthusiast's around the world, we will miss our no1 alltime national motorsport & motoring icon.
 cheers, Maka
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19-05-2014, 10:53 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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RIP Sir Jack
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19-05-2014, 10:54 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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RIP legend.
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19-05-2014, 10:56 AM
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Powered by Marshall
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Rip jb
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19-05-2014, 10:58 AM
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Racing improves the breed
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Absolute legend of motorsport. RIP JB.
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19-05-2014, 11:29 AM
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Critical Thinker
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My condolences to the Brabham family. Such an icon in motor sport.
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19-05-2014, 11:57 AM
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Render unto Caesar
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RIP Sir Jack Brabham.
The only man to have ever built, raced and won in his own car. Truly a talent never to be seen again.
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19-05-2014, 12:21 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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RIP Black Jack.
Sincere thoughts with all his family and friends. |
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19-05-2014, 12:28 PM
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I have always been in complete awe of his achievements.
The great man designed and built his own car, with an Australian designed and built engine, then drove it to Formula One World Championship Victory. That sort of achievement at the pinnacle of motorsport is unparalleled. I was in his presence a couple of times but was just like a kid staring in wonder from afar while thinking, imagining, the epic adventure he lived through racing when taking on the world in his own machine, and coming out on top. I can't even begin to process that level of awesome... I felt too much like a dribbling imbecile to actually talk to Sir Jack but looking on he did seemed to be overwhelmingly generous with his time, with no apparent airs or graces. Down to earth. What a stunning example he was for any highly successful person across any pursuit, a lesson in humility and graciousness.
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19-05-2014, 01:51 PM
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RIP Sir Jack Brabham.
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19-05-2014, 02:02 PM
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A legendary Australian who is very well known internationally,
I always reckon his life story should have been put on film (a movie). Set a lot of firsts, some may never be repeated in my life time. Condolences to all. |
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19-05-2014, 02:02 PM
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Good bye Black Jack, and thoughts go out to family.
Sir Jack will be remembered as a one of a kind racer, the ultimate achiever. Designed, built and drove his own car to a world championship. Only one who has, and ever will. Legend! RIP.
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19-05-2014, 02:18 PM
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R.I.P Sir Jack! :(
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19-05-2014, 02:24 PM
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Australia has lost its greatest motorsport champion, rest in peace Sir Jack.
His achievements cannot be exaggerated, an amazing life. |
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19-05-2014, 02:33 PM
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A true Gentleman RIP
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19-05-2014, 03:11 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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RIP Sir Jack.
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19-05-2014, 03:22 PM
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A gentleman and a legend.
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19-05-2014, 03:28 PM
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A great man is gone.
I had the pleasure of meeting Sir Jack a few years back when he checked out our GT40 display at the Sandown historic weekend. It was hard to chat because he was nearly deaf but shaking the great man’s hand was something that was on the bucket list. It was great knowing that he was impressed with the display. RIP Sir Jack.  
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19-05-2014, 05:43 PM
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RIP Sir Jack. What a talented clan you leave behind, and what a personal contribution to Auusie motor sport.
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19-05-2014, 06:19 PM
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Up there with Denny and Bruce...
RIP SIR Jack Brabham...
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19-05-2014, 06:40 PM
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Ford screwed the Falcon
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RIP Sir Jack Brabham - Australia's greatest Motorsport Champion
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