Sir Jack Brabham became the only man to win the driver and team world titles with a car of his own make in 1966.
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Sir Jack Brabham became the only man to win the driver and team world titles with a car of his own make in 1966.
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Sir Jack was a three-time world champion, while the Brabham team engineered two constructor titles and four driver crowns. He died in May 2014.
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Sir Jack was a three-time world champion, while the Brabham team engineered two constructor titles and four driver crowns. He died in May 2014.
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The Brabham team has been absent from motorsport since 1992, but the Brabham family are hoping to bring the famous marque back to the grid.
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The Brabham team has been absent from motorsport since 1992, but the Brabham family are hoping to bring the famous marque back to the grid.
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The project is relying on affection for the Brabham brand as it seeks to raise an initial $400,000 through crowdfunding.
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The project is relying on affection for the Brabham brand as it seeks to raise an initial $400,000 through crowdfunding.
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A VIP experience can be bought for $16,000, which includes a one-on-one on-track driving lesson from former F1 racer and son of Sir Jack, David Brabham.
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A VIP experience can be bought for $16,000, which includes a one-on-one on-track driving lesson from former F1 racer and son of Sir Jack, David Brabham.
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David's (left to right) brothers Geoff and Gary Brabham also enjoyed careers in motorsport. Here they are seen with father Sir Jack (right).
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David's (left to right) brothers Geoff and Gary Brabham also enjoyed careers in motorsport. Here they are seen with father Sir Jack (right).
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Matthew Brabham, along with cousin Sam, are the latest generation of Brabham racers attempting to make it in the world of motorsport. Matthew is the 2013 champion in the North American Star Mazda open-wheeled championship and a reserve driver in the Formula E championship.
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Matthew Brabham, along with cousin Sam, are the latest generation of Brabham racers attempting to make it in the world of motorsport. Matthew is the 2013 champion in the North American Star Mazda open-wheeled championship and a reserve driver in the Formula E championship.
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"Brabham sits alongside Ferrari, McLaren and Lotus because of what dad achieved," David Brabham tells CNN. "If you look at the history and heritage and what it means to people, a Brabham should really be out there."
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"Brabham sits alongside Ferrari, McLaren and Lotus because of what dad achieved," David Brabham tells CNN. "If you look at the history and heritage and what it means to people, a Brabham should really be out there."
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