Sir Jack Brabham AO, OBE, triple Formula 1 World Champion is dead, and the world is poorer for his passing.
A man of incredible talent, a superb engineer, a motor racing driver of outstanding skill, and a businessman of renown.
Never once touched by scandal or involved in any devious behaviour, the man stands head and shoulders above a lot of people who are currently "held in esteem".
Along with Ron Tauranac, Jack and Ron posed an engineering team of outstanding skill, and contributed much to automotive engineering advancement.
Jack won a world racing championship in a race car that was totally of his own design - a feat unbeaten, even today.
Jack Brabham, I salute you - you provided those of us of the wartime, and post-war generations, thrilling motor racing - aligned with impeccable personal and business behaviour - coupled with engineering talent, that beat the worlds best, in engine and race car design.
We will not see your like again anytime soon.
Sir Jack Brabham, O.B.E. - The Official Web Site