Jack Brabham

Race Car Driver

Birthday April 2, 1926

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Australia

DEATH DATE May 19, 2014 (88)

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About

Racecar driver best known for winning the Formula One World Champion on three separate occasions. He was also a founder of the Brabham racing team as well as the race car constructor of the same name. 

Before Fame

In May of 1944, he enrolled in the Air Force. After he was discharged, he worked as a repairman. 

Trivia

His last Formula One World Champion win was in 1966. Four years later, he retired. 

Family Life

He was married twice and had three children. 

Associated With

Famous race car driver Lewis Hamilton would go on to win even more Formula One World Champions than he did.