a letter to Sir Jack Brabham

[nastypaul]

as per the Australian story thread, I am going to post this off soon to the old fella.

Dear Sir Jack,

After watching you on Australian Story on the ABC, we at performanceforums.com decided it was necessary for us to get together and let you know that you are not forgotten in Australia. We, as a group, would like you to know that your achievements and success will be long remembered and revered.

For many of us you are an icon of motorsport, and source of inspiration. Your involvement with the sport is longer than most of as have been alive, and we acknowledge the huge impact you have had on the sport. Pushing your car over the line to take the WDC at the Sebring GP in '59 is an example of both your guts and everything that we love about motorsport and Australia. We doubt that any of the current crop of F1 superstars would have a tenth of the ‘balls’and grit it took to achieve what you have in your racing career, achievements that to this day are un matched.

We are all proud to be able to say that we, like you, are Australian motorsport supporters and will continue to be so while we can.

We, as a group, would like to thank you for your involvement, efforts and accomplishments, and wish you the best for your future.

With kind regards, and much respect,

The members of Performanceforums.com




any one wishing to have their name attached (real ones) either post or PM them to me and I will print out a list and post it off to him.

I think this is a great idea and urge any one who agrees with me to attach their name.

cheers, Paul

[Dave75]

2ND paragraph....."you HAVE been an icon of motor sport" ...past tense??

he is still alive

should read....................... "you ARE an icon.... present tense???

note the question marks, it didn't sound correct.[to me]
-----
Dave

[DATZED]

Should we include a paragraph introducing who we are?

[bryan]

yeah chuck my name on there "Hugh Johnson" nah Bryan Crook

[itsnotagsr]

Hear hear!

[willsy01]

Should we include a paragraph introducing who we are?

Unless we turn it into a pseudo rant in which case he should know who we are......

[nastypaul]

2ND paragraph....."you HAVE been an icon of motor sport" ...past tense??

he is still alive

should read....................... "you ARE an icon.... present tense???

note the question marks, it didn't sound correct.[to me]
-----
Dave

how correcvt you are good sir.

Appreciate it, I am no journalist :)

[DATZED]

LOl....nastypaul, made a few edits. I reckon if we dont get a substantial amount of members names, just leave it as a letter on behalf of performanceforums.
Dear Sir Jack,

After watching you on Australian Story on the ABC, we at performanceforums.com decided it was necessary for us to get together and let you know that you are not forgotten in Australia.

Performanceforums is a large close knit car community based in Australia with a handful of ‘ex-pats’ residing internationally, totalling 1000+ members. It’s a community with a strong interest in motorsport with many members competing in various categories at a grass roots level with some at a national level.

An overwhelming majority of members watched your story on ABC on Tuesday night and after discussion felt compelled to write to you.

We, as a group, would like you to know that your achievements and success will be long remembered and revered. For many of us you have been an icon of motorsport, and source of inspiration. Your involvement with the sport is longer than most of as have been alive, and we acknowledge the huge impact you have had on the sport. Pushing your car over the line to take the WDC at the Sebring GP in '59 is an example of both your guts and everything that we love about motorsport and Australia. Watching this footage in black and white struck many close to heart as a display of true Australian grit and determination. We doubt that any of the current crop of F1 superstars would have a tenth of the ‘balls’and grit it took to achieve what you have in your racing career, achievements that to this day are un matched. An era when men were men.

We are all proud to be able to say that we, like you, are Australian motorsport supporters and will continue to be so while we can.

We, as a group, would like to thank you for your involvement, efforts and accomplishments, and wish you the best for your future.

With kind regards, and much respect,

The members of Performanceforums.com

[nitrane]

I'm happy to put my (real) name to this letter, great idea

[Bogan]

...Your involvement with the sport is longer than most of us have been alive...Fix this and add my name Tony Maxwell to the list.

[nastypaul]

LOl....nastypaul, made a few edits. I reckon if we dont get a substantial amount of members names, just leave it as a letter on behalf of performanceforums.





Dear Sir Jack,

After watching you on Australian Story on the ABC, we at performanceforums.com decided it was necessary for us to get together and let you know that you are not forgotten in Australia.

Performanceforums is a large close knit car community based in Australia with a handful of ‘ex-pats’ residing internationally, totalling 1000+ members. It’s a community with a strong interest in motorsport with many members competing in various categories at a grass roots level with some at a national level.

An overwhelming majority of members watched your story on ABC on Tuesday night and after discussion felt compelled to write to you.

We, as a group, would like you to know that your achievements and success will be long remembered and revered. For many of us you have been an icon of motorsport, and source of inspiration. Your involvement with the sport is longer than most of as have been alive, We are incredibly proud of the huge impact you, a fellow Australian has made on the sport . Pushing your car over the line to take the WDC at the Sebring GP in '59 is an example of both your guts and everything that we love about motorsport and Australia. Watching this footage in black and white struck many close to heart as a display of true Australian grit and determination. We doubt that any of the current crop of F1 superstars would have a tenth of the ‘balls’and grit it took to achieve what you have in your racing career, achievements that to this day are un matched. An era when men were men.

We are all proud to be able to say that we, like you, are Australian motorsport supporters and will continue to be so while we can.

We, as a group, would like to thank you for your involvement, efforts and accomplishments, and wish you the best for your future.

With kind regards, and much respect,

The members of Performanceforums.com





ding ding... we have a winner.

top stuff.

[nismo 400 R N1]

I would be happy to put my name on it as well


Thraso Bellas

[Stevesv8]

In, with name.

Steve Doust

[Cal]

Bill's done the Nurby 24hr, so this line should read: "....many members competing in various categories at a club level with some at a national & even international level." :)

[DATZED]

^^ Good point.

[Coffin]

Put my name on it too,

Damien Hawkes

[TJ]

anyone who doesnt put their name down is a cunt really.

awesome idea.

pm coming.

[psssi98]

+1 for me - great concept and well written on the revised version (first one was good - Datzed's is REALLY good!)

Add me in - Cam McEwen

[hrd]

it seems rather contrived to be sending him stuff saying how much he's appreciated only after a TV show on how unappreciated he is in his own country.

but if you really must send him something, how about you take the time to research his career and mention something other than the example they gave in Australian Story of pushing the car over the line at Sebring? All that says is "we know nothing about you other than what the telly told us on Monday"

[nastypaul]

if ya think so. eg????

While I agree that it is a pity it took this show to motivate us, I dont think it will come across as contrived or in sincere, research or not.

I was more wondering If we should wish him well with his health. Dialysis is not an ingredient for a long life.

[uncle]

Yep put my name down
Martin Upenieks.

[BoganDAVE]

how funny would it be if he came on here and read the off-topic section, would be quite funny.

+17 on the list
Colonel Cuntface

[Mitchamus]

change

After watching you on Australian Story on the ABC, we at performanceforums.com decided it was necessary for us to get together and let you know that you are not forgotten in Australia.

to

After watching you on Australian Story on the ABC, us cunts at performanceforums.com have decided it was necessary for us to get together and let you know that you are not forgotten in Australia.

[sejanus]

Your involvement with the sport is longer than most of as have been alive, and we acknowledge the huge impact you have had on the sport

i don't like the "we acknowledge" bit. sounds a bit cold.

how about

We are incredibly proud of the huge impact you, a fellow Australian has made on the sport

[Fondles]

Superb idea, would have good to have seen the show as well (anyone record it and wanna upload)..

Anywho, whack me on there, Sir Fondles AKA Jerome Cotter.

[ahk068]

Doesn't admin have everyone's name?

Put a poll on it, if majority rules then print all the names off and attatch them. Personal touch. And name and shame anyone who objects

[VE Safari]

In

[tremolo]

it seems rather contrived to be sending him stuff saying how much he's appreciated only after a TV show on how unappreciated he is in his own country.

In a way, I think we (as motorsport people) are a bit "insulated" from how little he is known in Australia. I just assumed he was a household name everywhere, and everybody knew of his achievements. The reason for this is when I go to motorsport events (such as Speed on Tweed) and see him (and a huge number of his cars) there, I just think "great, good on them for recognising him" without realising that all the non-motorsport followers are blissfully unaware of his achievements.

PM with name coming. Thanks for putting it together nastypaul.

[TJ]

it seems rather contrived to be sending him stuff saying how much he's appreciated only after a TV show on how unappreciated he is in his own country.

but if you really must send him something, how about you take the time to research his career and mention something other than the example they gave in Australian Story of pushing the car over the line at Sebring? All that says is "we know nothing about you other than what the telly told us on Monday"

On the flipside, perhaps its exactly what would cheer him up?

[itsnotagsr]

I think we need to petition some of KRudd's millions to fund some sort of race track in his honour.

[nastypaul]

i don't like the "we acknowledge" bit. sounds a bit cold.

how about

done.

[F|sh]

yeap my name too

David Fishlock

[nastypaul]

'twas your idea dude, so I think I can manage that :D

[nastypaul]

top work guys. nearly 30 names.

keep em coming. Will wait till late this, or early next week to send.

any lurkers can feel free to PM me, the more the merrier.

[Matty]

In
Matt King.

[DrNick]

Done, PM sent, in and all of that.

Spent a good 20 mins having a walk around his Repco F1 car at the F1's a few years back. Amazing when you think what that car and driver of it did.

S

[T0nyGTSt]

yeah you may as well start a campaign to name a track now while he's still alive and can bless the track at the inauguration

after he's dead is what the sad cunts do

[lysdexia]

Put me on there for sure

Iain Doyle

[MIZ RX3]

I had NFi who this bloke is, until i watched the doco. Needless to say, i'm ashamed i didnt learn this earlier.

I'm In.

Stacey Van Wetering

[jeremy]

In.

[nastypaul]

I now have all the names from this thread if people feel like deleting there names from a public part of the forum.

[CussCuss]

I like the idea of having a masive list of names to go along with the letter to show it.

[AzzurrA]

in

you have PM nastypaul

[Setanta]

Add me to the list please

[Dave75]

Yep......


thankyou

[morgan]

Last edit is excellent. Add Morgan Love to the list.

Also, The Jack Brabham story is supposed to be a good read. May be difficult to find, amazon should have it though.

[sejanus]

add Gavin Cato to the list

[nastypaul]

I have every ones name upto to here^^^^ for those that wish to delete.

cheers to, the response has been great.
if you have any names of non pf'ers I guess they could be added too.

regards Paul

[KanaL]

+40

Matthew Canals

top work!

[MickyD]

110% in

[Ben Wilson]

In - I feel no need to hide my name...

[ahabthearab]

Yep
Daryl Watt

aka cunt

[ahk068]

Troy Wood

Should the letter have any reference to building his own cars. To me that's a bigger achievement than just his driving. Imagine what that Hamilton kid would build.

[curmudgeon]

Me too, John Murray.
The Jack Brabham Story is an incredibly good read, and the photos are brilliant.
Years ago if you got pulled up for speeding the cop would say "Who the hell do you think you are, Jack Brabham?" Later it was Brock. Dunno who's name they use now..

[ahabthearab]

Me too, John Murray.
if you got pulled up for speeding the cop would say "Who the hell do you think you are, Jack Brabham?" Later it was Brock. Dunno who's name they use now..

Mass murdering hoon

[XAC15T]

Add me too... Ryan Bestulic

Cheers :)

[curmudgeon]

I've got an idea, do you think he would appreciate a small gift?

What size t-shirt do you reckon would fit Jack?

[T0nyGTSt]

get him a PF coke and hookers shirt?

[tremolo]

Troy Wood

Should the letter have any reference to building his own cars. To me that's a bigger achievement than just his driving. Imagine what that Hamilton kid would build.

Good call.

[sejanus]

I like the idea of a present but not a tshirt :p what about getting a trophy store to make something up with "Jack you bloody legend" written on it :p

[willsy01]

In

Ryan Wills

[TJ]

LOL a shirt proclaiming we are about cocaine and prostitutes? Pass

[curmudgeon]

Yeah maybe it's best we don't mention the coke 'n hookers:)

I like sejanus idea, some sort of cup or trophy in recognition of his achievements and contributions to both racing and race car engineering.

[sejanus]

can trophy makers make custom things up? Or does anyone know/is someone handy enough to make up a thing of a bloke pushing a old f1 car that we could put on top of a trophy? hope that makes sense

[ahk068]

Block mounted picture with a plaque could be easier.

Maybe a shot of boothy pushing his HQ could substitute??

[tremolo]

can trophy makers make custom things up? Or does anyone know/is someone handy enough to make up a thing of a bloke pushing a old f1 car that we could put on top of a trophy? hope that makes sense

Whatever you want, there is someone in China that will make it for you.

[Lurch]

I come home from work this evening & this thread has popped up.
Fucking AWESOME idea!

PM sent.

[Kaiser]

Add me to the list: Cliff James

[T0nyGTSt]

would it be worth hitting up an art school to get the students to commission a small statue/trophy of jack pushing the car over the finish line

i can't think of a more worthy metaphor/allegory for a life

beats a fucking tin cup

[Guido]

In.

Sam Behan.

[redbucket]

Yeah, please put me on the list. I was thinking of something very similar last night.

Adam Fitz-Henry.

[TRH510]

PM sent. The man deserves credit.

[buzz]

In on 3.

M$@* N&@#

Nomination for next PF banner: keep the coke & hookers, replace the engines with Brabham & Webber.

[BoganDAVE]

'Top Cunt' trophy

[Dicko]

done

[nastypaul]

you guys impress me.

I'm upto here^^^^ if you wanna delete names. (I see a few have).

I like the idea of a trophy and would happily chuck in for it.

[DROOPZ]

Signed - Luke Drennan

Our MVEC club use a framed signed poster of Jack as our perpetual Club Member of the year trophy.

[nastypaul]

over 70 names, over 70 posts but nearly 700 views.... i reckon there's a few that have not pm'd or posted :D


top work people. keep em coming

[DATZED]

70, now thats impressive!

[sketchypiMp]

I somehow only just found this thread.


In for sure. Add Phil Hanley to the list. Maybe donate some motorsport derived parts to the trophy as well, like some old rods and pistons or other engine parts welded together for a personal touch?

[takai]

Yeah, add Chris Porter to the list.

[RX-20B]

Imagine if he joined up with an unfamilar nick name and we called him a cunt and started bagging him out. He'll be like, fuck, these pf cunts aren't that nice at all.

[JamesB]

I'm old enough to remember when he was a household name ... and he's still the only F1 World Champion that built his own car. That's not something I'd expect any of the current crop of F1 show ponies to ever achieve.

Bastards at the GayBC won't let me look at the online episode of Australian Story because I'm not in Oz.

[azz_vt]

In, PM sent

[jzx83]

In

PM sent

Haven't actually watched the show yet, but was already fairly well aware that Jack is a legendary aussie.

All I can say is 'keep pushing Jack'.

[Gavatron]

Add Gavin Steward to the list.

[Coffin]

Am in for the trophy idea, or plaque/photo collage thingyo maybe?

[littlefireyone]

In, Aidan Kayrooz.

You don't see alot of people(even some I spose) that do even half of the stuff that Jack does, it's just remarkable. He should speak out about more things too like cunty dealerships killing peoples dreams of starting a career in the racing industry or something.

[MRMOPARMAN]

what do dealerships have to do with stopping cunts from racing?

IN! Cameron Williams.

any race tracks getting built in the next few years?

[littlefireyone]

Just venting some past rage man, they still act like cunts sometimes.

[Marco_VESS]

Add me as well.

Gotta say though, thought everyone knew who he was...but I guess I was wrong.

[old_geez]

I'm in, I remember winning an art competion with a drawing of Jack when I was 11. That was 40 years ago.
PM sent

[Fraud]

in

Nick Stanton

[lowlai]

in Dean Stevens

[Zac]

I think the comparison to 'current F1 superstars' cheapens the letter a little bit.

[morerevsm3]

in, me, me

[turbo510]

PM sent

Top effort guys

[youngy125]

In: John Young

Love the idea of a new track named after him.

[MR 1JZ]

definitiely in: Matt Dellamalva

top work nasty paul

+repz

[Spoonfed]

+1 Dan Poole

[tortfeaser]

Totally in, nice idea: Marc Kelly

[Russell]

Don't know how I missed this, I'm in.

Russell Green

[nitrane]

I can foresee his disappointment when he gets onto the internets, loads up performanceforums.com and realises what a bunch of wankers you all are :P

[tim510]

i like this idea.


Tim Heibloem

[nastypaul]

I would have thought motorsport people hadn't change that much :)

I have the names upto here^^^^^^

cheers guys, keep em coming.

[Dave75]

any race tracks getting built in the next few years?

Not in SA :sad:

--
Dave

[msmola2002]

In,

The guy is nothing short of a legend - he and tauranac really did do something special.

THey don't make guys with brass balls like that any more.

[nastypaul]

can some one confirm something for me.

I remember reading that either Sir Jack, Bruce maclarren or Rob (Bob) Mattich (sp) was the first person to put a wing for down force purposes on a car?

it was waaaay back when it happened and I think it's debut was at an aussie or NZ track.

[morgan]

It's on ABC iView
http://www.abc.net.au/iview/#/program/419671

[nastypaul]

It's on ABC iView
http://www.abc.net.au/iview/#/program/419671

thats the aus story, or relating to the wing query?

[Dr_Hoon]

yeah me

don't you know who I am?

Glen Fuller

[willsy01]

Was just Googling images of him and pushing the Cooper over the line and found this....

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=144406

EDIT: Moar...... http://www.action-tuning.fr/10391380/brabham-bt92-juste-un-bmw-m3/

[Marv]

can some one confirm something for me.

I remember reading that either Sir Jack, Bruce maclarren or Rob (Bob) Mattich (sp) was the first person to put a wing for down force purposes on a car?

it was waaaay back when it happened and I think it's debut was at an aussie or NZ track.

Jim Hall would've beaten those blokes.

[morerevsm3]

any race tracks getting built in the next few years?

fairly serious proposal for a complex at Pakenham, has state, federal and local government support...watch this space

[morgan]

thats the aus story, or relating to the wing query?

his Australian Story

[MickyD]

fairly serious proposal for a complex at Pakenham, has state, federal and local government support...watch this space

don't want to go off-topic, but that proposal has been floating around since I was a member of the Pakenham Auto Club, and that was about 15 years ago.....

[nastypaul]

Was just Googling images of him and pushing the Cooper over the line and found this....

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=144406

EDIT: Moar...... http://www.action-tuning.fr/10391380/brabham-bt92-juste-un-bmw-m3/

seems a bit wrong doesn't it.

[dsm2002]

Good idea. I'm in - David Blair

[Sathanas]

I'm in

Cameron Smith. Make sure you spell it right, its pretty exotic

[morerevsm3]

don't want to go off-topic, but that proposal has been floating around since I was a member of the Pakenham Auto Club, and that was about 15 years ago.....

there was a meeting tuesday night, that involved a lot of big time movers and shakers, and reps from 3 levels of government and cams...

[tremolo]

I'm in

Cameron Smith. Make sure you spell it right, its pretty exotic

You're playing Manly this weekend, shouldn't you be at training or something

[Paydirt]

I'm in

Cameron Smith. Make sure you spell it right, its pretty exotic

I'm with this guy, add my name. Peter Smith.

[buzz]

I see in the latest Repco cattledog in the mailbox today they are trotting out his likeness and a few pics of the old cars.

[Spammy]

Can we insert a line thanking him for letting somebody back in 1969 take a mold off one of his repco brabhams to make the body for my race car. (he may or may not be aware of this event)

[S_E]

In

Stuart Crooks, also in for any sort of present to go with it.

[nastypaul]

got about 100 names so far.

will have it printed on monday.

any more suggestions for the text, or shall I leave it as is?

[sejanus]

1200! farken hell mate your pm must have been getting a workout

can you post the latest version of the file?

[nastypaul]

dam typo....it is 100.


this is where it is at now, I think I need to look at it again as I reckon the big paragraph need to be turned into 2 or 3 paragraphs, and I am still toying with the idea of wishing him well with his health, dialysis is not an ingredient for a long life.



Dear Sir Jack,

After watching you on Australian Story on the ABC, we at performanceforums.com decided it was necessary for us to get together and let you know that you are not forgotten in Australia.

Performanceforums is a large close knit car community based in Australia with a handful of ‘ex-pats’ residing internationally, totalling 1000+ members. It’s a community with a strong interest in motorsport with many members competing in various categories at a grass roots level with some at a national level and international.

An overwhelming majority of members watched your story on ABC on Tuesday night and after discussion felt compelled to write to you.

We, as a group, would like you to know that your achievements and success will be long remembered and revered. For many of us you have been an icon of motorsport, and source of inspiration. Your involvement with the sport is longer than most of as have been alive, We are incredibly proud of the huge impact you, a fellow Australian has made on the sport . Pushing your car over the line to take the WDC at the Sebring GP in '59 is an example of both your guts and everything that we love about motorsport and Australia. Watching this footage in black and white struck many close to heart as a display of true Australian grit and determination. We doubt that any of the current crop of F1 superstars would have a tenth of the ‘balls’and grit it took to achieve what you have in your racing career, achievements that to this day are un matched. An era when men were men.

We are all proud to be able to say that we, like you, are Australian motorsport supporters and will continue to be so while we can.

We, as a group, would like to thank you for your involvement, efforts and accomplishments, and wish you the best for your future.

With kind regards, and much respect,

The members of Performanceforums.com

[tremolo]

dam typo....it is 100.


this is where it is at now, I think I need to look at it again as I reckon the big paragraph need to be turned into 2 or 3 paragraphs, and I am still toying with the idea of wishing him well with his health, dialysis is not an ingredient for a long life.



Dear Sir Jack,

After watching you on Australian Story on the ABC, we at performanceforums.com decided it was necessary for us to get together and let you know that you are not forgotten in Australia.

Performanceforums is a large close knit car community based in Australia with a handful of ‘ex-pats’ residing internationally, totalling 1000+ members. It’s a community with a strong interest in motorsport with many members competing in various levels from grass roots right through to national and international categories.

An overwhelming majority of members watched your story on ABC on Tuesday night and after discussion felt compelled to write to you.

We, as a group, would like you to know that your achievements and success will be long remembered and revered. To us you are (and always have been) an icon of motorsport, and source of inspiration. Your involvement with the sport is longer than most of as have been alive, and we are incredibly proud of the huge impact you, a fellow Australian has made on the sport . Pushing your car over the line to take the WDC at the Sebring GP in '59 is an example of both your guts and everything that we love about motorsport and Australia. Watching this footage in black and white struck many close to heart as a display of true Australian grit and determination. We doubt that any of the current crop of F1 superstars would have a tenth of the ‘balls’ and grit it took to achieve what you have in your racing career, achievements that to this day are un matched. An era when men were men.

We are all proud to be able to say that we, like you, are Australian motorsport supporters and will continue to be so while we can.

We, as a group, would like to thank you for your involvement, efforts and accomplishments, and wish you the best for your future.

With kind regards, and much respect,

The members of Performanceforums.com

Made a few edits, the underlined bits.

[summoner]

Yeah add my name too the list if there is still time, Mark

[Sathanas]

You're playing Manly this weekend, shouldn't you be at training or something

Training is for suckers

[bernie-rx7]

sorry for the late entry...

Bernie Elsey

[nastypaul]

nice work tremolo.

we'll go with that I think.

Maybe he does not need reminding he is ill.

[nastypaul]

oh, and I have all the names to here^^^ if people wish to delete.

[pH@tTm@N]

Add me
Adam Garbutt
read his book, saw the TV thing - I like his style. He should be on PF, sounds like he was a cunt to get past on the track :P

[23Kev]

Awesome work Paul. I might do a quick edit as well, mainly just comma's and shit though ;) Will post it up once done.

PM already sent, add my dad in as well if that alright, he's a massive fan of Jack.

His name is Lewis, same last name ;)

Acutally, on another read, the letter looks fine.

Thanks again!

[FatBoy]

PM sent, me and a couple mates give this two thumbs up ! :yup:

[T0nyGTSt]

make the deadline sunday? send monday?

add me: Tony Lai

[curmudgeon]

Margaret: "What's that you're reading on the computer Jack?"

Jack: "It's Performance Forums. You know, the mob that sent me that nice letter.."

Margaret, reading over Jacks shoulder: "Oh that's lovely Jac.... Good Lord!! they certainly swear a lot don't they?"

[ahk068]

I reckon the letter should be sent with the PF banner as the letterhead. We are what we are and I think he'd think the letter was some kind of shit stir if it was sent in some sort of PF form. He's an aussie, he'll appreciate us.

[rusty]

Margaret: "What's that you're reading on the computer Jack?"

Jack: "It's Performance Forums. You know, the mob that sent me that nice letter.."

Margaret, reading over Jacks shoulder: "Oh that's lovely Jac.... Good Lord!! they certainly swear a lot don't they?"fuck no, what would give anyone that idea

[T0nyGTSt]

let's not kid ourselves... he was a hard cunt in his day

he was respected by his fellow drivers, he didn't yield like no barichello

[omac]

add me too if you can, only just saw the thread

i reckon an image of jack in the PF banner would be a good addition

owen mccorkelle

[T0nyGTSt]

or maybe just his old badge

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d1/Repco_brabham_logo.png/120px-Repco_brabham_logo.png

[omac]

yeah,not a bad idea, probably a bit easier to make it the same colour as the banner

[Crash Dummy]

Add me to the list please

signed - Gary Hope

[thedude]

I'm in, add me to the list please.

Rob Willox.

[DJ345]

Add me to the list too please

Damian Johnston.

[nastypaul]

I will leave it till monday arvo, and then I will get it printed on some nice stock and get it sent away (have to find his address too).

the following is a response to an email I sent around asking people to give me their names for the letter. The reply is from one of my good friends dad charlie (My mate died of a heart attack at 28, and we still keep in touch with the family, in fact charlie races the escort with no beer with my occasionally, and has owned more than a few quick cars back in the day). I thought some of you may appreciate it:






You can put my name down. I have never met Jack but have followed his career with avid interest.I was lucky enough to sit next to Phil Irving on night at a Sunshine rotary meeting and was apparently the first person in the club to appreciate Phils place in Australian motor sport history The skunk works for Repco Brabham was in an old shed in Braybrook and I was fascinated by the insiders view on the Brabham era.As I was a petrol head I think Phil was relieved that he could converse with some one in the club about motor sport.We spoke of his role(Chief Engineer) for Repco .He was impressed that I had detailed knowledge of the history of himself and Jacks career.My father and brother had a garage and my brother had raced alongside the likes of Bob Jane Norm Beechey (whom I dug a tennis court for)
_another story.We also spoke of Repco Holden Heads for the old grey motor and his pride and joy the Vincent motor bike which he developed.We also spoke about the Redex trials Of the fifties.I was indebted to Modern Motor and wheels magazines. I will never forget that night it was like being in presence of royalty except better.Getting back to Jack I have seen early footage of him( Movietone News when it was current) and I have always thought Jack Brabham represented Australia more humble than the other Aussie Hero at the time Don Bradman.I was lucky enough to live through those early days and shared the joy and passion of our first World Champion in Grand Prix and to repeat the performance with a car he built himself.I think he even raced in the Indyr in the US.

[nastypaul]

Margaret: "What's that you're reading on the computer Jack?"

Jack: "It's Performance Forums. You know, the mob that sent me that nice letter.."

Margaret, reading over Jacks shoulder: "Oh that's lovely Jac.... Good Lord!! they certainly swear a lot don't they?"

Give him access to the porn section and roller doors will be going up and down all over the place :D

[DM]

Please add my name to the letter too, Doug Middleton.

[TCR]

Good stuff, add me.

Paul Chapman.

[nastypaul]

Hmmmm, the only address I can find for him is in the US.

anyone know how I could find the aust one. A quick google did not help.

[sejanus]

maybe call the abc that ran the show and explain to them what we are doing?

I can do it tomorrow but flat out today

[nastypaul]

A mate took this at the indy museum 2 years ago, this is the blurb that came with the pic

I thought I new more about Jack Brabham than most motorsport fans, having seen his 1961 Cooper that was entered in the Indianapolis 500 first hand a couple of years ago(attached). I did not untill this week know of his heroics at Sebring. I cannot believe this isnt replayed endlessly in the media to remind us all what can happen if we never give up. A truly inspirational story.






http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r369/nastypaul_01/197F.jpg

1961 Cooper taken at the Indianapolis Motor Museum, Indianapolis.

The 'Funny little car from Europe' was mocked before the race but

ran as high as third.

[nastypaul]

have rung the ABC, now waiting for them to return the call.

have emailed the US mob that run his website, will see if they get back to me.

[F-Trukin]

Dont know how i missed this thread..please add me if i am not to late, thanks

[sirhsv]

Nastypaul I have sent my name via pm. Great idea, I'm sure Sir Jack will appreciate it.

[tremolo]

There is a J Brabham listed on the Gold Coast if you look on White Pages, however I think that may be inappropriate.

[nastypaul]

hmmm yeah probably.

will see if I get a response from the phone call and email tomorrow, and then start asking about a bit more.

I thought this would be easy, but I dont want to send it a fan clubs address, would rather it go to him

[nastypaul]

I wonder what hospital he does his dialysis in?

we could have it sent there and get the nurses to pass it on... maybe?

I think it was spammy who said he'd seen him at a hospital.

can you remember which one?

[Dr_Hoon]

today tonight

use them for something

they love this stuff 'great aussie hero' + 'heaps of blokes who think he is the shiznit cause he genuinely is' = 'quality 5 minutes of tv'

[nastypaul]

you've got a contact there dont you?

[Dark Orange]

they love this stuff 'great aussie hero' + 'heaps of blokes who think he is the shiznit cause he genuinely is' = 'quality 5 minutes of tv'

They could lots of their stock skidz footage as filler.

[Dr_Hoon]

you've got a contact there dont you?

nah, they have my contact

lol

EDIT: actually it was the dude from the Sunday show who went to ACA after Sunday was axed

[Tom Foolery]

There is a J Brabham listed on the Gold Coast if you look on White Pages, however I think that may be inappropriate.

Call the number and ask for Margaret, tell her about the letter.

[nastypaul]

anyone know what his middle initial is?

Tremolo- is the listing you have in Brassall?

[Dave75]

Sir John Arthur Brabham AO OBE

[nastypaul]

thanks.

have contacted cams historics to see if they can help.

any other ideas/suggestions?

[Dave75]

www.jackbrabham.com/contact.html


{race legends Inc. .....located in america ..US}
Official website for JB

[nastypaul]

saw that the other day.

looking for an au based address.

surely the legendary PF e-stalking division could offer some assistance?

or do they only operate when cans are involved :D

[Dave75]

Try the Classic Adelaide events office.....explain & ask for his Postal Address

or send "our "letter to them & ask for it to be sent on .

E-mail...

lizzi.wyly@silverstoneevents.com

might work

----
Dave

[nastypaul]

just spoke to classic Adelaide people. they are happy to pass it on if we dont come up with anything else.

[nastypaul]

success.

just spoke to an absolute legend called Ian Tate of the Victorian Historic Racing Register, who Sir Jack is a patron of and he has given me his addy and email.

I will get this printed and mailed in the next couple of days.

[Dark Orange]

I just got a reply from Race Legends Inc with an address - a lock bag in Robina. I can pass it on if required, but it sounds like you have already got it sorted.

[nastypaul]

that the one cheers anyway.

here is the final draft, I dont think it has changes.

125 names and 3 car clubs... not too shabby

Dear Sir Jack,

After watching you on Australian story on the ABC, a few people decided it would be appropriate for us to get together and let you know that you are not forgotten in Australia. We, as a group, would like you to know that your achievements and success will be long remembered and revered.

For many of us you have been an icon of motorsport, and source of inspiration. Your involvement with the sport is longer than most of as have been alive, and we acknowledge the huge impact you have had on the sport. Pushing your car over the line to take the WDC at the Sebring GP in '59 is an example of both your guts and everything that we love about motorsport and Australia. We doubt that any of the current crop of F1 superstars would have a tenth of the ‘balls’ it took to achieve what you have in your racing career, achievements that to this day are un matched.

We are all proud to be able to say that we, like you, are Australian motorsport supporters and will continue to be so while we can.

We, as a group, would like to thank you for your involvement, efforts and accomplishments, and wish you the best for your future.

With kind regards, and much respect,

The people of Performanceforums.com.

[nastypaul]

I have been assured he will be thrilled to get it, which makes it feel a little more worth while.

[Dave75]

that the one cheers anyway.

here is the final draft, I dont think it has changes.

125 names and 3 car clubs... not too shabby

Dear Sir Jack,

After watching you on Australian story on the ABC, a few people decided it would be appropriate for us to get together and let you know that you are not forgotten in Australia. We, as a group, would like you to know that your achievements and success will be long remembered and revered.

For many of us you have been an icon of motor sport, and source of inspiration. Your involvement with the sport is longer than most of as have been alive, and we acknowledge the huge impact you have had on the sport. Pushing your car over the line to take the WDC at the Sebring GP in '59 is an example of both your guts and everything that we love about motor sport and Australia. We doubt that any of the current crop of F1 superstars would have a tenth of the ‘balls’ it took to achieve what you have in your racing career, achievements that to this day are unmatched.

We are all proud to be able to say that we, like you, are Australian motor sport supporters and will continue to be so while we can.

We, as a group, would like to thank you for your involvement, efforts and accomplishments, and wish you the best for your future.

With kind regards, and much respect,

The people of Performanceforums.com.

Spellcheck mate!!...see above motor sport unmatched

[sejanus]

awesome, thanks for all your work on this nastypaul

[sejanus]

i still don't like the "we acknowledge" bit but each to their own

[nitrane]

Fantastic news...

[nastypaul]

cool.

have sent it to the human spell/syntax checker (my wife,) who is also going to print it etc, I am sure she will be quick to mention any improvements/changes.

re spell check, the one on this forum must be set to U.S.A. spec, it does not even like a u in colour, so I dont always rely on it for much more than showing up the typos :D

[nastypaul]

oh, will print the list of names last thing today, so get in soon.

cheers once again for all the names.

[DATZED]

Thanks Paul for the work on this, nicely done.

[Rorge]

+2 George Byrne

[littlefireyone]

What three clubs are mentioned?

[Evaku8]

Hope I'm not too late.

Please include myself (Neal Krempin) and my father who is a big fan of Sir Jack (Graham Krempin). Great idea!

[RP_Automotive]

Hope I'm not too late too, pls add me -

Mike Wayne

[ta22-24q]

In, if not too late - Leigh Nihill
Well done dude!

Cheers

[Dark Orange]

For those who didn't get onto the group letter, I am sure Sir Jack Brabham would still appreciate a quick note to let hm know how much he is respected.

If you need his mailing address, it can be found here:

http://books.google.com/books?id=neKm1X6YPY0C&pg=PA210&lpg=PA210#v=onepage&q=&f=false

[nastypaul]

the letter wont be printed till later in the week as my wife is in hospital. so call it friday arvo cut off.

the three clubs are

GMSC
VHRR
and..... shit I cant remember.

and another club:
The committee and members of BMW Club Qld Inc.

[nastypaul]

oh.... and I have all the names up to here ^^^^^^^

top work people

[Cal]

This done yet? Calum Ballinger

[Pete]

Top idea and can I add my name as well pls?
Peter Thomas.

Many thanks.

Pete.

[enigma9000]

Excellent idea!

If I'm not too late, Daniel Scott

Cheers!

[littlefireyone]

I'm a member of the Townsville City Autosports Club (TCAC) if you wish to add that to the list.

[dave]

add me please

Dave Hack

cheers

[GHaST]

In.
Geoff Mortimer.

[nastypaul]

up over 140 names now.

got all the ones to here.

top work fellas.

will get printed today or tomorrow.

[rusty]

We, as a group, would like to thank you for your involvement, efforts and accomplishments, and wish you the best for your future.

suggest:

As a group, we would like to thank you for your involvement, efforts and accomplishments, and wish you the best for your future.

[nastypaul]

printed and posted.

rusty- tried to make the change but missed out by that much

[nastypaul]

got home after a fucking awefull day to a chimay, spaniosh wine and roast rack of lamb and a fucking awesome reply from sir jack.

will post up a scan of it once I have it.

[tremolo]

Sweet! Hurry the fuck up! :D

[F|sh]

thanks paul for the effort!!!

I would never think a simple idea would go all the way!

[DaveBxGT]

eta?

[Crash Dummy]

Wow. Just this morning I was thinking about the letter that we'd have a reply by now. :)

[nastypaul]

if any one knows how to embed something feel free or if some one wants to tell me how to do a screen shot in windows vista I can try that.

[nastypaul]

fuck it has my addy in it. will be back up later

[DATZED]

Nice work guys and Paul especially for organsing this. Maybe we arnt a pack of cunts after all?

[tremolo]

if any one knows how to embed something feel free or if some one wants to tell me how to do a screen shot in windows vista I can try that.

You should be able to just hit alt+print screen, upload it to photobucket (or similar) and chuck it in there.

Alternatively, flick me a PM and you can email it to me and I'll upload it to my photobucket account.

[DaveBxGT]

In vista or windows 7 the snipping tool is sweet.

Dave

[bernie-rx7]

oh I'm excited!!

hey does any one know what happened to the split cycle engine that Sir Jack used to back??


http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/power-in-miniature-is-backed-by-a-champion-revolutionary-engine-wins-the-brabham-seal-of-approval-1482996.html?bcsi_scan_37B82F388515AE25=4m+TpC2Yfy hwc48yXT/N/KwsdckBAAAAm/LoAQ==&bcsi_scan_filename=power-in-miniature-is-backed-by-a-champion-revolutionary-engine-wins-the-brabham-seal-of-approval-1482996.html

[F|sh]

photo copy letter. white out addy and then scan....

[XAC15T]

*waits in anticipation* :D

[msmola2002]

That's awesome!

Have to share, a few weeks ago I went to Indianapolis to watch the motoGP.

There is a rather good museum inside the oval, and I was lucky enough to see this lovely little piece of history :)

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f349/msmola2002/brabham/brabham001.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f349/msmola2002/brabham/brabham002.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f349/msmola2002/brabham/brabham003.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f349/msmola2002/brabham/brabham004.jpg

[nastypaul]

embedded version on the way.

thanks for all the input, was a great feeling to receive the reply and know we had improved another persons day.

[willsy01]

*speechless*

[tremolo]

Uploading jpeg now

[TRH510]

Awesome, good work putting that together nastypaul. Great of him to respond.

[Marv]

'Ken oath.

Thanks to Nastypaul for putting this together. Fuggin' trooper!

[tremolo]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b195/tremolo8/sirjackletter.jpg

Here it is.

How fucking awesome is that.

[DrNick]

That is tops. Thanks so much Paul for taking the time to do this. It is good to see as a group we brought a smile to a great legend of this country.

S

[Flem-Ball]

Excellent outcome - The fact that he replied just confirms him as an absolute legend IMO.

[tremolo]

Time for a new slogan I reckon

Performance Forums
Officially endorsed by Sir Jack Brabham

:D

[turbo510]

Top effort Paul.

[MickyD]

wow, that is ridiculously awesome.

[nastypaul]

*speechless*

kinda sums up the way I felt.... plus the 'warm fuzzies' as my wife put it.

[[ryan]]

What a legend!

[ahk068]

wow, that is ridiculously awesome.

Agreed. A 'buy paul beer fund' should be started

[nismo 400 R N1]

awesome , How good is that

[sejanus]

good stuff

thanks for your efforts with this paul

[Spoonfed]

Made of Awesome! Good work Paul.

[MRMOPARMAN]

thats fuckin awesome. i seriously didnt expect him to reply!

+1 for "warm and fuzzy"

[QABB]

thumbs up!

[MartyXF]

sweet, not sure how I missed this thread before

[23Kev]

Thats so fucking cool. Thanks so much for organising it paul.

Now all that needs to happen is that he needs to see somebody wearing a PF t-shirt and he smiles/nods/winks/comments.

That would be even more sorts of awesome.

[XAC15T]

pf legend status for sure!

tops work, paul and many thanks again! :)

[nastypaul]

it was a pleasure guys. I have recieved alot of help on this forum so am happy to help others/do my bit when ever I can

[Mr Ed]

Jesus, thats awesome! Fairly quick responce too! Thanks again Paul, nice work! :D

[bernie-rx7]

holy fuck that should be framed and kept in the pool room!!

vote 1 pool room!

[summoner]

If he's at this years Classic Adelaide again I'll have to tell him thanks for the reply :D

[nastypaul]

make sure you have your PFhooker tee-shirt on :)

[smee]

Office is a few doors down from Classic office.
Might have to hang a PF banner off the balcony.

And again, excellent work Paul.

[bryan]

Thats fucking awesome

[Sathanas]

Top work Mr Paul. Next pfmeet I shall buy you 1x unit of beer

[nastypaul]

1 x unit of beer sounds nice and openended :D

I mean a keg is a 'unit of beer' isn't it?

[willsy01]

As is a shipping container :yup:

[DATZED]

Interesting that he didnt sign the letter as "sir" Jack Brabham. A sign of a humble man?

[nitrane]

So much win here... well done paul and hats off to Sir Jack for the response, especially since he's put thought into it.

[Mr Ed]

Isnt a unit sort of like an apartment? Could fit a fair bit of beer in there.