Jack Brabham and Bruce McLaren

"f86sabre" (f86sabre) 05/18/2014 at 21:13 • Filed to: Brabham, McLaren

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In light of Sir Jack's passing here is a great shot of him and Bruce McLaren having a go. Also, a dab of Oppo after the break.

Bad Idea Hat > f86sabre 05/18/2014 at 22:24

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I love that this picture encompasses pretty much all of my stereotypes of ANZAC motorsports.

"Eh, it's not got a proper engine. Just a little kart engine"

"It does have four wheels, and we can fix the engine."

"Bugger, let's do this."

f86sabre > Bad Idea Hat 05/18/2014 at 22:27

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I love that one of the stodginess racing teams out there was started by an engineer racer who could have a good time and painted his cars orange. That would be McLaren. Brabham always had that smirk. You knew so,etching was going on.

Bad Idea Hat > f86sabre 05/18/2014 at 22:32

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I have to say, the racers from the post-war era into the early 70's are what gave me the impression that anything can be driven well if driven properly.

f86sabre > Bad Idea Hat 05/18/2014 at 22:39

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I think Schumacher, Prost and Alonso have that, but you are right, drive the car like it needs to be driven and you will be rewarded.