Tag: Jack Brabham

• A highly charged season

  June 25th, 2010 | Rob Widdows | 13 Comments
  

  I wonder if, like me, you are partial to the music of Frank Zappa? In one of his more philosophical moments, Zappa opined that the mind is like a parachute. It only works if it is opened. In August 1970 I travelled to the Isle of Wight Festival with Zappa,… Read more

  Sections: Blogs, Miscellaneous

  Tags: Bruce McLaren, Emerson Fittipaldi, Ferrari, Goodwood, Hockenheimring, Jack Brabham, Jacky Ickx, Jochen Rindt, Lotus 49C, Monaco, Monza, Sir Jackie Stewart, Tyrrell 001, Watkins Glen, Zandvoort

• Dylan, Denny and the Daily Express Trophy

  June 8th, 2010 | Nigel Roebuck | 3 Comments Exclusive

  

  Dear Nigel,
  This question has nothing whatsoever to do with racing, despite me following your writings for many years, most recently in Motor Sport, and being an ardent fan.
  I seem to remember hearing that you are a big fan of Bob Dylan, is this true? If so, you have…

  Sections: Ask Nigel, Exclusive content, Historic Racing, Miscellaneous

  Tags: Bob Dylan, Bruce McLaren, Can-Am, Chris Amon, Daily Express International Trophy, Denny Hulme, Free Trade Hall, Group 7, Jack Brabham, John Surtees, Lola T70, McLaren, Silverstone

• Calling all mechanics

  May 14th, 2008 | Rob Widdows | 11 Comments
  

  Monte Carlo, Monaco, May 18 1958. Roy Salvadori, Cooper T45-Climax, retired, and Jack Brabham, Cooper T45-Climax, 4th position, talk to a mechanic.
  The eagle-eyed amongst you will know that I am writing a series of stories for the magazine called ‘Mechanics’ Tales’, which is exactly what the title suggests. These… Read more

  Sections: Blogs, Formula 1, Personalities

  Tags: Chief Mechanic, Honda, Jack Brabham, Kevin Eason, McLaren, Mechanics Tales, Ron Dennis, Roy Salvadori, Williams