Racing legend Allan Moffat dies, aged 86
“Allan Moffat was one of the greatest we will ever see. He will be deeply missed.”
A Bathurst champion in 1970, 1971, 1973, 1977, Moffat was the face of Ford in Australia for close to a decade as he took on Brock on the mountain.
Four time Bathurst winner Allan Moffat has died aged 86.
He is also one of just three drivers to have taken pole on the mountain in three straight years.
Moffat also won Sandown six times, as part of his 32 race victories in the Touring Car Championships, and tasted success in a Mazda later in his career.
Born in Canada, Moffat moved to Australia at age 17. He had been battling Alzheimer’s disease since being diagnosed in 2019.
“Australia has lost one of its sporting legends today with the passing of Allan Moffat OBE,” his family said in a statement.
“Allan Moffat was not only one of Australia’s most successful and admired motor racing drivers, but a towering figure whose influence shaped the nation’s motorsport identity for more than five decades.
“Revered for his skill, tenacity, and exceptional professionalism, Moffat’s legacy is etched into Australian sporting history.”
AAP
