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V8 Legend Allan Moffat Dies at 86
22 Nov
Summary
- V8 Supercars Hall of Famer Allan Moffat passed away peacefully at 86.
- He won the Bathurst 1000 and Australian Tour Car Championship four times.
- Moffat was a pioneer who professionalized Australian motorsport sponsorship.
Australian motorsport mourns the loss of V8 Supercars Hall of Famer Allan Moffat, who died at 86. His passing was confirmed on his official Facebook page, stating he died peacefully after a long fight with Alzheimer's disease.
Moffat, born in Canada, became an Australian motorsport icon, securing four Bathurst 1000 victories and four Australian Tour Car Championship titles. He was inducted into multiple halls of fame, recognized for his profound impact on the sport and his legendary rivalry with Peter Brock.
Beyond his racing achievements, Moffat was instrumental in elevating motorsport's professionalism, particularly in sponsorship and team management. He also dedicated his later years to raising awareness for Dementia Australia as a Patron.
