Allan Moffat, born on November tenth, nineteen thirty-nine, is a celebrated racing automobile driver who has made significant contributions to the sport in both Canada and Australia. Renowned for his exceptional skills behind the wheel, Moffat secured four championships in the Australian Touring Car Championship, establishing himself as a formidable competitor in the racing world.
His impressive track record includes six victories in the Sandown 500 and four wins in the prestigious Bathurst 500/1000. Notably, Moffat also triumphed in the 1975 12 Hours of Sebring, further solidifying his legacy as one of the sport's greats. His rivalry and friendship with fellow driver Peter Brock, who later became his co-driver, is well-remembered, as both drivers achieved the remarkable feat of winning The Great Race at Bathurst in both its 500-mile and 1000-kilometre formats.
In recognition of his outstanding achievements, Moffat was inducted into the V8 Supercars Hall of Fame in nineteen ninety-nine. His contributions to motorsport were further honored in October two thousand eighteen when he was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, a testament to his enduring impact on the racing community.