Frank Gardner Australian racing driver Date of Birth: 01.10.1930 Country: Australia

1. Alan Moffat: An Australian Racing Legend
2. Formula 5000 and British Touring Car Success
3. Return to Australia and Sports Sedan Championship
4. Literary Endeavors

Alan Moffat: An Australian Racing Legend

Alan Moffat, an Australian racing driver, made his name in touring car and sports car racing. He debuted in Formula One at the 1964 British Grand Prix but failed to score any points in his nine Grand Prix appearances.

Formula 5000 and British Touring Car Success

Despite his limited Formula One success, Moffat enjoyed a stellar career outside the championship. He won the 1971 Formula 5000 season and claimed three British Touring Car Championship titles: in 1967 (Ford Falcon Sprint), 1968 (Ford Escort), and 1973 (Chevrolet Camaro).

Return to Australia and Sports Sedan Championship

In the mid-1970s, Moffat returned to Australia and triumphed in the 1977 Australian Sports Sedan Championship driving a modified Chevrolet Corvair. This victory marked his final racing win before retiring from the sport and moving into team management.

Literary Endeavors

In 1980, Moffat penned the autobiography "Drive to Survive," which remains in print over 25 years later. The book chronicled his racing career and insights into the life of a professional driver.