Ricciardo warms up ahead of F1 test Nov 18, 2009
David Brabham, youngest son of Australia's triple F1 world champion Sir Jack, was victorious at Macau in 1989, pipping a then little-known German, Michael Schumacher ... David Brabham, who won this year's Le Mans 24-hour sports car classic and the American Le Mans Series, will be back in Macau this weekend as a mentor to some youngsters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Leanne returns for another shot at glory after frustrating wait Oct 11, 2009
David Brabham won in 1989 and Kevin Bartlett triumphed in 1969, and Vern Schuppan claimed the title in 1974 and again in 1976. Mark Webber was fourth there in 1997. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Formula one has growth spurt as Lotus rejoins grid Sep 20, 2009
He is just the fourth Australian to have won the British F3 crown, and the three before him - Tim Schenken in 1968, Dave Walker in 1970 and '71, and David Brabham in 1989 - all went on to secure drives in F1 ... Now, if Ryan Briscoe can win the US Indycar title, David Brabham the American Le Mans Series crown and Jason Crump regain his world speedway championship, Australian motor sport fans will have plenty to smile about in 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Passing button boosts Briscoe Aug 10, 2009
The victory for de Ferran and teammate Simon Pagenaud pulled them to within nine points of David Brabham and Scott Sharp in the season standings. De Ferran hopes to close the gap by the end of the year before stepping out of the cockpit so he can focus on the business side of de Ferran Motorsports, which could include an expansion to IndyCar next season. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rossi v Lorenzo: another duel in the crown of great races Jun 21, 2009
It took David Brabham 16 tries but he has finally emulated the deeds of his oldest brother, Geoff, by winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Geoff has now lost sole bragging rights. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Spain's Gene, Peugeot win 24 Hours of Le Mans Jun 16, 2009
Gene and supporting drivers David Brabham of Britain and Alexander Wurz of Austria completed 382 laps in 24 hours, one lap more than the Peugeot No. 8 driven by French trio Sebastien Bourdais, Franck Montagny and Stephane Sarrazin. It was the second victory at Le Mans for Wurz, who won in a Porsche in 1996. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Drewer chasing a DREAM May 26, 2009
"But my main goal is to emulate my fellow Australian drivers, like David Brabham, who's now racing in the American LeMans Series, (NASCAR Sprint Cup driver) Marcus Ambrose, and Vern Schuppan, the only Australian to win the 24 Hours of LeMans, which he did in a Porsche.". Besides family and friends, Drewer said the only thing he really misses from back home is the beach. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Newest kid on the grid has the right stuff - no bull Apr 19, 2009
Before Webber, the last Aussie to race a F1 car was David Brabham in 1994. It's early days yet for Ricciardo but he's already won an international championship and, more importantly, caught the eye of a drinks company that has the money and influence to take him all the way to the top in F1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Button on top of his game with second F1 victory Apr 6, 2009
David Brabham and Scott Sharp won the race and the P1 class, with Adrien Fernandez and Luis Diaz finishing second overall and first in P2. It marked the first time one manufacturer won both prototype classes in an ALMS event. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Briscoe holds off Hunter-Reay, takes IRL opener in St. Pete Apr 6, 2009
Ryan Briscoe, who started fourth, sets the pace on the streets of St. Petersburg. By Nate Ryan, USA TODAY ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (USA Today -- Sports)
Auto Racing | Kyle Busch extends streak of victories in Texas Apr 5, 2009
An Acura prototype sports car co-driven by David Brabham and Scott Sharp earned a decisive victory in the LMP1 class of an American Le Mans Series race in St. Petersburg. The Acura ARX-02as have gasoline engines and the same size tires on all corners something not seen in major auto racing in decades. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Veteran trio drives Audi to another Sebring victory Mar 23, 2009
The pole-winning ARX of Scott Dixon, Gil de Ferran and Simon Pagenaud developed a severe vibration and completed only 246 laps and finished 18th, while the new Acura co-driven by David Brabham, Dario Franchitti and Scott Sharp had two off-course excursions, a problem with the starter and wound up 15th, 81 laps behind the winners. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Tough track, half-day of racing challenge teams Mar 21, 2009
David Brabham on Sebring: "This is probably our toughest race" ... (AP) -- David Brabham expects Saturday's 12-hour race at Sebring International Raceway to feel a lot longer than half a day. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Rahal returns to racing roots in sports car effort Mar 21, 2009
Now 82, Brabham was not well enough to make the trip from his home in Australia to Sebring, but David Brabham, the youngest of his three sons, is here to race in Saturday's 12-hour event and to help commemorate the 50th anniversary of his father's first title. David Brabham, who will co-drive a Patron Highcroft Racing Acura in the race, was scheduled to re-enact his father's famous Sebring finish Friday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
New cars fuel competition, questions at Sebring Mar 19, 2009
"Obviously, the Peugeot is not a new car so, in terms of knowing the car and reliability, Peugeot has the advantage,'' noted David Brabham, who will co-drive one of two new Acuras. "I think Audi and ourselves are still learning and understanding our new cars. "I hope we all go out there and we're all reliable and we can race to the end. Because I think if we can do that, it will be one hell of a race.'' The new Acuras - making the company's LMP1 debut after racing in the LMP2 class last year -... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
POWER PROTOTYPE: Acura ready to take shot at Le Mans Mar 18, 2009
Sharp will be joined by regular teammate David Brabham and former Indianapolis 500 champion Dario Franchitti in the Patron Highcroft entry. Owner-driver Gil de Ferran, regular teammate Simon Pagenaud and reigning Indy 500 winner Scott Dixon will also drive Acura's ARX-02a. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
