New suburb honours Australian motoring legend

Lands Minister Brendon Grylls will today name a new locality in the City of Swan after motor racing legend Sir Jack Brabham OBE who will attend the event.

Mr Grylls said the new locality to be named Brabham, takes in the area of the Caversham Motor Racing Circuit reserve where Sir Jack raced in the early days of his motor racing career.

"It is an honour to have Sir Jack and Lady Brabham attend the event and to name this new location after a man who has been a real ambassador for Australia," he said.

"Sir Jack is not only a triple formula one world champion but was also named Australian of the Year in 1966, awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1967 and then knighted for his services to motor sport in 1979."

The new location of Brabham is part of the City of Swan's Urban Growth Corridor and is bordered by Park Street in the north, Murray Street in the east, Harrow Street in the south and Lord Street in the west.

The Minister said the name was submitted by the Vintage Sports Car Club of WA and received support from East Metropolitan MLC Alyssa Hayden and the City of Swan.

Mrs Hayden said the area has significant historical motor racing connections for so many West Australians and congratulated members of the Vintage Sporting Car Club for their tireless efforts in securing name recognition for the area. 

In naming the locality Brabham, Mrs Hayden said it is a great tribute to Sir Jack Brabham and will preserve the history and heritage of the area for future generations.

The Vintage Sports Car Club will have a number of cars on display including two original Brabham designed cars.