A State Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Allan Moffat will be held at 11:30 am on Tuesday 16 December at Melbourne Town Hall.
Allan Moffat OBE lived a rich and extraordinary life as one of Australia's most influential and internationally recognised sporting icons.
Born in Canada in 1939, Allan moved to Australia as a 17-year-old and soon embarked on a career that redefined Australian motorsport on the domestic and world stage.
Allan's achievements as a four-time Australian Touring Car Champion and his four Bathurst victories made him a household name, and for decades he was celebrated as the unmistakable face of Ford in Australia.
He became one of the first Australian drivers to excel to elite global endurance racing, winning global motorsport races, including the inaugural round of the World Touring Car Championship at Monza.
As a passionate advocate for the future of the sport and road safety, Allan was a board and honorary life member of the Australian Racing Drivers' Club, and director of the Australian Institute for Motor Sport Safety.
Allan's contribution to the sport has been recognised through induction into the V8 Supercars Hall of Fame, Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame, and the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. He was also awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), making him the only Australian motorsport figure to ever receive this honour.
After retiring from racing in 1989, Allan remained deeply connected to the sport through Allan Moffat Enterprises, and as a commentator and mentor to younger drivers. He dedicated his later years to advocacy work as a Patron of Dementia Australia, lending his voice to raise awareness and support families affected by the disease.
Further details about how to attend or how to view the live stream will be shared in due course, with the most up to date information available at vic.gov.au/AllanMoffat.
At the request of the Moffat family and in lieu of flowers, tributes may be made in the form of a contribution to the Allan Moffat Foundation. To donate, please visit fundraising.dementia.org.au/allan-moffat.
As stated by Premier Jacinta Allan
"As one of Australia's greatest sporting legends, Allan Moffat has left a remarkable and enduring legacy in motorsport across the nation and the world."
"My thoughts are with his loved ones as they commemorate his life."
As stated by Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos
"This is about recognising Allan's exceptional career - built on talent, professionalism and relentless determination."
