Vale: Jeff Summers

A character of the Australian motor racing scene, fondly known to many of the Formula Ford competitors of the 70’s and 80’s, lost his battle with illness on Saturday 27 August.

Jeff Summers, from the small Victorian town of Girgarre, near Shepparton, ran in the Formula Ford Championship through the early 70’s and 80’s, driving a converted Lynx FJ/FF and later successfully campaigning a 620B Elfin at the top level.

Amongst his family, driving and business achievements, Jeff became the 1982 DTE champion. Jeff dominantly took the 1982 TAA Formula Ford – “Driver to Europe” crown with 99 points, 33 points clear of second place in his Elfin 620B. We believe the car is well prepared today, in original livery, and living in Sydney.

Never far from the steering wheel or workshop, Jeff and family run a successful business including interests in their Motor Workshop, Buses and Hydraulic Tooling Manufacturer – displaying diversified talents.

Jeff will be remembered by a number to the current Historic fraternity (cars, not drivers), including John Smith, Elwyn Bickley, Dave Mawer, Geoff Walters and Laurie Bennett.

Our condolences and best wishes go to Marg and family.