Brian Muir

Education

In 1965 he finished third overall in the Australian Touring Carolina Championship. In 1968 he finished as runner-up in the British Saloon Carolina Championship driving a Ford Falcon behind fellow Australian Frank Gardner.

Career

Two years later he finished third in the BTCC, following up that result with a victory in the Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy, the longest running and one of the most prestigious prizes in international motorsport, later that year. He drove a Chevrolet Camaro to the checkered flag, making him the first Australian to claim the trophy. He finished runner-up in the European Touring Carolina Championship in 1973.

The last race Muir competed in was the Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy before dying on his way home.

Achievements

• He achieved successful seasons competing in saloon car racing. He also regularly competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans driving alongside the likes of Jackie Oliver, Graham Hill and Jacky Ickx, and he won the 1000 km Catalunya in 1968 (with Francisco Godia Sales).