Moffat champions dementia awareness, fundraising cause

Allan Moffat, Supercars Legend, Hall of Fame inductee, and four-time Bathurst 1000 winner, is using his personal battle with dementia to raise funds for the fight against this debilitating illness.

In a recent news article aired on Melbourne's 9news, 83-year-old Moffat and his longtime friend and carer, Phil Grant, were featured as part of the campaign.

Grant took to Facebook to share that he had conversations with Larry Perkins, another Supercars Hall of Fame inductee and Moffat's close friend, as well as Andrew Moffat, Allan's son and James Moffat's brother, before the article was broadcasted.

Back in 2018, Moffat and the legendary Jackie Stewart were appointed ambassadors for Dementia Australia, and in 2021, they were honoured with patron status.

Moffat is actively supporting a Dementia Australia appeal, which has already raised nearly $2 million.

During the news piece, Grant expressed, "We all do it for Allan.

“On the good days, it's incredibly fulfilling, but it can be challenging on the days when we struggle."

Moffat, known for his wit, asked the reporter about his choice of car, responding with a classic "A good one?" when the reporter mentioned driving a Holden, he earned a famous Moffat stare.

Living with dementia for several years, Moffat now resides in a Melbourne aged care facility, surrounded by memorabilia from his illustrious career as one of the world's most celebrated touring car drivers.

His contributions to the sport were acknowledged in 1999 when he became the first inductee into the Supercars Hall of Fame.

His racing journey in Australia coincided with that of his greatest rival, the late Peter Brock. Both debuted at Bathurst in 1969 before going on to be the fiercest of rivals, with great respect for one and others achievements.

Moffat represented Ford as their top driver in the 1970s, initially racing a Coca-Cola Mustang and later dominating in the V8 Falcons.

Throughout his career, Moffat secured the Australian Touring Car Championship in 1973, 1976, and 1977, and achieved one final Championship victory in a Mazda RX-7 in 1983.

However, his name became legendary with his four triumphant Bathurst 1000 victories in 1970, 1971, 1973, and 1977, with the latter being the most iconic—a memorable 1-2 finish alongside Colin Bond.