Motorsport Australia joins the wider motorsport community in honouring the life of David Tait KC.
The former President of Motorsport Australia and Queensland State Council Member, David Tait KC, passed away at the age of 74 after a battle with illness.
David served as the President of Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (now Motorsport Australia) from 1994 to 1995, taking over from John Large OAM at a pivotal time in the governing body’s history and development.
One of Australia’s foremost legal counsel, David was also Senior Vice President for the governing body in the three years prior to his time as President.
David became a recipient of the prestigious Motorsport Australia Award of Merit in 1999 and was also a long-serving Board Member.
Current Motorsport Australia President Andrew Fraser remarked David was a prominent figure in Motorsport Australia’s timeline.
“David was a towering figure in Motorsport Australia’s history, whose leadership and acumen helped shape the organisation at a critical time,” Fraser said.
“His legal expertise and strategic thinking earned the respect of colleagues and peers across the sport.
“David’s contribution leaves a lasting legacy and he will be remembered fondly by those he worked with throughout the motorsport landscape.”
David, a motorsport enthusiast since childhood, was no stranger to competing in motorsport events.
As a youngster, his neighbour owned a locally made Centaur 3B Clubman, which then introduced David to motorkhanas and hill climbs. While undertaking his legal studies at university, David owned a Clubman, and then a Cooper Ford, which he campaigned successfully in MG Car Club events.
It was only fitting the local MG Car Club of Queensland nominated him for the Queensland State Council in 1977, filling a busy 12 months for David. He also married to his wife Jeanette and was admitted to the bar.
David was also the chief architect of the Australian Motor Sports Commission (AMSC) and was Chairman of the Shannons National Series.
He continued on the AMSC committee and took a second term as Chairman at the request of then President Colin Osborne in the early 2000s.
David is survived by his wife Jeanette, daughter Margot and son John.
Motorsport Australia extends its condolences to David’s family and friends.
Vale.
