One of the most colourful personalities in Australian racing history, Rupert, whose real name was Jiffkins, moved over to Europe both to work and race before a move to the US in 1904 brought him fame. He worked for a number of firms before moving back to Australia shortly after his Indy 500 attempt. Once back home, he became a businessman, race promoter and motorsport entrepreneur, but finished his working days as a postmaster. Jeffkins also founded the Roo Motor Car Company, which saw three cars built in 1917 and 1918. Jeffkins is best remembered racing-wise as being Ralph de Palma's riding mechanic in 1912, but he was a more than capable racer, finishing third at Elgin in 1911. Jeffkins also worked as a mechanic when in America for the Hanson and Tyler garage.

Biography last updated 14 Aug 2016