End of an era as Bob Jane's Plumpton farm sold

By Marc Pallisco
Updated September 30 2016 - 8:13am, first published 6:00am
Bob Jane has declared himself bankrupt, owing millions to the Tax Office and other creditors.  Photo: Wayne Taylor
Bob Jane has declared himself bankrupt, owing millions to the Tax Office and other creditors. Photo: Wayne Taylor
The Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel in Hepburn Springs has sold for more than $7 million. Photo: Tim & Sophie Loft
The Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel in Hepburn Springs has sold for more than $7 million. Photo: Tim & Sophie Loft

Former race car driver turned tyre king Bob Jane will soon be homeless, with creditors selling the 72.1-hectare Plumpton farm the businessman bought nearly 50 years ago, next to the Calder Park Raceway he also developed.

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