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Title: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: Kathy on September 09, 2006, 03:31:48 AM Racing legend Brock killed in car crash
Australian motor-sport legend Peter Brock is dead after his car hit a tree east of Perth today. Brock was competing on the first day of the Targa West Rally when his vehicle hit a tree near the small community of Gidgegannup. His co-driver has been taken to hospital but his condition is not known. Brock was 61 years old. No other cars are believed to have been involved. Known as 'Peter Perfect' and the 'King of the Mountain', Brock won the Bathurst 1000 nine times in the 1970s and 1980s and won the 1979 race by a record six laps. He retired from full-time racing in 1997 but returned to Bathurst to win the 24-hour race in 2003. Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: Kathy on September 09, 2006, 03:36:13 AM More reports can be found here: http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/peter-brock-killed-in-crash/2006/09/08/1157222310976.html
Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: normd on September 09, 2006, 03:47:04 AM Kathy
Just logged on to place same post.... I've got to tell Diz (my Mrs) she's out at the moment , she knew him well when she worked at Dulux Paints , he used to call her when he wanted paint for the cars & even asked to meet her when Dulux had a Promo Night Got photo's of them here..... Very Sad Loss *** 2 Aussie Icons gone in one week ***** Norm Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: Hewart on September 09, 2006, 03:50:35 AM Another Aussie icon gone...! What a crappy week!
Thoughts and prayers to all his family and fans :'( Very sad new indeed!! Les... :'( Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: Kathy on September 09, 2006, 03:50:38 AM Hi Norm
It's devastating and I'm sure we are all feeling a little gutted that our GOD is no longer around. Such a nice person too, down to earth, with all the time in the world for his fans. Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: FC0058 on September 09, 2006, 03:52:01 AM Hi Kath
I was driving along on my way home when I heard it on the radio, it soon confirmed that we have indeed lost another "AUSTALIAN ICON" another sad sad day in Australian history. RIP Brocky you will be missed by all. Jim Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: GMH-O57(FLASH BACK 57) on September 09, 2006, 03:56:33 AM two great people in one week damn im getin a sig madde up il post it soon as its done
Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: fe hotrod on September 09, 2006, 04:34:43 AM What a sad day for motorsport,holden and myself as to me peter brock was a hero and legend,on the few occasions i spoke to him he gave me all the time in the world,when i heard he was killed this afternoon i must say it did bring a slight tear to my eyes,which i must say hardly ever happens,im shocked!!the man might have passed on but the legend lives on!!RIP PETER BROCK!!!!........jamie............
Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: normd on September 09, 2006, 04:39:14 AM Di's "cherished" photo. ( Nov '88 )
She said whenever he rang , he was always in for a chat. Really nice guy. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/normd/brockie001aa.jpg) Condolences to All his Family R.I.P Peter :'( Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: Dave_EH on September 09, 2006, 04:45:19 AM I'm totally shattered. My boyhood hero.
Peter and some of his famous race cars were to be the main attraction at a celebration of Bathurst at the Speed on the Tweed in Northern NSW next weekend. I'd been looking forward to meeting him for so long. A great man. What a loss. RIP Brocky Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: FB_MAD on September 09, 2006, 04:48:23 AM Yep, two Australian legends gone within a week doing what they loved.
For me as a kid Brocky was "The Man", always the one I was watching and hoping would win Bathurst. My childhood racing legend gone! RIP Brocky Terry :'( Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: Hotlips on September 09, 2006, 04:49:15 AM :-[ :-[Needless to say I AM DEVASTATED.....Brocky and Perkins are my two Holden heroes I have followed and admired. I got Brocky's autograph last summer and had a chat; LUV THE GUY!!!! It's always been my dream to do a lap or two in a V8 with one or the other - so now my dream is left with Larry :'( :'(. I am going home now and putting on my Holden gear and getting blottowed@!*#&U!@( THREE GREAT AUSSIES DEAD IN A WEEK - WHAT A BITCH!!!
Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: fe hotrod on September 09, 2006, 04:56:30 AM (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/fe_hotrod/DSC00317.jpg)my hero and my son brad!!
Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: nicko on September 09, 2006, 05:00:33 AM i cant believe it he was a true legend in his own lifetime as was Steve Irwin,
even the others on Ford forums are in shock, he was admired by anyone who loves cars and car racing. RIP Pete. Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: slim on September 09, 2006, 05:23:39 AM PETER BROCK was the KING and will always remain KING in my eyes. I also met Him several times and he was a real down to earth Bloke. What he achieved on the Track will never again be achieved. Im totally gutted. My devotion to a life of HOLDEN started as a boy watching PETER BROCK win at Bathurst in a Torana ! I waited half my life to own a Monaro because Peter Brock drove one . He was also my childhood hero. He will be sadly missed by all and sundry. My condolences go out to all his family and close friends.
Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: fccool59 on September 09, 2006, 05:55:32 AM I just got a phone call about it from my uncle, Gee, I was so hanging to see brocks 48 run, I remember losing my voice trackside as a kid screaming "GO BROCK" as he raced at bathurst in a vk with the front and rear windows gone but then he blew up his motor trying to catch goss in the jag with a loose seat and he lost, I was completely devestated and almost in tears when that car stopped near the end of the race in around 1985.
Sure has been a crappy week and I would now be shitting myself if I was a Aussie icon (if there are any now left), two real top blokes both killed but atleast they went doing their stuff. Notice how boring motor racing has been since brock left touring cars. Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: graham_fuller on September 09, 2006, 06:25:44 AM A very sad day for Australia a great bloke and an Aussie Icon. A terrible loss to the country and Holden. What can you say about a bloke who gave of his time to all who needed it.Our prayers go out to his family.
RIP Brocky We will all miss you. Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: jimmys57 on September 09, 2006, 06:31:37 AM This has to be the saddest week for Australia in a long time.Just saw footage of Peter Brock driving that wonderful FX in England.Gees,a 138 doing 6000 Rpm,with a legend of Holden motor sport at the wheel.He will be long remembered as a true blue Aussie,and a Holden icon........Rest in peace Peter
Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: fcdunedin on September 09, 2006, 06:36:06 AM Such a sad day for all car racing enthusiasts the man was well respected here in NZ too, am about to gas up the FC put on his cd of Peter Brock's favourite driving songs and have a few thoughts of the legend .Happy travels mate.You can bet it's in a Holden!!!
Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: HAD 708 on September 09, 2006, 07:08:20 AM What a tragic tragic loss and i think it especially hits all us Holden devotees that little bit harder because i think he was very aware of what the red lion meant to both himself and of all of us in the early Holden movement. One could go on and on about all that he did, i myself as Jamie mentioned had the tears in the eyes on my hearing of the news this afternoon. Collingwood Football Club have announced that they will be wearing black armbands on Sunday in the 1st elimination final in his honor as they were another great love of his, he was a committee member for 2 years in the 80's and a 40yr member. RIP Peter Brock a great Holden man and Australian.
Brett Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: Eaton_FE on September 09, 2006, 09:50:09 AM What more can I say that has not all ready been said by others,
A sad day indeed, and yes I did shed a tear or two. Les Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: fccool59 on September 09, 2006, 11:07:38 AM Quote This has to be the saddest week for Australia in a long time.Just saw footage of Peter Brock driving that wonderful FX in England.Gees,a 138 doing 6000 Rpm,with a legend of Holden motor sport at the wheel.He will be long remembered as a true blue Aussie,and a Holden icon........Rest in peace Peter were did you see the footage, I knew the car was going to goodwind but didnt know it already raced, how did he go? here it is on the brock site, no news on how it went. http://teambrock.com.au/cgi-bin/noticeboards/get_notice.cgi?NOTICE_ID=16370&TEMPLATE=view_full&TEMPLATE_UID=461829 it sure would be a good week to start over again. Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: valley on September 09, 2006, 11:32:31 AM I heard the news today and still can't believe it true, a boyhood hero watching Brocky on the mountain, a true master at his trade. A very sad loss to all
Our prayers go out to his family. RIP Brocky We will all miss you. Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: COL58FE on September 09, 2006, 11:34:41 AM God bless you "Brocky" R.I.P.
Col :'( Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: steamman on September 09, 2006, 10:49:48 PM A tragedy R.I.P Brocky :'(
Deano. Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: BOVAFC on September 10, 2006, 01:35:13 AM All those mornings over all those years getting woken up by my old man to watch the "King of the mountain" do what he did best,win Bathurst.RIP Brocky
Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: Motörhead on September 10, 2006, 05:53:18 AM Brocky was one of my idols as I was growing up in the late 1970s and I got a chance to have a good little yarn with Brocky at last year's Brocky's Big Day Out. It was awesome to be able to talk to and crack a joke with a motoring legend who came across as an ordinary bloke with a great sense of humour .... no pretentiousness or snobbiness. Australia has lost one of its finest sons, if not THE finest. :'(
RIP Brocky .... hope there's plenty of Holdens up there for you in that great place in the sky mate!!! Pete Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: jimmys57 on September 10, 2006, 06:24:29 AM Hey FC cool.....Mate,i saw the footage on the news here in QLD...i think it was Channel 7,i have to tell you,they had the noise of the FX accelerating up to warp speed with Peter driving...it went for about 10 seconds but i will remember it forever,it didnt say how he went at Goodwood.....Im really sorry i cant help any further.....Regards Jimmy
Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: the_love_god on September 10, 2006, 06:46:55 AM What a sad day l could not believe :o what is going on ,l remember in the 80s holden were going to stop making V8 then brocky step in and made V8 to 98 to see how holdens were going to go further with V8 ,there would not be a V8 with out Sir Perter Brock today Thank you my god be with you and my deep sympathy to the family from AlfioM
Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: fccool59 on September 10, 2006, 06:47:14 AM I think he came 4th, wich aint to bad considering he was running against more purpose built jags & stuff. from what I have heard now he just got back from driving the fx when he was in the daytona.
Must be tricky racing in one car one day and a completely different one the next. Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: Revhead_Fc on September 10, 2006, 07:47:02 AM How true is it ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG mental note if you want to live for ever be arrogant and be hated by everyone as we all know Steve and Brocky were defenetly niether of the 2
RIP STEVE IRWIN RIP PETER PERFECT Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: -KIWI- on September 10, 2006, 09:06:58 AM Peter.............. Steve
rest in peace both of you regards kiwi :'( :'( :'( Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: customFC on September 10, 2006, 11:58:22 AM R.I.P BROCKY
Leon, the news story I saw said he placed 5th. If you want to see some pics of the car going together, check out this site. http://www.brock05.com/Goodwood06.php Regards Alex Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: 2brite on September 11, 2006, 12:04:46 PM RIP to a great driver,and an aussie icon
ps I hope those ebay sellers choke on their profits >:( Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: TAYZ on September 12, 2006, 07:49:59 AM Brocky will surely be missed by all i must say he was a proper legend and always followed his career. One of my work colleagues showed me today a listing he put on ebay for a book he has that he paid $100- for from an auction. has listed it for $1500-.................... what can I say???? I was very p*&^%$d off and told him so. Just another individual trying to cash in I spose.
Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: collecta on September 12, 2006, 08:12:27 AM My personally autographed items wont be ending up on ebay thats for sure, I might get around to actually framing the 97 farewell shirt now and hang it proudly on the wall.
R.I.P. BROCKY.... cheers Scott Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: fastjbav6 on September 12, 2006, 09:13:53 AM Thanks for the memories.
One of motor Sports true gentlemen. Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: gp on September 12, 2006, 07:58:08 PM I can only echo what you've all said already. This is a great loss to Australia. I'm thankful that I had the opportunity to meet & talk with Brocky a few times. It was such a pleasure chatting with him...the man is a deadset legend. I've attended Bathurst for the last 23 years and I'm sure it just won't be the same anymore.
Thanks for the memories Peter. Graham. :'( Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: Blown_FC on September 13, 2006, 10:04:17 PM Hard to believe. I was enjoying my lunch totally oblivious, and just up the road, a legend was losing his life. Too echo Nunzio, Collecta and Tayz.....you have to ask yourself how much a Brocky fan you really are, if you cheapen his tragedy by selling out on him for Money.
To all you ebay leaches...Selling a book for $1500 hey...plastic car litter bags for $60 and so on....is that all he was worth to you ? How would you feel if a drunk driver crashed into your car and killed your partner/wife/husband, and you were compensated $1500 for your loss. Leaches ! If you want to sell your hard earned Brocky Memorabilia, then do it for the right reason, and donate ALL of it to the Peter Brock Foundation ! RIP Peter...have a beer with Trev for me ! Mark Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: RET on September 13, 2006, 11:45:50 PM This came from Eve at GM-Holden Corporate Affairs yesterday:
Quote Greetings all, As you will be aware there are many people who wish to pass on their respects and messages to the Brock family at this time. There are a number of avenues open to us including the following: A Peter Brock Memorial Book will be placed at reception in GM Holden state offices. If people wish to call in to sign the book they will be most welcome, The books will be available during office hours from Thursday of this week until 4.00 pm on Friday 22nd September. The books will then be passed on to the family with our condolences. If people wish to send dontaions: Donations - Name: Peter Brock Foundation Bank: Bendigo Bank BSB: 633000 Account: 126925825 If you wish to send flowers, please send them to: The Brock Family, 4 Hayleys Gully Road Hurstbridge VIC 3099 Please feel free to pass on this information to relevent people and clubs. Our best regards Eve Corporate Affairs GM Holden Ltd Locked Bag 2008 NORTH RYDE NSW 2113 Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: Tailshaft_Tim on September 14, 2006, 12:59:55 AM RIP Peter Brock 1945-2006.
You were, and always will be, the best. Members of various ACT Holden Clubs have placed memorial stickers on their Holden windscreens which simply read "RIP Peter Brock 1945-2006". These stickers are available from StreetRides ACT for $10 each to with all proceeds going to the Peter Brock Foundation. More Information: http://www.holden.org.au/index.cfm?objectid=8CDC1C0A-D826-2DF2-BB902E7D838221C0 Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: minifcvan on September 22, 2006, 02:48:31 AM :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
I WATCHED THE FUNERAL ON TV THE OTHER DAY WHAT A SAD DAY FOR EVERYONE..... HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN ......MARK Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: Blown_FC on September 22, 2006, 04:23:35 AM Me to, Mark....and just like half the country, I sat there glued to the screen.
But how fitting was it that his final ride was in a HOLDEN hearse dressed with BROCKY plates, and followed by a convoy of new VE commodore's. Mark Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: daggsey58 on September 25, 2006, 11:46:05 AM Recent week-long vintage caravan trip from the deep south west of WA to Kalbarri north of Geraldton and return, culminated with my visit to "the site" to pay my respects to the late and great Peter Brock. I'm sure he is in Holden Heaven discussing the finer points of Holdens with Trev Roberts.
RIP Brocky (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/robbz58/DSCF2415.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/robbz58/DSCF2424.jpg) Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: RET on September 26, 2006, 08:53:09 PM Condolences and thoughts on Peter Brock by touring car team-mates and opponents alike can be found on Australian Car Directory's ($2) site.
RET Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: customFC on September 27, 2006, 09:28:56 AM Last time I saw PB was in '03 at the Summernats.
He was talking to fans and signing stuff. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/customfc/holden 1/PeterBrock3.jpg) Regards Alex Title: Re: Peter Brock - RIP Post by: craiga on September 27, 2006, 11:17:58 AM Just got back from the XU1 club meeting and had the opportunity to watch a DVD of Peter Brock's last speech.
It was just mind blowing to know that less that 14 hours later he would be dead. What was great to see was his amazing zest for life - anyone who says he was tired from the trip to England hasn't seen this footage. He is bubbly and informative as always, an amazing guy and an impossible loss for Australia and its traditional ways. RIP PB. :'( |