Brocky has died whilst racing in WA - RIP Brockie

[SpoolMan]

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[Group C]

from 1 racer to another......
RIP Brocky.

i was never really a fan of his, even when he raced a Sierra in the early 90's, but whether u loved him or hated him, u can't help but feel a great deal of admiration for the achievements that he made.
he was simply best touring car racer this country has produced, bar none.

i'm still numb after hearing this at 3pm today.
i guess u just never think something like this could happen, but it proves that all life is fragile, because the next corner could be your last.

i know that i'll give Brocky a thought or 2 the next time i get in my race car, and will give my wife and daughter a kiss before i hit the track...

condolences to his family and friends.
u have left a HUGE legacy for us all, and u will never be replaced.

RIP.

[Peuty]

RIP Peter, you will be greatly missed.

(Tell Marcus he owes me a tequila too will ya!)

Daniel.

[Aeron]

I just got home from work. I dont know what to say.

Good-bye Peter

[Gabbs]

I can't beleave this. He had some talent when it came to racing. Has anyone heard if it was driver error or a mechcanical mishap.
RIP brock.

[Reign]

RIP Brock, not a nice way to go at all. he had no chance at all.

[Aeron]

Originally Posted by gabbs19

I can't beleave this. He had some talent when it came to racing. Has anyone heard if it was driver error or a mechcanical mishap.
RIP brock.

I'd say he was just pushing the thing 110%. He's Peter Brock, he's a racer. I saw the footage of him from Targa Tassie and he was flat-out. Thats just how he was.

[TZENU]

its Certainly a Dark Day for Aussie Motorsport. We have truly lost one of the greatest racing legends to grace our land... R.I.P 'sir' Brock

[LeXGreeN]

One of the Best
A track Hero
That will never be forgotten
R.I.P

[351capri]

devastating news, a true gentleman and legend ,RIP Brocky

[coyote]

I only met him twice and although he drove for the dark side and I did not exactly idolise him, I have always respected his emmence talent, a Great that took time for his fans, could work a crowd or wow people one on one. A true icon in the days when the term is over used. Motorsport has lost a great ambasador. Holden has lost their greatest hero.

I gained the greatest respect for him at a time when a lot had thought he lost the plot. The polarizor issue, although I don't think it worked, have no faith in the engineering (or lack of it) the thing is, he believed in it, and had the gumption to standup to the marketers. He would not be dictatated too and copped it sweet. I think he became a better man for it. He certainly gained more of my respect.

This is obviously not a great time for Aussie Icons, lets all hope there is a lull in their passing. May they grow old and have the time to themselves before their eventual passing.

May he rest in peace, may his family know he enjoyed his life and may the rest of us learn there is no such thing as imortality.

[tel408]

It dosnt matter if your a holden or ford man, It is a dark day for motor sport. And I'am not scared to say that I had a tear in my eye. R.I.P

[5 FTR 5]

I was up there at the service area when the cars following brocky came in,they where really torn up.They just parked up after saying a couple of thinks and walked off to think.The driver of the lambogini said it was a bad corner that just comes up so quick and if you havent run this track before it might catch you out.
My regards to his family Another great Australian taken to early.

[fudge1979]

Such a dark sad week for Australian Icons

You will be sadly missed Brockie

RIP Steve Irwin
RIP Peter Brock

[[Tonko]]

as a ford man 100% i still find the death of peter brock a massive shock.
and hearing some of your stories brought a tear to my eyes.( and i try to be macho!)
he was undoubtably the biggest aussie racing personality of the last 30+years..
he is beyond a brand whether he raced under a lion, oval or bowtie, when the mountain took more skill and the cars were not identical like today
he will always be remembered as Peter Perfect the one and only King of the mountain
R.I.P Brockie,



I too believe this year bathurst should be called the Peter Brock 1000.

[tel408]

You know what Tonka351, that isnt a bad idea

[rxj]

Originally Posted by Tonko351

as a ford man 100% i still find the death of peter brock a massive shock.
and hearing some of your stories brought a tear to my eyes.( and i try to be macho!)
he was undoubtably the biggest aussie racing personality of the last 30+years..
he is beyond a brand whether he raced under a lion, oval or bowtie, when the mountain took more skill and the cars were not identical like today
he will always be remembered as Peter Perfect the one and only King of the mountain
R.I.P Brockie,



I too believe this year bathurst should be called the Peter Brock 1000.

If I recall correctly he drove a Ford Sierra back in 1989 in the ATCC. I think he even got pole position at Bathurst with this car in the same year.

Cheers,

rxj

[BJ]

You win some you lose some. Sorry to see you lost this one Peter. Will miss seeing your face around the pit's this year, It was a real pleasure to work with you all these years. You will be sadly missed. Big John and family.

[ratter]

he also drove a ford auscar

[blueoval]

Originally Posted by Tonko351

....I too believe this year bathurst should be called the Peter Brock 1000.

Top idea. In fact I hope they do change something with this race to tribute it to him.

[tbearz]

feckin hell its been a **** poor week......
atleast there are two more larkin's in heaven
RIP

[Dezza]

Originally Posted by Silver Ghia

This years Bathurst should be called the 'Peter Brock 1000' definitely.

While it would be great if they did that, unfortunately SuperCheap Auto hold the naming rights to the great race, so it would be up to them. Brocky was one of the cleanest racers out there. I've heard plenty of stories about his battles with Allan Moffat and Dick Johnson, and in all of them, the story is that they could race side-by-side for laps on end without making contact. It would have been great to see the Moffat-Brock battles, but unfortanately I wasn't born yet

Another thing I've noticed, on all the news updates they refer to his wife Bev, who he split up with a while ago. I always thought they never got married. She took his surname, and they had three kids together, but am I wrong in saying they were never technically married?

[Vulture]

Brocky you are one of the greatest Aussie Heros'. Peter Perfect, King of the Mountain and the Childhood Hero of so many of us.
You were a nice bloke, cared about your community (www.brockfoundation.com.au) especially Hurstbridge and your a true gentleman.
R.I.P.
You were a good bloke even though you loved Holdens!!!
Are thoughts are with Bev and your family.

[blownba]

Hard to find words to say. What a loss. I had met him briefly and found him to be a total gentleman. The man was an incredible aussie icon and will be greatly missed. From asphalt to dirt the man had proved his worth over the years and the work he did for the community is a legacy that will be carried on no doubt. Rest in peace Peter you have been a great inspiration to me, Thank you.

[mattri]

i heard this today as soon as it happened and i was devistated. I pulled the car over and couldnt believe it

RIP Peter Perfect 05 will live forever

[Black XR6]

An absolute legend of motorsport. Made a massive contribution to motorsport in Australia. RIP Brocky.

[normxb]

Being an old ? ? ? I was lucky enough to see nearly all the Sydney races at Oran Park & Amaroo Park from 1971 onwards ,16-18 of us used to wait outside the gates from 6am to get a good seat . Also an occasional trip to Lakeside (Bro-in-Law used to race Mini's and went to QLD with him) and saw Brockie race there too. Watched Bathurst on TV , could see more of the race.

They were fantastic days , didn't matter who won , it was just "good racing"

Peter you will be a "Legend Sadly Missed"

[XW_GS]

Being part of my motoring life since the seventies, RIP Brockie, a true Aussie Legend

[Fletty's EL]

I've just come back from the Targa West Show n Shine in Northbridge and I can tell you that the mood there was quite sombre. Everyone's feeling a bit low.
There was a minute silence at 8pm then three cheers for the champion that was Peter Brock. May he rest in peace.

[BaYa]

Its a sad sad day today as we all morn the loss of a motorsport legend, thanks for all the great moments peter we will all be missing you.

:newangel: DEATH OF A TRUE AUSSIE LEGEND :newangel: