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Old 08-09-2006, 03:09 PM   #1
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Default Brocky has died whilst racing in WA - RIP Brockie
Breaking News on Sky, indicated a motoring driver 'possibly' Peter Brock was killed in competition in WA.
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:10 PM   #2
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I certainly hope not... :(

We need confirmation!
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:11 PM   #3
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The Event was Targa WA - during a special stage today.
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:12 PM   #4
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Unconfirmed at this point. Certainly hope not!
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:11 PM   #5
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It was a single vehicle accident.
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:12 PM   #6
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Lots of forums reporting the same :(

News limited just updated repeating the Sky story

Edit: SMH repeating now
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hope this isnt true people are still morning steve irwins death
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:13 PM   #8
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I hope not.

Trying to search the news articles for more info.
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me too, jsut been searching, cannot find anything. But did hear it on the radio
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Comfirmed on CH7 new update. Single car crash while on stage for Targa West.

R.I.P. Mr Brock :(
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R.I.P.

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Old 08-09-2006, 03:15 PM   #12
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:15 PM   #13
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**** not another aussie legend

fingers crossed its not true
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Its on sky now,shocking news...
Statement in 15 min they are saying..
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:16 PM   #15
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Its on fox news now.
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OMG.

For anyone to die, regardless of fame in a Rally is not good.

edit: just saw 7, holy ****, RIP Brocky.
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I heard the same, I really hope it's not true.

I've only read the news on other forums at this stage.
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its official. just heard it on the news on tele.
what a week for aussie icons.
thank you for your contribution to motorsport.

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I hope it's not true, I also just heard about it then.
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Apparently on radio they are saying Peter Brock is dead in car accident in WA Targa?? Anyone have more details??
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WTF....... if true thats terrible news........
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Old 08-09-2006, 06:44 PM   #22
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RIP Peter, we'll miss you mate.
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Old 08-09-2006, 06:47 PM   #23
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The Misses is currently crying her eyes out man. Brocky was her idle from start to finish of his career. I am sad to see the passing of such champion. Long may he reign "King Of The Mountain.
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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.
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i can see im going to get flammed for this
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Peter brock beat up his wife years ago and never ever ever praised the work of his co-drivers when racing the mountain.
There is more than one driver that wins bathurst
Im sorry but i dont have any respect for people that beat up women, every dog has thier day.
Im sorry for his family, but dont feel sorry that its happened
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i can see im going to get flammed for this
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Peter brock beat up his wife years ago and never ever ever praised the work of his co-drivers when racing the mountain.
There is more than one driver that wins bathurst
Im sorry but i dont have any respect for people that beat up women, every dog has thier day.
Im sorry for his family, but dont feel sorry that its happened
No flaming you here, but when a person passes away, usually we remember them for their achievements, both personal and professional. There's really no need to bring up events to slander them. Try to be a be respectful.

R.I.P. Peter Brock. You may have raced for the opposition, but you were a heck of a driver.
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No flaming you here, but when a person passes away, usually we remember them for their achievements, both personal and professional. There's really no need to bring up events to slander them. Try to be a be respectful.

R.I.P. Peter Brock. You may have raced for the opposition, but you were a heck of a driver.
No doubt he was a brilliant driver and did alot for holden and motorsport in general and i respect him for that.
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i can see im going to get flammed for this
but....
Peter brock beat up his wife years ago and never ever ever praised the work of his co-drivers when racing the mountain.
There is more than one driver that wins bathurst
Im sorry but i dont have any respect for people that beat up women, every dog has thier day.
Im sorry for his family, but dont feel sorry that its happened
Nah mate, I wont flame you.

It's a good idea though, to remember someone for all their positives. Remembering the negatives about someone, just brings down everyone.

Especially when the person has passed on. Alot of people are sensitive about stuff like that, so it's probably best, no to bring it up, while people are upset.
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i can see im going to get flammed for this
but....
Peter brock beat up his wife years ago and never ever ever praised the work of his co-drivers when racing the mountain.
There is more than one driver that wins bathurst
Im sorry but i dont have any respect for people that beat up women, every dog has thier day.
Im sorry for his family, but dont feel sorry that its happened
I won't flame you but i will say this it's hard to say something like that when the person isn't here to defend themself.
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