Brocky has died whilst racing in WA - RIP Brockie

[russellw]

It's a sad day for Australian motorsport and one we will long mourn.

The term 'great' is used with little thought for what greatness is but those who rise above their peers to be the best at what they do are truly deserving of the word.

Thus was the case with Peter Brock as it was with Possum Bourne and they shared many of the same traits which endeared them to a legion of ardent fans. Their skill was only a part of that, many others had skill as well but the truly great have something else as well that sets them apart from the rest of us and it was evident in both these men.

Nor were they perfect outside of their chosen fields but they brought the same self belief and passion to their non racing activities that they brought to their racing ones and in doing so earnt our love and respect.

The world is a worse place without both of them.

Russ

[4Vman]

Originally Posted by YOOT

Its sad he died, its bizzarre that he dided the same week as Steve. But I never really followed Brock's career, and never cared much for what he did. He came across as arrogant and a bit of a a-hole many a times.

I don't wish any bad things upon those that do car for him, but I won't miss him. At least now I don't have t oput up with his annoying adds by who ever is sponsering him at the time.

But now I can see the entire Bathurst 1000 coming up in a few weeks having a whole Brocky dedication feel about it. Great...

Your ability to spell and articulate yourself is probably comparable with your intelligence level.....
Forget brand loyalty, Brock was an icon of the motoracing scene, and a legend of a person, he deserves much more respect than clearly your simple mind and muster....

Peter Brock touched so many people, and especially those who had been delt a rough hand in life, he strove to help others and improve everything he could, he will be very sadly missed.

[Silver Ghia]

Originally Posted by Holden Man

Hows about the Peter Brock 1000 or Peter Brock 500.
Lets face it he did a lot for Australian Motorsport and many charities as well and maybe deservse a race named after him.

Oh and maybe the moderators could let the people who choose this platform to post thoughtless and tastless remarks have a week or 2 off

goodbye another Aussie Legend.........who will relace them?

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

[laneman]

R.I.P Peter Brock, a holden man,he was a true aussie legend,"king of the mountain" a gentleman of the sport. THE KING HAS FINALLY LAID THE CROWN DOWN FOR THE FINAL TIME. R.I.P Brockie

[Boss 260 Ute]

Originally Posted by 4Vman

Your ability to spell and articulate yourself is probably comparable with your intelligence level.....
Forget brand loyalty, Brock was an icon of the motoracing scene, and a legend of a person, he deserves much more respect than clearly your simple mind and muster....

Peter Brock touched so many people, and especially those who had been delt a rough hand in life, he strove to help others and improve everything he could, he will be very sadly missed.

So True

[WizBang]

This is a sad day for everyone ,I still can't come to turns of it as I only saw him today in Forrest Chase (in Perth) at the start of the rally .I heard about it just after it happern as I know of people that was in that race and I was to join them tonite for drinks and follow the rally of the week-end .But they aren't raceing anymore as my mate fells very sick about it .
I only hope he will be missed as the person he was.

RIP BROOKIE

[Falcon Freak]

I lost a lot of respect for Peter in 1987. He was a very successful racing driver on the local scene. But some of his antics left a bitter taste in many people's mouths which others are trying to gloss over. May he rest in peace.

FF

[HOON69]

Originally Posted by Boss 260 Ute

Hey HOON69 where did you get that banner thing?

i got em on other non ford forums ;)

some attitudes RE: YOOT leave alot to be desired you dont know the bloke so don't judge him from one reply,hows about ppl move on and remember 05 for his achievments and not ruin a good thread on what others may or maynot think.

[GT290]

Originally Posted by Silver Ghia

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

I would like to see that, great idea. Bahthurst will be a massive flood of fans this year to pay homage in his memory I am sure. (sorry for the spelling). I am in shock with evryone here.
RIP Brockie

[Rastus]

Rest in peace Brocky. It's been a horrible week.

[Focussed]

what a tragic week! RIP Peter Perfect!

[nugget378]

he was a legend, and could steer anything on wheels
He was always well spoken and a gentleman on the track.
Fitting his last day on this earth was racing a motor car,which was his life and brought him ever lasting fame..

[Jason[98.EL]]

R.I.P PETER

the times i met and had dinner were magical

you were the best for all times

my condolances go out to your family

you gave me great ideas for the torana that i didnt even know i could do

race the bastards to heaven mate they wont catch ya

jason

[Dazza XLT]

They just played "King of the Mountain" By Midnight Oil on the radio here... Coundn't handle it... :(

RIP Brockie!

[CobraLeMans]

Peter Perfect, Rest In Peace.

Like most people here, i'm a blue oval fan through and through and naturally that makes you hate the enemy and the people who drive those cars. There was only one exception to that rule for me, Peter Brock.

I remember talking to him on a few occasions at various racing events and he always took the time to talk to you like you were his best mate, even when you were wearing a Ford t-shirt! Thats the calibre of person Peter was, a true gentleman and the best ambassador for Australian motorsport we have ever had.

He should have been knighted Sir Peter Brock years ago.

What a sad, sad day :(

[Ultimate]

Brookie, you done so much for motorsport, you were a greatman on and off the field. RIP Big fella.

Anyone got a video of the accident that killed him

Jeff

[fordfuntastic]

Australian ICONS are dying like no mans business! What NEXT? Howards assassination?

[ESP 81]

R.I.P Peter

[Bluehoon]

I hope something special happens at bathurst this year.

[Gammaboy]

Originally Posted by HOON69

P.S Colin Thiele died this week too

I didn't even hear that. Met him as a kiddy in grade 4. A far greater man than the the guy with the crocodiles and the vacant stare of a head injury victim.

RIP Mr. Thiele. Your stories will forever hold a place in my heart.

[One Drone]

Not sure if it's been posted.. But the car he was driving you can view in a short clip here.

http://www.brock05.com/whatsnew.php

Sounds hot!

Don't rest in peace mate. Give that bloke up there hell for taking you away from your family so early.. V8's must exist there too!!!

[AFPGS]

Originally Posted by Bluehoon

I hope something special happens at bathurst this year.

Yes Ford win.
RIP PETER BROCK.

[elgt146]

I feel at this time of such a tragedy whether it be Peter Brock or any other person, if people have a negative opinion of a person they may be best leaving their comments to themselves. It is a time of grieving and rememberence not a time for egos to give their opinions on persons they may never have even met or spoken to.

Alot of people who are close to Peter are in this forum.

My touch with Brocky was follows. I was a a drug addict, drinking loss at one stage in my life after my well known Australian brother was killed and it wasn't until Peter Brock spoke in an interview with Andrew Denton about life, lifestyle, and about his ups and downs in life that I connected and changed my life completely around to be one worth living. Every word he said rang true in my ears.

I often say to people Peter Brock changed my life and he did and for this I can never thanks him enough.

He was due to be in my hometown of Murwilumbah next week to race at the Speed on Tweed. My local vegetarian cafe had Peter booked in to dine and the owners were going to tell him my story as they knew him well. Peter was a vegan.

He touched alot of people. His charities, his antics and his everyday persona will be very missed.

One of my best memories was pulling him up on his moped in the pits helmet & all and getting a photo with him while us two drunk guys hung off him for a moment we talk about to this day. That day he took the time out to stop, pose with two drunks for a photo. Like to see Skaife do that.

Thanks for the memories.

[FPV8U]

R.I.P Peter Brock a sad day for australian motorsport.

[RAREV8]

What a horrific thing to happen, especially in rallying too. Now some might say that he always ran the risk of coming a cropper and they would be right but it was his constant striving to better his performances that made such an inspiration to watch.

Thanks for everything you gave us over the years; what a shame that the world is full of meaningless turds who do nothing but take from this world and for some damned reason, live long and pointless lives.

My better half put it well- she said obvoiusly the big fellah upstairs needed some really good people in heaven. I hope she's right.

Rest in peace Steve and Brocky- youv'e both left a big gap behind you.

Jamie

[shaggz]

Monday monrning at 9am and 05mins I want every body to have a 1min silence for Peter Brock.
The 9am is for his 9 wins at Bathurst and 05mins for his number so pass it on to every body you know and on to other web sites

[GOLDIE]

Originally Posted by Gammaboy

I didn't even hear that. Met him as a kiddy in grade 4. A far greater man than the the guy with the crocodiles and the vacant stare of a head injury victim.

RIP Mr. Thiele. Your stories will forever hold a place in my heart.

You my friend need to go and have a long hard look at yourself you are afool.


Ian

[Ghiadude]

RIP Brocky
as has been said before, a great loss to motor racing and to australia but most of all to his family
The car he was driving was a daytona coupe(replica) it was originally a ford engined car(at Le Mans) but i believe the one that he drove had an LS1 in it. ironically it was styled by a man called Peter Brock in the 1960's. RIP dude.

[GOLDIE]

RIP peter prefect you will be sadly missed by all aussie sports fans.

Ian

[NAK302]

RIP Pete. i never got the chance to thank you. they will have pride of place on our wall. you were an absolute legend and indeed the "king of the mountain".