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Old 08-09-2006, 03:19 PM   #31
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Motor racing champion Peter Brock has reportedly been killed in an accident in Western Australia.

A car competing in the Targa West rally crashed into a tree at Gidgegannup about 30 kilometres north-east of Perth about 12pm, a Western Australia police spokesman told smh.com.au.

The car was carrying two people and one had died in the crash, he said.

The major crash investigation unit was at the scene, he said.

He said he could not confirm the driver was Mr Brock, although that he is being broadcast on Sky News.
 
Old 08-09-2006, 03:20 PM   #32
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R.I.P.

NOT FAIR.. so sad right now :(
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:21 PM   #33
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My heart just dropped :(

This week has been awful.

I can't believe it. I really can't.
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:21 PM   #34
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I'm shocked.........

Two Aussie legends in a week. Not good at all. My condolences to his family, he was one hell of a racer!
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this is the worst week ever cant believe it :(

R.I.P Peter Brock
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:21 PM   #36
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Don't believe this. Whats going on??
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This is terrible. Not Brocky.
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:22 PM   #38
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Peter Brock killed
Motor sport legend Peter Brock has been killed in a racing accident in WA. Brock was competing in Targa West tarmac rally around the northern-eastern outskirts of Perth. Brock rose to fame in touring car racing, dominating the Bathurst 1000 for over a decade.


This is an extract from sky news, it looks like its confirmd
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2 Aussie Icons in one week its really devistating!!! :( RIP Brockie!!!
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:23 PM   #40
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Wow, thats crazy.
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:23 PM   #41
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Peter Brock killed
Motor sport legend Peter Brock has been killed in a racing accident in WA. Brock was competing in Targa West tarmac rally around the northern-eastern outskirts of Perth. Brock rose to fame in touring car racing, dominating the Bathurst 1000 for over a decade.
 
Old 08-09-2006, 03:24 PM   #42
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Yes it has been confirmed.
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Oh No!!!

RIP Brockie.
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The guy got on my nerves sometimes, but he is a legend. I guess racers never stop racing.

Also, I know it doesn't matter, but what car was he driving?

Also, any news on the co driver? Heard he was/is a dealer of some sort.
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That sucks man. RIP Brocky.
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this is one week i cant wait to be over 2 legends one week
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The guy got on my nerves sometimes, but he is a legend. I guess racers never stop racing.

Also, I know it doesn't matter, but what car was he driving?



Also, any news on the co driver? Heard he was/is a dealer of some sort.
From all reports, Brock was the only one killed
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:28 PM   #51
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Oh my god!

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/me wipes away tears.
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Oh god, that is awfull!!!! RIP to a true legend.......
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has been confirmed on the radio that it was Peter Brock

love him or hate him that man could drive RIP Brocky
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Oh my god!

:(

/me wipes away tears.
I'm the same! So very sad indeed!
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I'm really shaken I keep searching every site I can hoping someone has made a horrible mistake. It makes me feel sick.
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this is one week i cant wait to be over 2 legends one week
I'm with ya there mate. This sucks. I've got friends who are close to brocky and one that is actually the manager of the museum with his cars that is opening soon.

RIP Brocky. What a legend.
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***!!!! Not another tragedy, Brocky was a legend..Although Im a Skaifey fan, Brock did alot for australian motorsport and for charity.....RIP mate
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OMG - Great man. Great loss.
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Peter Brock killed
Motor sport legend Peter Brock has been killed in a racing accident in WA. Brock was competing in Targa West tarmac rally around the northern-eastern outskirts of Perth. Brock rose to fame in touring car racing, dominating the Bathurst 1000 for over a decade.
 
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This sucks. RIP Brocky.

The road he was driving on is only a short distance from me. Ive actually driven this road and it is an awesome bit of tarmac. I can fully understand how it happened. Its very windy, hilly and has hair pins. Awesome and scary when dry, but in the wet....

Not a good week. Very sad news. Hes going to be very missed in the motorsport world.

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