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08-09-2006, 04:14 PM | #181 | ||
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An absolute legend in Motorsport ( :eclipsee_ ) who will be sorely missed!
Condolences to Peter's extended family and colleagues! Such a tragedy to loose two such prominent Australian icons in the one week! R.I.P. Peter Brock Many : tonight. :( To Opto, my thoughts are with you also; no one should have to go through what you are experiencing. I lost my father suddenly a few years ago but with Steve & Peter as well... |
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08-09-2006, 04:14 PM | #182 | ||
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What a week. Two aussie legends both killed doing what they love.
RIP Brocky.
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08-09-2006, 04:15 PM | #183 | ||
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Absolutely shocking news, Brocky was my Idol when growing up, as he was to thousands more. He will be greatly missed. What a legend . R.I.P
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08-09-2006, 04:15 PM | #184 | ||
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Yet another true Australian Icon has bee tradgically killed. Doing what you loved most - racing. Thankyou for all your wonderful talent. You were the face of Australian Motorsport. You will be very sadly missed Brocky. Thoughts to his family and friends.
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08-09-2006, 04:15 PM | #185 | ||
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There's nothing that can I say that hasn't already been said.
Respect....He will live on in memories forever though..... |
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08-09-2006, 04:15 PM | #186 | ||
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Wow, I'm speechless............... :
RIP Brocky, you'll be sadly missed in the world of motorsport.....
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08-09-2006, 04:16 PM | #187 | ||
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I heard this In the car On the way home from Geelong As it broke.
I'm gobsmaked, absolutely gobsmaked. I met the man a few times and also have my photo taken with him. RIP Peter - A true Ambassador for Australian motor racing. |
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08-09-2006, 04:16 PM | #188 | ||
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Opto really sorry to hear about your dad. :(
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08-09-2006, 04:16 PM | #189 | ||
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yeah sorry to hear the bad news...
at least both peter and steve did what they loved when they passed away RIP Peter Brock
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08-09-2006, 04:18 PM | #190 | |||
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Just got this on msn,
"If you haven't heard already, Peter Brock died today on the 8th of September, at the Targa WA. As a sign of respect for the Australian Racing icon, please place a car ( au ) at the start of your MSN name, and forward this message on to others" R.I.P. Peter Brock
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08-09-2006, 04:19 PM | #191 | ||
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I might head out to Bathurst during the weekend and pay my respects. Still in disbelief.
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08-09-2006, 04:19 PM | #192 | ||
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It will be on in 15 mins on the channel 7 (Prime) news.....
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08-09-2006, 04:19 PM | #193 | |||
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Quote:
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08-09-2006, 04:20 PM | #194 | ||
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RIP . A true legend .
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08-09-2006, 04:21 PM | #195 | ||
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SlickHolden you've quoted the wrong person mate
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08-09-2006, 04:22 PM | #196 | ||
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R.I.P Peter, you'll be sadly missed!
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08-09-2006, 04:23 PM | #197 | ||
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Doesnt matter who he drove for he was a legend of the sport.
may you R.I.P Peter Brock Little fox
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08-09-2006, 04:23 PM | #198 | ||
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i just got home and my mum told me. far out i cant believe this. steve and now brock. omg who is going 2 die next.
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08-09-2006, 04:24 PM | #199 | ||
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this is unbelieveable 2 aussie icons both died doing what they love....although i wasnt a fan i would never had wished this apon him...he was a true aussie ledgend and i cant believe he has gone so quick....i only just saw his armor oil comercial yesterday......how can this happen, why is it happening ? its not fair to loose your life so unexpectedly....condolences to his family and i prey his in heaven driving the circuits there....god bless him r.i.p brocky you will be missed
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08-09-2006, 04:25 PM | #200 | ||
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just heard it on the radio on my way home, thats unreal.....jezus, thats shocking
steve, now this....rip |
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08-09-2006, 04:27 PM | #201 | ||
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RIP Brocky
Please Germaine Greer leave him alone. |
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08-09-2006, 04:28 PM | #202 | ||
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I have so much respect for him...he used to sit there for hours and hours signing autographs for his fans...he was always there for his fans...he will truly be missed!
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08-09-2006, 04:28 PM | #203 | ||
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What a tragic week for aussie icons..... after alot still letting Steve Irwin's death sink in another one happens
My old man played footy with Peter for Yarrambat and my brother is good mates with his son james... met Peter a few times and a great bloke. I grew up watching the bloke dominate bathurst, and I'm sure most aussie race drivers would see him as a role model and mentor. RIP to Peter Brock, his family and all close to him Now lets get through another thread without stupid remarks like the Steve Irwin one....otherwise they will be deleted |
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08-09-2006, 04:29 PM | #204 | ||
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R.I.P
...sellers on ebay are already trying to cash in http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Signed-PETER-...QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Peter-Brock-S...QQcmdZViewItem |
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08-09-2006, 04:29 PM | #205 | ||
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I think we're having a pretty bad week.
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08-09-2006, 04:30 PM | #206 | ||
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just go back home but i heard on the radio about half an hour ago........This has just not been a good week at all.
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08-09-2006, 04:31 PM | #207 | ||
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Shocking news, a true champion and legend.
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08-09-2006, 04:33 PM | #208 | ||
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Yet another champion Aussie taken tragically.
You were my favourite driver growing up. Still a shock to hear that you are gone. R.I.P Champ
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08-09-2006, 04:34 PM | #209 | ||
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Peter Brock's career highlights:
Bathurst Enduro wins (10): 1972, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1980,1982, 1983, 1984, 1987, 2003 (Bathurst 24hr Race) Sandown Enduro wins (9): 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1984 Repco Round Australia Trial Winner: 1979 Australian Touring Car Championship Record Australian Touring Car Champion (3): 1974, 1978, 1980 ATCC runner-up (5): 1973, 1979, 1981, 1984, 1990. Most ATCC Pole Positions: Peter Brock – 57 Most ATCC Wins : Peter Brock - 37 (2nd – 46, 3rd – 27) Debut: Round 2, 1972 - Calder Starts: 205 - 180 Holden; 16 Ford; 9 BMW (ATCC record) Points Scored: 2657 (ATCC record) ATCC Pole Positions: 57 (52 Holden, 5 Ford - ATCC record) ATCC first Pole: Round 1, 1973 - Symmonds Plains (Holden Torana GTR XU1) Last Pole: October 1997, Primus 1000 (Holden Commodore VS) Poles in succession: 13 (Round 4, 1979 – Round 8 1980, ATCC record) ATCC First Win: Round 5, 1973 - Surfers Paradise (Holden Torana GTR XU1) Last Win: Round 8, 1997 - Wanneroo (Holden Commodore VS) ATCC wins from Pole: 22 (ATCC record) |
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08-09-2006, 04:34 PM | #210 | ||
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Peter Brock , One of the Australian Motorsports Prime Entitys , Brocky was much more than an Idol for some , An Inspirations to Others ,
The Original King of the Mountain ... Rest In Peace Daniel
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