Peter Brock: Australian Legend
Mikey 21 comments
It has not been a good week for Australian icons. With Steve Irwin killed in a freak accident earlier this week, today's announcement of another great loss is almost too much to bear.
Australian motor sport legend Peter Brock died at around 2pm today during day 2 of the Targa West Rally when his Daytona Coupe collided with a tree. Brock's co-driver Mick Hone was injured and taken to hospital where he is in a stable condition. No other cars were involved in the accident.
Just like Irwin earlier this week, Brock's death was earlier than anyone would have expected. Although we can take comfort in knowing both men died doing what they loved best.
Although Brock was undeniably best known for his driving career and promoting Australian driving sports, he retired from full time racing in 1997 and established a charity to help disadvantaged children.
This is the stuff legends are made of. The ones who take time to recognise others in need and do what it takes to make a difference.
Farewell Peter Brock, you great Australian legend. You will be missed.
Links.
Transcript of Brock's 2005 interview on Enouge Rope. (Videos: Broadband - Narrowband)
Peter Brock's Official web site
The Peter Brock Foundation
Martin O
Friday 8th September 2006 | 07:12 PMI got the inside scoop from a friend who raced in Targa West today. Apparently all drivers were very concerned after pace notes yesterday that the Gidgegannup circut was very dangerouse in some areas wich left most drivers concerned about the next days weather.if it was wet then you knew you had to drive carefully or dry you could push the car but when it is Wet to Dry then you pretty much hedge your bets in different parts of the circut.Brocks 650 rear wheal hp Daytona weighed in at only 1000kg wich is extermley light for such a small car, especially when you have such horsepower behind you. Fast Car,uncertain conditions lead to exterme results and tragic losses.Three cars whent off on the same stretch of raod only one died, it could have been much worse, if it wsnt yet bad enough. Brocks Wife collapsed when told of the awful news by a race official who could bareley bring himself to tell her. All drivers in Targa West are in shock of todays events and are unsure weather the race will go on.
Aficionado
Saturday 9th September 2006 | 10:23 PMWoah only just found out about this! Yeah I have litterally been living under a rock (been camping the last few days). Sad to see Brocky go like that. But then just like Irwin asd you said he was doing what he loved best.
jez
Monday 11th September 2006 | 01:00 PMWhat the hell is going on in this wide brown land this week? Australian icons are dropping like flies! First Steve dies courtesy of a bloody sting ray barb to the heart, which I'm now told that he pulled out himself, hence why he died so quickly. Apparently it did massive damage to his heart, and had he left it in he might have had 'some' chance of surviving. Then, 'Peter Perfect' actually makes a mistake in a social event of all bloody things, and not just gets it wrong, but gets it tragically wrong but kills himself instantly!!! It took emergency workers 4.5 hours just to free his body from the car. I am still in disbelief that 2 such amazing men, who both still had so much to offer the world are taken from us way before their time. It kinda makes me wonder what is going on, on the 'other side' that needed them there so badly? So Pete, you were a true hero to me. A fantastic driver, a great man and an inspiration to all. Rest In Peace mate. My love and prayers, as always, to his family and friends...
Aficionado
Tuesday 12th September 2006 | 09:59 PMThe racing community is to honour Brock. From http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200609/s1736990.htm">ABC News: "We'd like to think that we could erect some kind of permanent memorial to Peter on the mountain, we think that's the most appropriate place for it".
jez
Wednesday 13th September 2006 | 01:38 AMJust my personal belief, but I think the race should be named after him also. The Peter Brock Bathurst 1000!
Has a nice ring to it I reckon...
Jenny
Saturday 23rd September 2006 | 02:37 PMSteve, then Peter.. and that their memorials and funerals were extremely touching. Bindi was very courageous to stand in front of the whole of Australia and deliver a meaningful farewell to her father. Alex was also very courageous. Both fathers died doing what they loved. Living life with a passion, til the end of their days.
joshua clarke
Tuesday 31st October 2006 | 09:22 AMhey i was a big fan of brockie n its so sad he has past away!!!
luke brazandale
Tuesday 31st October 2006 | 09:26 AMits so sad that peter brock has past he was my hero i never dgot to meet him i cryed when he past
James Williams
Wednesday 14th March 2007 | 01:39 PMMISS U BROCKY!!!!!!!!!!!
someone_is_coming
Wednesday 25th July 2007 | 08:42 PMI can't believe it...and now it's Bindy's birthday....to loose 2 in one week really hurt australian people. They both left families behind. It is so sad that they left in a freak accident. I remember when I first heard that Steve Irwin died, then a couple of days after Peter Brock. I personally thought it was a joke. RIP
joel
Tuesday 4th September 2007 | 01:13 PMbrocky you were a true legend i really miss you
joel
reece
Friday 14th September 2007 | 10:39 AMi love you brocky you were a true legend
Jade. H
Friday 28th September 2007 | 07:45 PMR.I.P Brocky
King of the mountain, true AUSSIE legend
and my dads hero
missing you brocky
All is well. xxx
Ellie.s
Tuesday 23rd October 2007 | 04:30 PMwow it really shooked me when Peter Brook died he was my dad hero even no that he is a ford man though it hurt me really bad......
so Brook you are still the KING of the MOUNTAIN...
your the best
R.I.P
Rest In Piece
...LOVE YOU BROOK...
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