Peter Brock (1945 - 2006)

jacfan · Post by **jacfan** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 3:32 pm

I have just heard the worst news. Peter Brock has died in an accident.
I don't have any other details yet but will update when I know more.

jacfan · Post by **jacfan** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 3:43 pm

He was competing in a Taga Rally in WA and apparently lost control and hit a tree.

RIP Brocky... we will all miss you so much.

Ed · Post by Ed » Fri Sep 08, 2006 3:52 pm

News just in that Australia's Motor Racing legend has been killed during a racing rally in Western Australia.

Peter Brock has won the Bathurst 1000 nine times.

Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and his friends.

Peter Brock R.I.P

We will provide updates on this tragic event throughout the day.

jacfan · Post by **jacfan** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:09 pm

Thanks Ed. I am totally shocked. I met Peter quite a few times at different events and he was a really nice guy. He always made you feel as if you were important and he had a really good memory and would say "hi" if he passed you in a crowd.
A very sad day for motorsport and Australia.

Southernman · Post by **Southernman** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:21 pm

It's sad to hear of Peter "perfect" Brock's death. Not only was he a great driver, he was a great person.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:24 pm

I am trying to get info on the condition of his navigator. The Daytona Coupe they were competing in struck a tree, during a high speed stage of the WA rally

Ed · Post by Ed » Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:35 pm

According to reports, his co-driver is Mick Hone and is in a stable condition in hospital.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:45 pm

Yes, it was Mick Hone, ty ED

jacfan · Post by **jacfan** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:49 pm

Yes thanks Ed. I just heard that on the news and he is apparently in a stable condition. By the look of the television footage the impact was taken by the driver... Peter.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:50 pm

From a video report I have just seen, it appears the drivers side door of the silver Daytona Coupe has taken the full impact of a collision with a large tree.

jacfan · Post by **jacfan** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:52 pm

Yeah probably the same footage.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:54 pm

jacfan wrote:Yeah probably the same footage.

Courtesy of "The Age"

jacfan · Post by **jacfan** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:56 pm

Sorry.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 5:00 pm

jacfan wrote: Sorry.

????.......thats where I saw it, its probably all over TV by now

jacfan · Post by **jacfan** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 5:08 pm

Just got confused when you said video report.