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"The Man - The Legend"
"King of the Mountain" |
26.02.1945 - 08.09.2006
Peter Brock died as a result of a
motor vehicle accident in Gidgegannup,
Western Australia on 8th September 2006.
A most loved and admired man.
On FRIDAY 8 September 2006, Mr Peter Geoffrey BROCK, AM, Professional Motor Racing Driver since 1969, nine times winner Sandown Endurance and nine times winner Bathurst 1000. Founder Peter Brock Foundation 1997.
A STATE Funeral will be held at St Paul`s Cathedral, Cnr Swanston and Flinders Street, Melbourne on TUESDAY 19 September 2006 at 11.00am, a private family cremation will follow.
No flowers by request. Donations can be made to the Peter Brock Foundation.
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It has been confirmed by the Brock family that a public tribute to the life of Peter Brock will be held at Sandown Raceway, site of his nine endurance race victories, at 2.00pm on FRIDAY 22 September 2006. For information about this event please contact Sandown Raceway on 9853 7266.
American writer Dave Barry once said, "The only thing that unites humanity is, deep down, we all think we`re better than average drivers." Peter Brock is better than all of us. His supernatural ability made him famous, but his humility, his ordinariness is what made us love him. For all his approachability, however, he`s never been one to take the easy road. Please welcome everyone`s favourite vegan petrol-head, Peter Brock. |
Peter Brock aged 16
Holden Special Vehicle, the Holden Racing Team and the Toll HSV Dealer Team express sadness and regret at the passing of Motor Sport Legend PETER BROCK. Farewell to a Motor Sport Ambassador and great Australian.
The HSV Family. Rest in peace.
Peter passed away doing what he loved. To Julie and his family we send them our deepest personal sympathies. Peter had achieved everything that was possible in motor sport and was a fantastic mentor to our youth in this sport. Since his retirement he has given so much of his time to support the up and coming champions and the Australian Motor Sport Foundations effort to help our youth in the International arena. They will miss you Peter, we will miss you Peter. You have given us all great memories to cherish.
Tom Warwick and Robyn Sinclair, Max and Cheryl Warwick, Luck Warwick and Georgia Wilson (Warwick).
Peter Geoffrey Brock AM.
As the promoter of Sandown International Motor Raceway, it is my honour to represent the motor and broader sporting community in recognising the contribution of one of Australia`s greatest racing drivers, whose influence on the sport and on innumerable individuals has been permanent and profound. Respecting the ideals instilled by his late father that recognised the importance of the family, he commenced his motor racing career in humble circumstances, where as a result of his natural talent, he was chosen to drive for General Motors to whom he remained loyal for the majority of his illustrious career.
During this time he also devoted his energy and experience to driver education and played a pivotal role in many STATE and federal government road safety initiatives, before which the use of racing drivers had been incidental to these campaigns and by his association and imagery, gave encouragement to the young to emulate the same heroic standards as his own. He that dedicated himself to his chosen career for forty years, witnessed a vast number of technological changes, yet retained a natural aspect to his personality that some interpreted as abstract, when in fact it represented inner or true strength and by so doing, attained an extraordinary stature in the nation as well as sport.
Whether one is religious or otherwise, we should pause for a moment and raise our eyes towards the Almighty and thank Him for bringing Peter to us and sustaining his outstanding contribution.
By his engaging personality and interest in others he gave encouragement to many less fortunate than himself. Australia and Motor Sport thinks of him with affection and gratitude and with open heart sends its sympathy to Bev and his family.
Brockie ``Where the driver in the seat always waved to the fan on his feet``
Jon, Charles and James Davison.
Peter BROCK
1945 - 2006
For sale, large property Bathurst, New South Wales,
Panoramic views, rolling hills, great roads, used only nine times (10 with the Munro 2003) by current owner. Apply P Brock, Pearly Gates. "Live life,
dare to dream, achieve your goals."
Frosty and I forgave you for Adelaide, 1973. Rory, Fiona, Terry and Luke. (Aged 10, Mallala, 93) "I cant shake your hand Mr.Brock, my hands are dirty." Clipsal 500, 2003
"I remember you, are your hands clean?".
Thanks for the memories.
To Peters family and friends -
our heartfelt sympathy. It is an honour that we as a club are preserving the automotive legacy that Peter leaves behind.
Thank you Peter - your creations are our heritage, your words our inspiration, your exploits legendary. Peter Brock - you are excitement.
The Committee and Members
of the HSV Owners Club of
Victoria Incorporating HDT.
Hours spent at your kitchen bench at Nutfield discussing philosophies, spirituality,
psychology and the universe.
Your voice at the end of the phone ``Gday T, its PB - all no more.
Supporting you through ``the difficult time was an honour Pete, as you had
supported me in many ways over the past ten years, both personally and professionally. I thank you and Bevo for a wonderful friendship and memories.
I thank your soul for choosing to be a part of my journey this time around PB.
Have a ball on the other side mate. Love to Bevo, James, Rob, Alex, little baby Oliver and extended family members.
_ Teya
Pete, it was a pleasure knowing you. Thank you for the wonderful support you gave my mum working with Australias troubled youth. Ill miss you popping in to Mums Born To Be Free seminars and taking over.
Love _ Alicia
The Seven Network acknowledges Peter Brock.
We and many Australians first met Peter more than three decades ago.
As a young man he captured our imagination with his extraordinary skills at Mount Panorama in Bathurst. Over the years, he never ceased to amaze us - as a driver, as a presenter on our television network and as a man.
Peter Brock was an extraordinary Australian.
We will miss him. We honour him. Somehow motor racing won`t be the same.
And, as Seven returns to coverage of V8s and Bathurst, the race that Peter made his own, from next year, he and his family will be uppermost in our thoughts.
{just for you} gone from our sight tears in our eye`s the angel`s come and took you away we will treasure your memory`s in our hearts for ever in a day. may you R/I/P.from elieshah may walsh belinda walsh. gary henderson. peter paten.
I never met Peter personally, but when my daughter was 18 she entered her car in a Holden Car Show at Speers Point NSW and won a trophy.
Peter was there and signed her personal number plate for her. She keeps that on a shelf and will always treasure it.
His memory will live forever.
Kerr Family. Boolaroo, NSW
