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Wow. A tough day.
Hard to believe it has happened. Thanks for the memories Peter, it's been great.
My thoughts to Peter's family, friends, and all of the fellow fans shattered by this loss.
RIP Peter.
Horrific Targa West Accident
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 05:40 PM
A good idea about a condolence page.
Please, let's make one page for this.
Lost for words and feelings now.
RIP Brocky.
Unbguckenbelievable...
Please, let's make one page for this.
Lost for words and feelings now.
RIP Brocky.
Unbguckenbelievable...
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 05:45 PM
It kinda shits me when people say he died doing what he loved.. True he was doing what he loved before he lost it on that corner, but what do they think was going through his head when he was heading straight for the tree?
From the pics on the news, the tree hit him right in the daytona's door, when i was tboned right in my drivers door, i know i wasnt thinking, "gee i love driving my torana", i was thinking oh shit hows this gonna end!
I shed a few tears watching the news report.
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From the pics on the news, the tree hit him right in the daytona's door, when i was tboned right in my drivers door, i know i wasnt thinking, "gee i love driving my torana", i was thinking oh shit hows this gonna end!
I shed a few tears watching the news report.
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 05:46 PM
As they say shit happens... 2 aussie icons (
Both seemed untouchable , my grievaence to both families but particualr to the little kids they leave behind.
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Both seemed untouchable , my grievaence to both families but particualr to the little kids they leave behind.
Denis
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 05:46 PM
I'm with a few others. I was always a huge Allan Grice fan and actually a Moffat fan as well, (strange, I know).
But you never like to see true legends go.
The man could drive anything and make it look good.
See ya later, Brockie...
But you never like to see true legends go.
The man could drive anything and make it look good. See ya later, Brockie...
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 05:51 PM
A little bit of Brock will live on in every Torana.
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 05:53 PM
I have decided that the car will run "BROCK R.I.P." under BOND on the door at Speed On Tweed next weekend...Thats my contribution.
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 05:55 PM
one small memory of many I will cherish.....
As I sat on the grid on sunday at the muscle car masters(Harry Firth trophy race)I glanced across at the glovebox of the XU-1 and read
"Greg Follow your dreams" Peter Brock....
I will PB... iwill......
cheers buddy I will miss you....
Greg...
As I sat on the grid on sunday at the muscle car masters(Harry Firth trophy race)I glanced across at the glovebox of the XU-1 and read
"Greg Follow your dreams" Peter Brock....
I will PB... iwill......
cheers buddy I will miss you....
Greg...
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:00 PM
i met him once, a true gentleman.
you will be missed brocky
its been a shocker of a week, i might have to have a couple tonight
live your dream everyone, ya never know when ya gunna go
you will be missed brocky
its been a shocker of a week, i might have to have a couple tonight
live your dream everyone, ya never know when ya gunna go
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:01 PM
Very, very sad day, very sad week.
This is obviously having a huge impact on a lot of people... my phone did not stop ringing and beeping for 2 solid hours... so many people in total shock.. me included... what a shame... I had the pleasure of meeting Pete several times, always attended Brockie's Big Day Out For Charity, shook his hand many times, and had all sorts of stuff signed, which is still proudly on display at home... such a great influence in my life, such a genuine, nice bloke, always with so much time for his fans like myself....
You will be missed Brockie.
This is obviously having a huge impact on a lot of people... my phone did not stop ringing and beeping for 2 solid hours... so many people in total shock.. me included... what a shame... I had the pleasure of meeting Pete several times, always attended Brockie's Big Day Out For Charity, shook his hand many times, and had all sorts of stuff signed, which is still proudly on display at home... such a great influence in my life, such a genuine, nice bloke, always with so much time for his fans like myself....
You will be missed Brockie.
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:06 PM
Thats a great idea Steve.I am shattered I am in shock, i just heard the news.
I don't know what to say.
This day should now become an official Torana cruise day in memory of the great PETER BROCK.
May he rest in peace and never be forgotten.
Steve
The weekend either before or after Sept 8 should now be a GMH-Torana forum tribute cruise across the country in memory of Peter Brock.
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:09 PM
From this day on , each time i reverse my gtr out of the garage
and accelerate of down the road, I will listen to the glorious sound
of the tripple fed hot holden six, I will smile...and remember the
great man who inspired me love these ripper little cars so much.
thanks for the memories pete.
and accelerate of down the road, I will listen to the glorious sound
of the tripple fed hot holden six, I will smile...and remember the
great man who inspired me love these ripper little cars so much.
thanks for the memories pete.
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:12 PM
i like the idea of a torana cruise 
i dropped what i was doing when i heard and tried to find a tv at uni....i was speechless
i then had countless friends calling me and asking if iw as ok........
was a truly great man
i dropped what i was doing when i heard and tried to find a tv at uni....i was speechless
i then had countless friends calling me and asking if iw as ok........
was a truly great man
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:13 PM
I am so upset. 2 Aussie legends gone in one week when so much evil still lives on. RIP Peter and Steve.
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:16 PM
he started my love for all of holden and motorsport
RIP pete
thanks for the memories and a legacy that will never die
will cruise tonight to celebrate his life
RIP pete
thanks for the memories and a legacy that will never die
will cruise tonight to celebrate his life
Edited by torana06, 08 September 2006 - 06:19 PM.
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:19 PM
https://cache.gmh-to...=brock_0001.flv
found a real nice tribute, thought people might want to take a look... i'm still in shock and i think its bottleshop time...
found a real nice tribute, thought people might want to take a look... i'm still in shock and i think its bottleshop time...
Edited by DanWA, 08 September 2006 - 06:25 PM.
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:19 PM
Two beers and a herbal tea lined up and waiting on the big bar in the sky - the conversation would be interesting!l am in a state of shock, Don Chipp, Steve Irwin and Peter Brock all in a week
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:32 PM
I still car'nt get the lump out of my throat, my heart goes out to the Brock family there loss is undiscribable.
R.I.P to a true legend
R.I.P to a true legend
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:35 PM
At least he will have fun driving all those awesome Torana's that went to Torana Heaven over the years.
Pete You are a Legend mate
Pete You are a Legend mate
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:37 PM
Can still not believe it has happened, recieved a text from fellow club member just after it happened he was working at the first fuel up station and said things don't look good.
Then we got official confirmation that it was true and infact Peter did pass away in the crash and co driver was air lifted to Royal Perth Hospital.
96fm will be replaying his last interview just this morning at 5:00pm WA time so get on their web site and have a listen.
I am devestated only just this May I named my first son Brock after the great man and will now find it hard to try and tell him about this tradgic event which has unfolded today.
I am also planning to head to Melbourne for his memorial service if any others from Perth would like to join me we can maybe get a group from Perth attend to gether.
We as a club will also be heading up to the site of the crash next weekend to pay our respects and lay a wreath in his honour. All are welcome to join us will post further details of meeting place and time when things are sorted.
Sad loss of a Australian Legend. RIP Peter Brock
Cheers Rob
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Then we got official confirmation that it was true and infact Peter did pass away in the crash and co driver was air lifted to Royal Perth Hospital.
96fm will be replaying his last interview just this morning at 5:00pm WA time so get on their web site and have a listen.
I am devestated only just this May I named my first son Brock after the great man and will now find it hard to try and tell him about this tradgic event which has unfolded today.
I am also planning to head to Melbourne for his memorial service if any others from Perth would like to join me we can maybe get a group from Perth attend to gether.
We as a club will also be heading up to the site of the crash next weekend to pay our respects and lay a wreath in his honour. All are welcome to join us will post further details of meeting place and time when things are sorted.
Sad loss of a Australian Legend. RIP Peter Brock
Cheers Rob
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:37 PM
I had a kick in the guts last weekend but this is to much for a koala to bear.
Peter Brock was and always will the greatest of them all. Harry, Peter & Colin
made our cars what they are today, their blood and sweat are the lifeline in all Toranas.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Our thoughts and condolences to his family & friends.
R.I.P. Peter Brock.
He is up there looking down on us.
I feel hollower than the Harbour Tunnel.
Peter Brock was and always will the greatest of them all. Harry, Peter & Colin
made our cars what they are today, their blood and sweat are the lifeline in all Toranas.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Our thoughts and condolences to his family & friends.
R.I.P. Peter Brock.
He is up there looking down on us.
I feel hollower than the Harbour Tunnel.
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:41 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Members Family & Friends of the Canberra Torana Club join with Peter's family, friends, colleagues and fellow Holden fans in mourning the passing of Peter Brock. Peter, despite his other significant commitments, was a true inspiration and readily accessible, always finding time to spend with Club members and fans alike.
Thanks for the Memories.
Rana On!
On behalf of Club Members,
Pat Gagel
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Canberra Torana Club
www.canberratoranaclub.com
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The Members Family & Friends of the Canberra Torana Club join with Peter's family, friends, colleagues and fellow Holden fans in mourning the passing of Peter Brock. Peter, despite his other significant commitments, was a true inspiration and readily accessible, always finding time to spend with Club members and fans alike.
Thanks for the Memories.
Rana On!
On behalf of Club Members,
Pat Gagel
President
Canberra Torana Club
www.canberratoranaclub.com
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:48 PM
there will only be 1 PETER BROCK R.I.P.
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:53 PM
im speechless, to all his family and friends i send my deepest sympathies. i was soooooooooooooooo looking forward to the next trade show bcoz i know he used to go to them and i always wanted to meet him and get him to sign my glove box, but thats not gonna happen now
RIP PB you will always be missed
RIP PB you will always be missed
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Posted 08 September 2006 - 06:53 PM
this is not good, two real top blokes gone doin their stuff.
I grew up as a big brock fan I remember as a kid my favourite t shirt for going out with "BROCK GETS MOBILSED" on the front with the unflared new vk on it wich I got from bathurst, the place were 1000's of people went to watch the king of the mountain.
Now every year when bathurst is on I just watch the historic clips at the begining becuase the race is pretty boring but it wasn't always.
Ive noticed a increase in brock signed stuff on ebay wich is strange becuase getting a signature from the king was easy, he sure was no stuck up celebrity dickhead like some of the less talented drivers so there must be heaps of signed stuff out there, I even have his sig on my fc under 2k clear.
race drivers come and go but no one will ever be able to match the king of the mountain or be rememberd in Australian motorsport like Peter Brock.
I grew up as a big brock fan I remember as a kid my favourite t shirt for going out with "BROCK GETS MOBILSED" on the front with the unflared new vk on it wich I got from bathurst, the place were 1000's of people went to watch the king of the mountain.
Now every year when bathurst is on I just watch the historic clips at the begining becuase the race is pretty boring but it wasn't always.
Ive noticed a increase in brock signed stuff on ebay wich is strange becuase getting a signature from the king was easy, he sure was no stuck up celebrity dickhead like some of the less talented drivers so there must be heaps of signed stuff out there, I even have his sig on my fc under 2k clear.
race drivers come and go but no one will ever be able to match the king of the mountain or be rememberd in Australian motorsport like Peter Brock.
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