Losing a Aussie legend - Farewell Peter Brock

Just weeks before the Bathurst 1000, an event he won nine times, Aussie racing hero Peter Brock died in a crash while competing in the Targa West tarmac rally near Perth, WA. It’s a great loss as “Peter Perfect” was an icon, as popular in New Zealand as he was in Australia.

I haven’t been to Bathurst, watched many of his wins on TV, but have seen him in other races and still remember his laps in the classic XU-1 Torana at the Melbourne Grand Prix a few years ago. It was billed as a “demonstration run” but the old car got quite a workout! Out of the car he was easy to spot as was always surrounded by a huge crowd of admiring fans.

It will be strange to have a Bathurst without Peter Brock. Farewell to a legend, thanks for the memories.

Quit Targa West 2006 (CAMS Media Release)

Quit Targa West 2006 (CAMS Media Release)

King of the Mountain always a legend – Daily Telegraph, Australia
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Peter Brock's incredible record – Sunday Times.au

Brock the master, says car racing expert – Daily Telegraph, Australia
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Peter Brock Official Website - peterbrock.com.au

Peter Brock Foundation - peterbrockfoundation.com.au
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