"Tim Epstein" > wrote in message
. uk...
> Please forgive the perocial nature of this post.
>
> Peter Brock was my one and only sporting hero since I was a child. I
watched
> him win the Bathurst 1000 as a kid in his '05 Torana, and later dominate
> Australian motor racing in his HSV Holden Commodore.
>
> Brocky was quite simply a legend. He was the sole reason for my own entry
> into motorsport. I had the chance to meet Peter on several occasions, on
> each of which he was a totally down to earth, nice guy.
>
> I am a rationalist atheist, but Peter Perfect as he was known was the one
> guy I was convinced was immortal as far as motorsport was concerned. In
his
> long and distinguished career, he never sufferered anything worse than a
> sore neck in any of his 'offs' - at least until Today.
>
> What a tragedy that the 9 times Bathursr (Mt Panorama) champion was killed
> in an insignificant rally driving what was little more than an un-sorted
kit
> car. Thankfully his end was quick, as he took the full force of a sideways
> slide into a tree.
>
> At least he died doing what he loved. The first person to the scene
reported
> that his right hand was still firmly gripped to the wheel, even after he
had
> passed away.
>
> Brocky was and will always be a hero to my generation of Aussies. Though
he
> retired from full time racing many years ago, he couldn't keep away from
his
> passion. I don't think he ever wanted to grow really old, and now he has
> gone out doing what he loved.
>
> What a bloody tragic week for Australian heros...
>
>
> Tim
>
That's a damn shame. First Steve Irwin and now Peter Brock. I used to have a
video of 10 years at Bathurst and I remember Brock featuring heavily in it.
Wish I hadn't cleared it out now.

Bad week for Oz.

A