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R.I.P Brocky
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 |
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