Peter Brock The Legend
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 1:54 amI apologise for starting another thread on the death of Peter Brock but I've had time to think about it and just wanted to put my thoughts down about the great man.
Despite being a Ford fan now the only reason I'm an avid fan of V8 Supercars is because of the great man Peter Brock.
None of my parents, relatives or friends were into motor racing but for some reason in the late 70s and early 80s I used to sit down and watch Bathurst from 7am till the finish about 5pm every year, it used to captivate me.
My family and friends couldn't understand why all I wanted to do was get a HRT Dealer Team jacket and I think there's a photo in my parents photo album of me going to my first North game by myself in the early 80s with my HRT jacket on.
In the late 70s/ early 80s I always arose early despite knowing the main event didn't start till about 9am and the only reason I watched was to see how Brocky did.
Who could forget any of his 9 wins on the mountain?
When he was in a little Torana against those huge Falcons?
When the Mazda RX7s tried to take him on?
When his car broke down and he jumped in his teams other car despite it being miles behind yet going on to win?
Peter Perfect always mesmorized me.
He was an amazing sportsman and the only reason I tuned in every year was to barrack for Brocky.
I didn't want another Holden winning, I didn't want a Mazda or a Ford winning, the only reason I tuned in was to see Brocky win and every win was always special and a priviledge to watch.
Despite still loving car racing nothing beats those days of when Brocky used to win against the odds.
I could think of no more fitting tribute than AVESCO perhaps allowing Mark Skaife to put the "05" on the side of his car this Bathurst despite there probably being issues with that as Mark Winterbottom already has no 5 on his Falcon and seeing Skaifey win Bathurst.
Ive never been a fan of Skaife as most would know but I think nothing would be better than him in an "05" car getting up this year.
Vale Peter Brock, you will be missed.
I'll end this post with the official announcement from the V8 Supercars chairman:
Tony Cochrane, Chairman, V8 Supercars Australia: “Our immediate thoughts are with his family, his children and everybody associated with Peter. It’s a huge loss for V8 Supercars, it’s a huge loss for Australian motor sport and it’s a massive loss for sport in this country.
“Peter gave up so much of his time for children, for charities - to helping others. He was a great role model for so many young athletes not just in motor sport but in sport generally. I hope everybody remembers Peter for all those great things he contributed.
“Peter has always been there. Being at Mount Panorama in four weeks time without Peter Brock ducking and weaving around the pit buildings just won’t be the same.
“He was a great Australian, the sort of bloke that has made this country the fantastic place it is. We can ill-afford to lose the likes of a person of that breed.
“You just can’t simply replace a person like that.â€
Wayne Cattach, Chief Executive Officer, V8 Supercars Australia: "He was thought of as nearly indestructible and we've lost two people this week that we have perceived as indestructible, doing what they love doing. It’s a sense of loss, a sense of shock and a sense of grief for his family.
"V8 Supercars was built on the foundation of people of the likes of Peter Brock, Dick Johnson and Allan Moffat - they were household names before V8 Supercars Australia was even invented.
“They set the template for the future. They contributed as competitors and later as role models. I know Peter in particular played a mentoring role for drivers such as Mark Skaife and Craig Lowndes and his unique quality was that he was at one with the fans.
“You would see him many hours after the other drivers had departed signing autographs patiently with a special message for every fan. There will be a great sense of grieving rising out of this news.
"The most befitting place for a tribute is Bathurst. He forged his name in motor sport on that mountain, I think the fans will come to expect something special and we will provide that. We will obviously give special thought to how we are going to do that and we will take into account the families’ wishes.â€
Despite being a Ford fan now the only reason I'm an avid fan of V8 Supercars is because of the great man Peter Brock.
None of my parents, relatives or friends were into motor racing but for some reason in the late 70s and early 80s I used to sit down and watch Bathurst from 7am till the finish about 5pm every year, it used to captivate me.
My family and friends couldn't understand why all I wanted to do was get a HRT Dealer Team jacket and I think there's a photo in my parents photo album of me going to my first North game by myself in the early 80s with my HRT jacket on.
In the late 70s/ early 80s I always arose early despite knowing the main event didn't start till about 9am and the only reason I watched was to see how Brocky did.
Who could forget any of his 9 wins on the mountain?
When he was in a little Torana against those huge Falcons?
When the Mazda RX7s tried to take him on?
When his car broke down and he jumped in his teams other car despite it being miles behind yet going on to win?
Peter Perfect always mesmorized me.
He was an amazing sportsman and the only reason I tuned in every year was to barrack for Brocky.
I didn't want another Holden winning, I didn't want a Mazda or a Ford winning, the only reason I tuned in was to see Brocky win and every win was always special and a priviledge to watch.
Despite still loving car racing nothing beats those days of when Brocky used to win against the odds.
I could think of no more fitting tribute than AVESCO perhaps allowing Mark Skaife to put the "05" on the side of his car this Bathurst despite there probably being issues with that as Mark Winterbottom already has no 5 on his Falcon and seeing Skaifey win Bathurst.
Ive never been a fan of Skaife as most would know but I think nothing would be better than him in an "05" car getting up this year.
Vale Peter Brock, you will be missed.
I'll end this post with the official announcement from the V8 Supercars chairman:
Tony Cochrane, Chairman, V8 Supercars Australia: “Our immediate thoughts are with his family, his children and everybody associated with Peter. It’s a huge loss for V8 Supercars, it’s a huge loss for Australian motor sport and it’s a massive loss for sport in this country.
“Peter gave up so much of his time for children, for charities - to helping others. He was a great role model for so many young athletes not just in motor sport but in sport generally. I hope everybody remembers Peter for all those great things he contributed.
“Peter has always been there. Being at Mount Panorama in four weeks time without Peter Brock ducking and weaving around the pit buildings just won’t be the same.
“He was a great Australian, the sort of bloke that has made this country the fantastic place it is. We can ill-afford to lose the likes of a person of that breed.
“You just can’t simply replace a person like that.â€
Wayne Cattach, Chief Executive Officer, V8 Supercars Australia: "He was thought of as nearly indestructible and we've lost two people this week that we have perceived as indestructible, doing what they love doing. It’s a sense of loss, a sense of shock and a sense of grief for his family.
"V8 Supercars was built on the foundation of people of the likes of Peter Brock, Dick Johnson and Allan Moffat - they were household names before V8 Supercars Australia was even invented.
“They set the template for the future. They contributed as competitors and later as role models. I know Peter in particular played a mentoring role for drivers such as Mark Skaife and Craig Lowndes and his unique quality was that he was at one with the fans.
“You would see him many hours after the other drivers had departed signing autographs patiently with a special message for every fan. There will be a great sense of grieving rising out of this news.
"The most befitting place for a tribute is Bathurst. He forged his name in motor sport on that mountain, I think the fans will come to expect something special and we will provide that. We will obviously give special thought to how we are going to do that and we will take into account the families’ wishes.â€
sad week for aussies!!!!
. Not related to Germaine Greer by any chance? Just can't handle the HDT/HRT dominance can you.
Why do all Ford followers hate SKAIFE anyway !
