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Post by MarkII on Sept 8, 2006 15:19:37 GMT 10
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Post by dar on Sept 8, 2006 15:44:31 GMT 10
What a week. Poor old Evan is a bit shaky...Brockie once told him to "Live the dream"... He's been my hero for over 40 years ...rallycross, Le Mans ,Bathurst 9 times, done the lot...and killed by a stinkin' Ford! We are all in shock. RIP..Legend.
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Post by No-ToFU Speed on Sept 9, 2006 3:36:38 GMT 10
Its so sad, I envy Evan having a recent chance to talk to him.
Last time I was face to face with him was when I was like 8 and chucking a tantrum because Brockie had banana cake and no chocolate in his caravan thingy.
Its beyond sad he's gone and it feels like there is now a massive void in the world...
I grew up with him through my father... heavily into motorsports and the V8 scene. So a childhood hero of mine is gone...
I guess it also brings to light one of the darker ultimate truths about the dangers of any motorsport... which we often take for granted...
P.S. We a Ford hater Mr Daley? lol
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Post by dar on Sept 9, 2006 7:46:32 GMT 10
P.S. We a Ford hater Mr Daley? lol For the record I loathe Holdens tooo....the V8 Supercars is a dinosaur class with no class!..Drifting is so much more exciting to watch. Brockie used to excite the racing scene...he was rated a few years ago as one of the top 20 most exciting drivers in the world... When we spoke with him during Evan's Eastern Creek Monaro experience it was like HE knew us for years. The charisma he had was just unworldly... My brother (who is 53 years old) has not stopped crying since he heard the news, it's strange how Brock was so much of our growing up...I guess I would be the same except I have experienced a greater personal loss 3 years ago this month...it seems September will be even harder to bare for Evan....in the future. I have 40 years of idolising Brockie...just a little YODA advice remember young notofuspeed that you too are not invincible! |
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Post by Evan on Sept 9, 2006 11:55:26 GMT 10
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Post by No-ToFU Speed on Sept 9, 2006 14:23:55 GMT 10
P.S. We a Ford hater Mr Daley? lol I have 40 years of idolising Brockie...just a little YODA advice remember young notofuspeed that you too are not invincible! Ah thats what I meant by the last lil comment... Its a extremely sad reminder that even the best of the best can fall casualty. So obviously with my (lack of) driving skill... of course Im far from invicible... I never believed myself at any point to be. I apologise if it was taken on the wrong note as it seemed it might have been. |
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Post by petrolfix on Sept 19, 2006 21:14:09 GMT 10
well today was it .
i seen some of the funeral on telly when i was at macca's i couldn't help but to give a few tears.
did anyone tape it i whould like to get a copie so i can see the whole thing?
there is nothing worse than seeing your hero die. his name will always be remberd
R.I.P peter brock
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Post by Evan on Oct 12, 2006 13:56:16 GMT 10
I am going to sign up wth the Peter Brock foundation. $25 a year, helps a lot of people! "By joining, this will directly assist individuals, families and groups in our communities to take steps to make the most of their lives. The Foundation’s charter is to assist those who demonstrate a genuine need. That need may be the crisis encountered with health, education, finances or family unit breakdown." sign up guys! peterbrockfoundation.com.au/home/membership.htmlThere may be some Peter Brock signed memebership cards left. I have seen him sit down and sign them all personally! |
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Post by Evan on Sept 8, 2007 18:12:57 GMT 10
My hero. Died 1 year ago today. PETER BROCK Greatly missed and never forgotten.     |
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