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Author Topic: Peter Brock dead at 61 Phil Blake Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 558 From: esperance western australia Registered: Nov 2003 posted 09-08-2006 05:18 AM                        Another Australian Icon has joined Steve Irwin. Australian Racing legend has been killed in Western Australia today while participating in a rally. His car hit a tree killing Peter and injuring his co driver. RIP  |  IP: Logged Paul Cassidy Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 549 From: Auckland, New Zealand Registered: Aug 2001 posted 09-08-2006 05:29 AM                        Yes very sad ,he was due to race in the Targa in New Zealand and is very well loved here in NZ , a great sportsmen who gave alot back to the public , supporting youth safe driving and many other acts of sharing his talent and knowledge Famous for winning on the Bathurst mountain many times in 05 [ 09-08-2006, 08:15 PM: Message edited by: Paul Cassidy ]  |  IP: Logged Peter Berrett Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 602 From: Victoria, Australia Registered: Nov 2000 posted 09-08-2006 07:36 PM                        First Steve Irwin and now Peter Brock. Not a good week for Australia. Regards Peter  |  IP: Logged Nick Scott Expert Film Handler Posts: 133 From: nsw austrailia Registered: Nov 2004 posted 09-08-2006 08:26 PM                        Yes it is a sad week in Australia. Peter Brock was a motor sport legend and will be remembered for a long long time. The tree that he hit has taken the lives of 8 people i hope they realise its time to cut it down now. RIP  |  IP: Logged Mike Spaeth Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1129 From: Marietta, GA Registered: Jul 2000 posted 09-09-2006 01:10 AM                        I don't see why you people care.... It's not like you actually knew the guy.... People die every day.... Dick mode off....  |  IP: Logged Nick Scott Expert Film Handler Posts: 133 From: nsw austrailia Registered: Nov 2004 posted 09-09-2006 01:40 AM                        Actually i did no the guy quite well.  |  IP: Logged Paul Cassidy Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 549 From: Auckland, New Zealand Registered: Aug 2001 posted 09-09-2006 06:23 AM                        Yes we did know him and get to meet and talk with him , he was that sort of guy  |  IP: Logged Dennis Benjamin Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1445 From: Denton, MD Registered: Feb 2002 posted 09-09-2006 09:39 AM                        Sounds like he was a decent guy. My heart goes out to his family..  |  IP: Logged Paul Cassidy Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 549 From: Auckland, New Zealand Registered: Aug 2001 posted 09-09-2006 04:36 PM                        If you would like to know what sort of person he was click on the link Peter (Perfect) Brock  |  IP: Logged Keith Peticolas Expert Film Handler Posts: 108 From: Eagle River, Alaska, USA Registered: Aug 2001 posted 09-09-2006 07:17 PM                     It is kinda sad when any of us die. Even if it is someone I don't know or don't like. Imagine how the children of the Croc guy must feel right now. Not caring about life, any life, is a bad road that leads to places like Dachau and the W.T.C.  |  IP: Logged Peter Berrett Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 602 From: Victoria, Australia Registered: Nov 2000 posted 09-10-2006 06:38 AM                        This is surprising A film-tech thread about the death of a famous celebrity and the thread hasn't degenerated into a senseless barrage of insensitive critism and flaming. But then again most of the posters are Australian or Kiwis so why should I be surprised? I do hope somebody cuts that tree down. Should have been done ages ago methinks. cheers Peter  |  IP: Logged Cameron Glendinning Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 845 From: West Ryde, Sydney, NSW Australia Registered: Dec 2005 posted 09-12-2006 04:06 AM                     quote: Peter Berrett I do hope somebody cuts that tree down. Should have been done ages ago methinks. Methinks your right Peter.  |  IP: Logged Dave Williams Wet nipple scene Posts: 1836 From: Salt Lake City, UT, USA Registered: Jan 2000 posted 09-13-2006 05:23 AM                        I have been a racing fan my entire life. Racing was one of the things I always wanted to do. I once had the chance to handle a beautiful Mustang (car not the horse) and hit 155 mph at the two mile mark. It was a great thrill, and very dangerous. Anyone who thinks this is easy or not a sport, just does not understand what a driver must do not just to win, but to survive. I knew of Brock through my young adult life, however mainly was a fan of the Andrettis and Dale. My mother was always partial to Rusty, I think it was more crush than racing style! Any death of someone so beloved is always sad. Death in general, while inevitable and unescapable, still brings emotions of sadness and loss. I have always felt that it comes from unknowingness of that which we cannot experience without surrendering ourselves as well, knowing that there is no return. Peter Brock was an amazing talent behind the wheel. He was an amazing person even when not in a car. His name will live on as his foundation will continue to do his work. I do believe that he will always be there guiding them along their path as they help those who need a leg up. I know his family will find happiness in knowing that he never tried to be an example, he just did what he believed to be right. Ciao Brock, Ciao.  |  IP: Logged Mike Heenan Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1896 From: Scottsdale, AZ, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 09-15-2006 05:31 PM                     I think the reason that this hasn't turned into the bitch fest the other thread has, is because the a-holes in that thread haven't heard of this guy.  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 09-15-2006 08:31 PM                  I think you're right, Mike!  |  IP: Logged

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