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In Memory Of Peter Geoffrey (Brockie) Brock

26th February 1945 – 8th September 2006

This memorial website was created in the memory of Peter (Brockie) Geoffrey Brock, born in Hurstbridge, Victoria on the 26th February 1945 and passed away on the 8th September 2006, 61 years of age.

Biography

Full Name: Peter Geoffrey (Brockie) Brock

Born: 26th February 1945

Passed Away: 8th September 2006

Age: 61 years of age

Location: Melbourne,

Country: Australia

Spouse: Beverley

Father: Geoffery

Mother: Ruth

Birth Place: Hurstbridge, Victoria

Children: Sons Jamie and Robert, Daughter Alexandra

Occupation: Professional Racing Driver

Memorial Links

This memorial was created by George on 9 Sep 2006(update)

In Memory Of Peter (Brockie) Geoffrey Brock

PETER BROCK STATISTICS

Peter Brock, Australian motor sport legend and TV personality, was tragically killed after a fatal racing accident in the Targawest rally, Western Australia. Despite retiring is 1997, Peter continued his involvement in motor sport and the media. His extensive list of achievements and awards over a career of 30 years has yet to be challenged by any other Australian sports driver. The British Motor Sport magazine in 2005 announced Brock as the second-best touring car driver in history. Peter was the face of Holden for many years, bringing the Holden Commodore to the forefront of every racing fan's desire.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Bathurst 1000: 1972, 75, 78, 79, 80, 82, 83, 84, 87
Australian Touring Car Champion: 1974, 78, 80
Sandown Endurance Classic: 1973, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 84
Repco Round Australia Trial: 1979

RIP Brockie

PHOTO ALBUMS

Peter Brock's Photo Album

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VISITOR GUESTBOOK - SYMPATHY & CONDOLDENCES

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13 Oct 2008 - Luke Hughes signed this guestbook in memory of Peter Brock brocky live and drivein on in heaven love ya brocky ť read more		22 May 2008 - david smart signed this guestbook in memory of Peter Brock we lost a true blue aussie legend god took the god of motor racing from us at the prime of his life what was he thinking thats life i guess will miss u mate ť read more

3 Oct 2007 - Dennis signed this guestbook in memory of Peter Brock You said "LIVE YOUR DREAMS" Brocky you you have have touched and given warmth and time to many people, your dreams will live on. Goodbye Peter Perfect we will always miss you around the race tracks ť read more		16 Sep 2007 - sherry signed this guestbook in memory of Peter Brock you were a legend n u r my hero keep the paintbrush on the canvas up there u keep on rolling brockie we all love you back here AND YOU WERE MY DADS TRUE LEGEND YOU STILL R HE LOVES YOU MATE :) ť read more

7 Sep 2007 - Colin Edstein signed this guestbook in memory of Peter Brock Although i only met you once the time was vey interesting to say the least. The stories you told and the joy from those stories of your life will always live on. I still get goose bumps while telling people abo... ť read more		7 Sep 2007 - Tai Lawrence signed this guestbook in memory of Peter Brock A year has passed ole mate, the track is dry, keep the pedal down Pete we won't cry..... From your ole Kiwi mate. ť read more

1 Sep 2007 - wendy signed this guestbook in memory of Peter Brock we'll miss you brocky xoxo ť read more		28 Mar 2007 - Brock Kelly signed this guestbook in memory of Peter Brock you will be sadly missed by my family, I hope you rest in peace ť read more

FAMILY AND FRIENDS

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LIFE TIMELINE

1945

Born 26 Feb

Hurstbridge, Victoria

1966

Visits the Bathurst circuit

1967

First race at Winton in his Austin A30

1972

ATCC debut at Calder Park

1976

Formed Team Brock and won his first outing

1980

Became Boss of HDT

1982

1st Bathurst (pole) Commodore VH

1984

1st Bathurst, 1st Sandown Enduro (record), competed at Le Mans

1988

Driving a BMW, 1st Oran Park Enduro

1990

1st Nissan Mobil 500 New Zealand, 2nd Sandown Enduro, 4th Bathurst

1991

Returned to Holden

1995

1st Brock Classic Calder Park

1996

1st Australian GP support race

1997

29th consecutive start at Bathurst, Retires from competition

2006

Passed away 8 Sep

Gidgegannup, WA

VISITOR FLOWERS

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24 May 2008 Melinda placed this flower in memory	15 May 2008 Andrew Bole placed this flower in memory You made such a difference to so many people.	30 Mar 2008 Skye placed this flower in memory you are cool 'Pete'

30 Mar 2008 Skye placed this flower in memory you are cool 'Pete'	28 Feb 2008 Shannon placed this flower in memory You are my legend, Brockie. Miss you :(	29 Nov 2007 Kayla Mclean placed this flower in memory Brocky you will be sadly missed,and always loved. R.I.P Brocky, Kingt of the Mountain

19 Sep 2007 LOUISE DAVIES placed this flower in memory MAY YOUR LOVE FOR CARS LIVE AMONST US YOUR ONE NEVER TO FORGET	11 Sep 2007 amy rychlewski placed this flower in memory rest in peace brocky rememberd always but not forgotten as king of the mountain	8 Sep 2007 Michelle Parker placed this flower in memory Peter, We miss you every day. Thank you for bringing out the best in me. All my love. Michelle

7 Sep 2007 amanda cunningham placed this flower in memory R.I.P BROCKY u r 4ever my HERO. My heart goes out 2 all who loved you. ...FOREVER BROCK	11 Aug 2007 MANNY GALEA placed this flower in memory left huge void in touring car racing, never will be filled	11 Jul 2007 Wes placed this flower in memory Bathurst - It will never be the same without you there Brocky

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