Peter Brock has died

GreekLunatic · Post by **GreekLunatic** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 5:20 pm

RIP Brocky i hope this spurs on the guys on sunday and so on into the finals. Brocky Loved his magpies

melissa · Post by **melissa** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 5:28 pm

What the hell is the world coming to? Very sad news. R.I.P Brockie and condolences to his family. A genuine Collingwood man. Hope they can win Sunday for him. The black arm bands will be out in force.

Post by **Donny** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 5:44 pm

Early days for Brocky in his Holden powered Austin A30.

Given that Brocks first car ever, was an Austin Seven purchased for five pounds, it was perhaps not surprising that his first race car should also be an Austin. While his first car had no brakes and indeed, no body (yes just a chassis - the body removed with Dads axe!), his first race car had both these innovations. Nevertheless, it was still totally unconventional.

On his release from National Service in 1967, Brock planned his first racing weapon. Money was tight, however Brock and his friend Ken Mitchell had planned to share the driving duties in the A30. They worked hard weekends putting this car together. A 179 Holden engine was sourced from a wreck, an A30 body purchased from Wagga, and parts begged and borrowed from friends.

More here: http://www.brock05.com/brockA30.php

~Madness~ · Post by **~Madness~** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:03 pm

All this death, it is gut wretching. I had the same feeling today that I had when Sept 11 happened. Just shock to lose two brilliant icons in the one week.

Bloody hell!!!!

Post by **Dark Beanie** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:12 pm

RIP Peter Brock.

Ch7 has just announced that they will have a tribute to Peter Brock on Sunday at 7.30pm

leelee · Post by **leelee** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:16 pm

R.I.P.

PETER BROCK 1945-2006

MK · Post by MK » Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:19 pm

LEGEND

Sam · Post by **Sam** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:24 pm

A Champion and a Gentleman
R.I.P.

Peter Brock 1945-2006

Go_The_Mighty_Magpies · Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:31 pm

RIP Brocky.

die4pies · Post by **die4pies** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:31 pm

Just a suggestion.

One great Collingwood man's tribute to another.

Joel · Post by **Joel** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:50 pm

What a sad week. Poor bloke. Brocky was a champion driver, and will long be remembered. RIP.

Holbrook Bloke · Post by **Holbrook Bloke** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:15 pm

I was absolutely stunned when i heard the news today. Brock was to car racing what Daicos was to Collingwood - synonymous & legends.

I had the pleasure of speaking to Brocky at Sydney Airport baggage collection on the Monday after the Pies v Blues game. All we talked about was the Pies and the win over the Blues and could we take the next step.

Re die4pies suggested change to Bucks guernsey, there were blokes wearing those guernseys on Mount Panarama most years i went (1970s/80s). I loved it.

I think it's great that the Pies are wearing black armbands this weekend. When we gather to watch the game at Wests up here in Sydney, I'll be wearing Brocky & Bucks signed guernsey.

RIP Brocky

Brett · Post by **Brett** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:19 pm

What a tragic loss to both Collingwood people and also Holden devotees. Armbands on Sunday is the respectfull gesture by the club and with a little luck they will win as well for Peter Perfect.
RIP to a great Australian!

Post by **WhyPhilWhy?** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:44 pm

Fanastic idea D4P - a fantastic tribute to a great Pies man. I hope someone at the club sees it in time.

Didaicos · Post by **Didaicos** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:45 pm

Great idea, but also understandable is Bux isn't up for it; Big responsibility to carry Brocky's number

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Peter Brock has died