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Old 08-09-2006, 03:05 PM
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Peter Brock dies in car race

Peter Brock has been killed in a Motor Racing accident in Western Australia.

Another legend gone.

He will be sadly missed by many.
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:09 PM
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what tha!

you got a link to that ken? man, thats sad...
sorry lost for words
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:12 PM
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OMG! No way!
There's nothing in the news. I really hope you're wrong Ken!
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:13 PM
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Nothing on the web yet David. It only just happened. His car hit a tree.
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:13 PM
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this is all i can find,

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599...2-1702,00.html
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:14 PM
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Jesus.....what a week.

You wouldn't want be anyone famous atm.
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:14 PM
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What a week....

Peter Brock was a hero of mine.
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:16 PM
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Oh no - not another Aussie icon. I'm not into motor racing but Peter came across as a really nice bloke, a top guy, a decent human being.

Our condolences go out to those he has left behind and his legion of fans.

May you rest in peace Peter.

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Old 08-09-2006, 03:16 PM
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This forum is getting morbid..... hopefully it is just bad reporting.

Geez, if I were someone like Allan Border I'd be careful......
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:17 PM
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A true professional, Ive watched him since he started in racing (I'm a Ford fan) he like Steve Irwin will be sadly missed R.I.P Peter.
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:20 PM
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Wow. Too weird for words.

2 Aussie icons in one week.

They reckon these things come in threes. Let's hope "they" are wrong.

That's terrible news
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:24 PM
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Still unconfirmed as of 15:19 ........
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:26 PM
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It cant be true, Peter Brock is dead too!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:30 PM
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Nothing confirmed yet
another link though

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/...222310976.html
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:31 PM
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100% confirmed at 15:25

Co-Driver seriously injured too.
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:33 PM
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100% confirmed at 15:25

Co-Driver seriously injured too.
The news about his co-driver is so sad too. Hope he makes a full recovery.

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Old 08-09-2006, 03:34 PM
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Can't believe it !



My deepest sympathy to the family.
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:38 PM
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What!??

This can't be true!? Well hell....I'm lost for words..
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:49 PM
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Every News link I have tried says 'the server is busy'. Shows how popular Peter was.
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:53 PM
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www.skynews.com.au

its official.
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