Please forgive the perocial nature of this post.

Peter Brock was my one and only sporting hero since I was a child. I watched
him win the Bathurst 1000 as a kid in his '05 Torana, and later dominate
Australian motor racing in his HSV Holden Commodore.

Brocky was quite simply a legend. He was the sole reason for my own entry
into motorsport. I had the chance to meet Peter on several occasions, on
each of which he was a totally down to earth, nice guy.

I am a rationalist atheist, but Peter Perfect as he was known was the one
guy I was convinced was immortal as far as motorsport was concerned. In his
long and distinguished career, he never sufferered anything worse than a
sore neck in any of his 'offs' - at least until Today.

What a tragedy that the 9 times Bathursr (Mt Panorama) champion was killed
in an insignificant rally driving what was little more than an un-sorted kit
car. Thankfully his end was quick, as he took the full force of a sideways
slide into a tree.

At least he died doing what he loved. The first person to the scene reported
that his right hand was still firmly gripped to the wheel, even after he had
passed away.

Brocky was and will always be a hero to my generation of Aussies. Though he
retired from full time racing many years ago, he couldn't keep away from his
passion. I don't think he ever wanted to grow really old, and now he has
gone out doing what he loved.

What a bloody tragic week for Australian heros...


Tim

Heros? No.

"Tim Epstein" <nospam (AT) nospam (DOT) com> wrote

video of 10 years at Bathurst and I remember Brock featuring heavily in it.
Wish I hadn't cleared it out now.

Bad week for Oz.

A

corey
Your a bloody idiot
MILO
"COREY" <CWARE (AT) AOL (DOT) COM> wrote

"Milo Johnson" <MiloJ2 (AT) bresnan (DOT) net> wrote in
news:aoydnUw9XJJHW5fYnZ2dnUVZ_sednZ2d (AT) bresnan (DOT) com:

heroes you mean?
Tangy

Corey
If it was about a spelling mistake I apologize but that is still stupid as
I'm quite sure we all got the meaning of the post.

MILO
"Tango" <someone (AT) somewhere (DOT) co.uk> wrote

Milo Johnson wrote:
No. I was pointing out the fact that Steve Irwin is not a hero.

"COREY" <CWARE (AT) AOL (DOT) COM> wrote

Tell that too the worlds wildlife you witless cunt!

hehe..You talk to animals? Neat trick.

Sorry but when my favorite F1 driver was killed I didn't call Senna a Hero.
Being a hero has nothing to do with sports. My opinion. Heroes are Firemen who
race into buildings when everyone else races out, police officers who face those
others turn away from, and soldiers who stand on the edges of civilization
making sure my family and I sleep safe. Sports greats are wonderful but not
heroes.

Pierre PAPADOC Legrand
My Blog all about politics and the terror war.
www.papadoc.net/PinkFlamingoBar.html

PAPADOC wrote:

Heroes are defined as people who perform acts of bravery or achieve
great things. I appreciate your point of view, but to many racing
drivers are their heroes. Out of respect for the title of this thread I
personally think we should leave it there and not get dragged into a
troll post.

Cheers
Tony