Australian Motorsports Legend, Peter Brock dies in wreck.

R.I.P. Peter Brock (1945 - September 8 2006)
Peter Brock, Australian motor sports legend and "king of the mountain" passed away yesterday in a car wreck while participating in the Targa West Tarmac Rally just outside of Perth. Peter's co-driver Mick Hone survived the wreck and is being treated at Swan Districts Hospital. [More detail and Memorial Page hosted on HoldenV8.com]

According to an AP newswire story, Brock will be given a state funeral in honor of his outstanding achievements and inspiring career. From all of us at StreetFire.net our hearts and prayers go out to Peter's wife Beverly and their three children.

Update: Thanks to Chris Paukert from WindingRoad.com for finding a video from Tasmanian TV that covered this tragic event event. Also here is a video of Brock from Bathurst exhibition run.


[Offical Peter Brock Website]
[Peter Brock Foundation]
[Video: Memorial Tribute to Peter Brock]
Thank you skoda_motorsports for the video tribute.