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Peter Brock - Killed in car rally
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Racin Jason
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I was never a fan, but I won't be doing a GERMaine Greer.
Condolences to all his friends and family.
R.I.P. Brocky.
Condolences to all his friends and family.
R.I.P. Brocky.
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I think it is already being organised nascar12.
One of the Television programmes interviewed Dick about this , and he looked stunned almost like he couldn't believe , or couldn't accept the news, but was nevertheless magnanamous in his comments about Brocky
Later they had Bev on the same show and to her credit she was also very complimentory and didn't get into anything personal.
On the germain greer comments, I know she's just a bitter old bag so what do you expect; But , . . . did that Chanel 9 really need to put that sh1t to air? are chanel 9 the real villans here , I mean they could have just not run that story, couldn't they ! Buzzards !Ghouls!
Later they had Bev on the same show and to her credit she was also very complimentory and didn't get into anything personal.
On the germain greer comments, I know she's just a bitter old bag so what do you expect; But , . . . did that Chanel 9 really need to put that sh1t to air? are chanel 9 the real villans here , I mean they could have just not run that story, couldn't they ! Buzzards !Ghouls!
What a shock and as we have said on another thread a great driver.
He did do a few unusual things but he did do great things for deserving kids.
I know when he retired he signed stuff for his fans at every race track until every one of them got an autograph. I will treasure mine even more now.
All those guys that raced against Brock deserve great reconision because they did race great races together.
RIP Peter Brock
He did do a few unusual things but he did do great things for deserving kids.
I know when he retired he signed stuff for his fans at every race track until every one of them got an autograph. I will treasure mine even more now.
All those guys that raced against Brock deserve great reconision because they did race great races together.
RIP Peter Brock
RIP Brocky..I am a Ford & DJR Fan through & through but deep down I was a Brock
Fan (very much in the closet about it I may add) there was nothing I liked better then
seeing him beaten & was very upset when he was not but you knew that it was the
best racing you had just watched......he had a style that made it look so easy & like we
could all just do it... like 05 said I dont think he ever turned one fan away..& what he
done with the Bock Fondation for the needy just shows how giving the guy was. Its
the likes of him & a few others that have been aroune a while that have a great passion
for our sport is the reason it is where it is today...If a may be as bold to borrow Rob
18's line.
"Luv him or loathe him he is a loss for motorsport in this country."
PS he did give us Ford Fans a few wins when he come over to our side (but not as
many as he stole from us)
Condolences to all his friends and family
Fan (very much in the closet about it I may add) there was nothing I liked better then
seeing him beaten & was very upset when he was not but you knew that it was the
best racing you had just watched......he had a style that made it look so easy & like we
could all just do it... like 05 said I dont think he ever turned one fan away..& what he
done with the Bock Fondation for the needy just shows how giving the guy was. Its
the likes of him & a few others that have been aroune a while that have a great passion
for our sport is the reason it is where it is today...If a may be as bold to borrow Rob
18's line.
"Luv him or loathe him he is a loss for motorsport in this country."
PS he did give us Ford Fans a few wins when he come over to our side (but not as
many as he stole from us)
Condolences to all his friends and family
Rusty was in the crowd as was the "Dark Lord". Lowndsey looked terrible. He is having a tough time with Brocky's death and even questioned getting back in a car on the tribute Grant did on Ch 7. Bathurst could be interesting with every driver facing the reality that they are not immortal and that the sport is actually dangerous. We have been lucky to not lose anyone for years on the track, so I guess something like this brings it all home to everyone.
One of the nicest things I saw on the funeral was Bev and the new woman being led out together afterwards.
One of the nicest things I saw on the funeral was Bev and the new woman being led out together afterwards.
See former Miss Australia Michelle Downes has come out in a womens magazine saying that Brock had bashed her and had asked for an abortion when she was pregnant.
My old man never was a Brock fan even when he loved his Holdens and chevs in the early seventies. I was only a kid at the time but i always like HO's(nothings changed really still like a good HO)
My family have always taken a dim view of wife bashing and it wasn't till he changed his alliegence to Ford and Dick that he told me why.
So Bev's argument doesn't hold water. It was common knowledge years ago and it's a bit of a shock to those today that didn't.
My old man never was a Brock fan even when he loved his Holdens and chevs in the early seventies. I was only a kid at the time but i always like HO's(nothings changed really still like a good HO)
My family have always taken a dim view of wife bashing and it wasn't till he changed his alliegence to Ford and Dick that he told me why.
So Bev's argument doesn't hold water. It was common knowledge years ago and it's a bit of a shock to those today that didn't.
MOTOR racing legend Peter Brock may not have always lived up to his Peter Perfect tag, but he was not a violent or aggressive man, his former partner Bev Brock said today.
Mrs Brock today said she was disappointed to have to defend the late sporting icon against allegations of domestic violence that surfaced in a women's magazine, published today.
In an interview with New Idea, former Miss Australia Michelle Downes alleges Brock repeatedly beat her and encouraged her to have an abortion during their brief marriage more than 30 years ago.
Ms Downes claimed their year-long union was marred by frequent beatings that began on their honeymoon, and sometimes left her bruised and bleeding.
However, Bev Brock today questioned the timing of the allegations, which come just over two months after the man dubbed The King of the Mountain was killed while participating in a West Australian rally.
Mrs Brock said that during her relationship with Peter Brock, which spanned nearly three decades, she never saw him raise a hand to anyone.
?It is disappointing that after 35 years, when Peter is not here to defend himself, that stories regarding his supposed violence chose to surface,? Mrs Brock said in a statement.
?In the 28 years that Peter and I were together, there was never any sign of violence or aggression of any kind.
?Peter was a complex but gentle soul who could not even bring himself to discipline his children.
?I never saw him raise his hand to anyone or anything in all of that time.
?He spent those years dedicating himself to assisting those in the community who were in need of a helping hand or a kind word.?
In her interview, Ms Downes said Mr Brock demanded sex up to six times a day and would get very moody over professional frustrations.
?I was running down the street with Peter chasing me,? Ms Downes said, recounting one incident.
?And with his full force he just grabbed me and threw me face down on the concrete. I was cut and bleeding.?
Several months later, in December 1974, the former weather girl attempted suicide, claiming she was driven to the brink by another beating and an unwanted abortion.
She told the magazine Mr Brock had wanted to start a family but four months into her pregnancy he delivered an ultimatum.
? ... Peter suddenly came home one night and announced: 'I've decided we shouldn't have a baby. And if you do, I'll leave',? Ms Downes said.
Ms Downes said she had always wanted to speak out about the violence but had felt ashamed and wanted the now-legendary racing driver's career to flourish.
?All I ever wanted to hear him say was that he was sorry,? she said.
Bev Brock, who had three children with Mr Brock before their relationship ended in May last year, said there were many people seeking to capitalise on her former partner's death.
?As a family, we would appreciate being left to remember an incredible man who was not always perfect, yet deserves to be remembered for the amazing things he achieved in his life,? she said.
At the time of his death, Mr Brock was in a new relationship with Julie Bamford.
Hard to decide what is true there ,
Mrs Brock today said she was disappointed to have to defend the late sporting icon against allegations of domestic violence that surfaced in a women's magazine, published today.
In an interview with New Idea, former Miss Australia Michelle Downes alleges Brock repeatedly beat her and encouraged her to have an abortion during their brief marriage more than 30 years ago.
Ms Downes claimed their year-long union was marred by frequent beatings that began on their honeymoon, and sometimes left her bruised and bleeding.
However, Bev Brock today questioned the timing of the allegations, which come just over two months after the man dubbed The King of the Mountain was killed while participating in a West Australian rally.
Mrs Brock said that during her relationship with Peter Brock, which spanned nearly three decades, she never saw him raise a hand to anyone.
?It is disappointing that after 35 years, when Peter is not here to defend himself, that stories regarding his supposed violence chose to surface,? Mrs Brock said in a statement.
?In the 28 years that Peter and I were together, there was never any sign of violence or aggression of any kind.
?Peter was a complex but gentle soul who could not even bring himself to discipline his children.
?I never saw him raise his hand to anyone or anything in all of that time.
?He spent those years dedicating himself to assisting those in the community who were in need of a helping hand or a kind word.?
In her interview, Ms Downes said Mr Brock demanded sex up to six times a day and would get very moody over professional frustrations.
?I was running down the street with Peter chasing me,? Ms Downes said, recounting one incident.
?And with his full force he just grabbed me and threw me face down on the concrete. I was cut and bleeding.?
Several months later, in December 1974, the former weather girl attempted suicide, claiming she was driven to the brink by another beating and an unwanted abortion.
She told the magazine Mr Brock had wanted to start a family but four months into her pregnancy he delivered an ultimatum.
? ... Peter suddenly came home one night and announced: 'I've decided we shouldn't have a baby. And if you do, I'll leave',? Ms Downes said.
Ms Downes said she had always wanted to speak out about the violence but had felt ashamed and wanted the now-legendary racing driver's career to flourish.
?All I ever wanted to hear him say was that he was sorry,? she said.
Bev Brock, who had three children with Mr Brock before their relationship ended in May last year, said there were many people seeking to capitalise on her former partner's death.
?As a family, we would appreciate being left to remember an incredible man who was not always perfect, yet deserves to be remembered for the amazing things he achieved in his life,? she said.
At the time of his death, Mr Brock was in a new relationship with Julie Bamford.
Hard to decide what is true there ,
"The RIse and Fall" alluded to the Downes/Brock marriage being volatile, without detailing, but there were always stories doing the rounds about it being physical. I don't doubt it, there are many, many people who have said off the record that Peter wasn't as Perfect as the PR machine made out (or would've liked), and that there were lots of skeletons rattling around in closets.
I don't doubt Downes' story myself, based on what I've heard people say, and who they were.
I don't doubt Downes' story myself, based on what I've heard people say, and who they were.
I hate every story that comes out after a person is dead!!!
Why because only one person can verify it and it aint gonna be the dead one? But it may be true may not I dont know all I know he was a great driver and that is what I know and remember.
Was this info in the womens mags?
Why because only one person can verify it and it aint gonna be the dead one? But it may be true may not I dont know all I know he was a great driver and that is what I know and remember.
Was this info in the womens mags?