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Old 08-09-2006, 04:09 PM   #1
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Default Brocky has died whilst racing in WA - RIP Brockie

Breaking News on Sky, indicated a motoring driver 'possibly' Peter Brock was killed in competition in WA.

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Old 08-09-2006, 04:10 PM   #2
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I certainly hope not... :(

We need confirmation!
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Old 08-09-2006, 04:11 PM   #3
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The Event was Targa WA - during a special stage today.
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Old 08-09-2006, 04:11 PM   #4
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It was a single vehicle accident.
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Unconfirmed at this point. Certainly hope not!
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Old 08-09-2006, 04:12 PM   #6
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Lots of forums reporting the same :(

News limited just updated repeating the Sky story

Edit: SMH repeating now
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Old 08-09-2006, 04:13 PM   #7
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hope this isnt true people are still morning steve irwins death
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Old 08-09-2006, 04:13 PM   #8
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I hope not.

Trying to search the news articles for more info.
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Old 08-09-2006, 04:15 PM   #9
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http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599...2-1702,00.html
 
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me too, jsut been searching, cannot find anything. But did hear it on the radio
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Old 08-09-2006, 04:15 PM   #11
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**** not another aussie legend

fingers crossed its not true
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Its on sky now,shocking news...
Statement in 15 min they are saying..
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Old 08-09-2006, 04:16 PM   #13
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Comfirmed on CH7 new update. Single car crash while on stage for Targa West.

R.I.P. Mr Brock :(
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Its on fox news now.
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OMG.

For anyone to die, regardless of fame in a Rally is not good.

edit: just saw 7, holy ****, RIP Brocky.
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I heard the same, I really hope it's not true.

I've only read the news on other forums at this stage.
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Old 08-09-2006, 04:17 PM   #17
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its official. just heard it on the news on tele.
what a week for aussie icons.
thank you for your contribution to motorsport.

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I hope it's not true, I also just heard about it then.
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Default Peter Brock Dead??

Apparently on radio they are saying Peter Brock is dead in car accident in WA Targa?? Anyone have more details??
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OMG How terrible if he has!!
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Old 08-09-2006, 04:17 PM   #21
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i jsut found out now from my brother as he heard it on the radio
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Surely not a good week to be a famous Aussie......

RIP Brocky.
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Just read the link on news.com.au.

How absolutely ****** has this week been? First Steve Irwin, now Peter Brock.
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Old 08-09-2006, 04:18 PM   #24
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Are you F****ing serious?!!!??? Is this actually true or just a Sick joke?
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WTF....... if true thats terrible news........
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just heard it on the radio aswell
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Old 08-09-2006, 04:18 PM   #27
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Yeah getting messages NOW saying he died in a Targa in Perth...
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I've been told as well. Trying to get an update. Nothing on the web yet
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Old 08-09-2006, 04:19 PM   #29
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thats deverstating
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Yeah true, looks like he hit a tree.
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