Brocky Memorial at Sandown. Who's going?

FRDGAL · 21-09-2006, 04:24 PM

Hi all

Whoosha and I are heading to Sandown tomorrow for Brocky's memorial. We were wondering who else is going and maybe catch up with fellow members while we're there.

Starts at 2pm. Gates open at 12pm.

Krissy

dirt 01 · 21-09-2006, 08:07 PM

I am thinking there could be a small crowd. He really was, in the later years ,no one to look at with admiration.

Absolutely everyone I have talked to, including friends young and old think he isnt really a loss in the way someone like Steve Irwin was.

I wouldnt bother going myself...

Pinkbits · 21-09-2006, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dirt 01

I am thinking there could be a small crowd. He really was, in the later years ,no one to look at with admiration.

Absolutely everyone I have talked to, including friends young and old think he isnt really a loss in the way someone like Steve Irwin was.

I wouldnt bother going myself...

You obviously did not watch the funeral service on Tuesday.

Pouki · 21-09-2006, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dirt 01

I am thinking there could be a small crowd. He really was, in the later years ,no one to look at with admiration.

Absolutely everyone I have talked to, including friends young and old think he isnt really a loss in the way someone like Steve Irwin was.

I wouldnt bother going myself...

how can u say something like that he was as big loss as steve irwin was stop being so selfish and get a grip mate

out:

Pinkbits · 21-09-2006, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dirt 01

I am thinking there could be a small crowd. He really was, in the later years ,no one to look at with admiration.

Absolutely everyone I have talked to, including friends young and old think he isnt really a loss in the way someone like Steve Irwin was.

I wouldnt bother going myself...

I'm also thinking, with a post count of only 3 we won't have to put up with your nonsense for very long.

FRDGAL · 21-09-2006, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dirt 01

I am thinking there could be a small crowd. He really was, in the later years ,no one to look at with admiration.

Absolutely everyone I have talked to, including friends young and old think he isnt really a loss in the way someone like Steve Irwin was.

I wouldnt bother going myself...

Fair enough. You've got your opinion on the guy and that's cool but it might be better suited elsewhere because this particular thread is about possibly meeting up with some fellow forum members - finding out who's going to the memorial. Simple really

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So I'll just go ahead and assume that you won't be there and we won't be seeing you...

Anyhoo, so far it's myself, Whoosha and I think CAMS290 aswell. Anyone else?

Smoked · 22-09-2006, 02:01 AM

Im might be heading down there. I havent really payed my respects due to uni and work commitments. If I see you, Ill stop and say hello.

Pouki · 22-09-2006, 08:20 AM

might be coming down depends if i get some time cheers mate

Rob · 22-09-2006, 09:26 AM

I'd love to attend, but I've gotta work :(

Falcon Freak · 22-09-2006, 09:27 AM

Not me.

FF

Christiaan · 22-09-2006, 12:34 PM

I'll be there for a looksee.

tickford2001 · 22-09-2006, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirt 01

I am thinking there could be a small crowd. He really was, in the later years ,no one to look at with admiration.

Absolutely everyone I have talked to, including friends young and old think he isnt really a loss in the way someone like Steve Irwin was.

I wouldnt bother going myself...

looks like you have been talking to the minority then...

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,20457426-2,00.html

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September 22, 2006 02:20pm

MORE than 10,000 people gathered today at Melbourne's Sandown Raceway for a public tribute to motor racing legend Peter Brock.

Brock, who won nine Sandown Endurance titles, was killed during a rally in Western Australia two weeks ago.

Following the state funeral for the touring car legend earlier this week, today's gathering, which began at 2pm (AEST), was a public tribute to Australia's most popular race driver.

Race rivals and teammates, including Ford driver Allan Moffat and John Harvey, were to speak during the tribute, along with five-times Australian V8 supercar champion Mark Skaife.

The day will also feature several of Brock's race cars and will be highlighted by son James doing a lap of honour in a replica of Brock's early Austin A30 race car.

sounds like a good crowd turned up, it would have been good to see the historic cars there circulating too.

TZENU · 22-09-2006, 06:10 PM

So did anybody from here attend??? Thoughts???

**Whoosha** · 22-09-2006, 06:15 PM

Just got back what can I say it was a fitting send off for a motoring ledgen it doesn"t mater what side of the street you are from the biggest storys cheers , appluse , and tears came from our own ford ledgen Allan Moffat

.......... RIP....... BROCKY.....................

uranium_death · 22-09-2006, 06:31 PM

Lots of people went which was good.

Many people who know nothing about cars or motorsport would have gone for the legend, not for the man.

Peter Brock to us as the family man will be forgotten. But the legend will always live on.

Glad to hear it all went well. And the new trophy being made for the winner of Panorama is fitting to Brock's memory and his dominance on the track spanning 3 decades.

FRDGAL · 22-09-2006, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Whoosha

Just got back what can I say it was a fitting send off for a motoring ledgen it doesn"t mater what side of the street you are from the biggest storys cheers , appluse , and tears came from our own ford ledgen Allan Moffat

.......... RIP....... BROCKY.....................

I agree with you there. It was a send off that he deserved and it was beautifully done. I was ok until Moffat stood up. His moving tribute to Brocky bought me to tears. There was no Ford / Holden rivalry today. Today, everyone came together to honour one of Australia's legends. It was a nice memorial and I'm glad I was there and a part of it. Won't ever forget it.

**Silver Ghia** · 22-09-2006, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FRDGAL_AU6

I agree with you there. It was a send off that he deserved and it was beautifully done. I was ok until Moffat stood up. His moving tribute to Brocky bought me to tears. There was no Ford / Holden rivalry today. Today, everyone came together to honour one of Australia's legends. It was a nice memorial and I'm glad I was there and a part of it. Won't ever forget it.

Moffy was in tears too....

Dont forget they were team mates together at one stage, racing in Europe etc.... And they had great respect for eachother when racing as rivals, never swapping paint. It was good clean racing.

GTP-814 · 22-09-2006, 11:25 PM

none of my mates went (including holden fans) as they lost the following years ago

EDXRSW · 22-09-2006, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FRDGAL_AU6

I agree with you there. It was a send off that he deserved and it was beautifully done. I was ok until Moffat stood up. His moving tribute to Brocky bought me to tears. There was no Ford / Holden rivalry today. Today, everyone came together to honour one of Australia's legends. It was a nice memorial and I'm glad I was there and a part of it. Won't ever forget it.

totally agree it was a great way to remember a great aussie legend.and iwas fine until Moffat got the standing ovation and then i was gone too.will never forget it.

UNRULY · 23-09-2006, 12:22 AM

Outbackjack · 23-09-2006, 01:03 AM

Great pics unruly....

UNRULY · 23-09-2006, 01:12 AM

Lukeyson · 23-09-2006, 11:53 AM

maybe people think its cool to say silly stuff because this is a Ford forum, and he mainly was racing in a Holden ?

Its not the case, PB was an Aussie legend and most Ford or Holden fans respect that.

If i lived down that way i woulda gone along to pay my respects as a racing fan.

Nice pics Unruly !

FPV8U · 23-09-2006, 12:38 PM

I would have loved to have gone but couldn't make it, looks like a fitting tribute to the great man, seeing Moffet in tears on the news really showed how much respect there was between them evan with there strong rivalry on the track.