I remember him 👍 I use to be big in racing, mostly nascar and old poor boy local dirt track racing here in the states but I remember him. loved the sport back in the day. May he Rest In Peace. Yes that’s a very beautiful place 👍
You always remember where you were when something like that happens. I was living in Canberra at the time, but in Sydney on a 3 day conference. It was a real shock, as I was real Brocky fan. I remember that I bought a Monaro 350 in 1970 and then a Torana GTR XU1 in '73, both identical to cars he won with at Bathurst. Thank you for this video.
As a Ford / Moffat fan I always hated Peter Brock, especially in October 😥😥😥but what a fantastic driver and craftsman of the sport. My views of him changed quickly when watching how relaxed he was from an in car commentary during the Bathurst 1000, while still managing to better his lap time. Thanks for the wonderful entertainment Brocky 👍👍👍
The only time I actually saw Brock race ( not on tv) he was driving a Ford ' an XF Falcon at the Thunderdome nascar oval , I remember he got into a massive slide going into a turn due to a burst radiator hose , he corrected it beautifully of course.
Thanks for visiting Brockie's gravesite with your potted history of his life and times. It was a lovely tribute to this fascinating Aussie icon! Thanks for sharing this video of your visit! R.I.P. Peter Brock.
I'll never forget the day I found out. I had just been in Burma with a mate and away from any news for 2 weeks. Arriving in Bangkok I was chatting with another Aussie and remember asking whether Bush had been removed yet. He said no but Brocky and Steve Irwin had both died (Irwin was 9 Sep 2006). Big shock, especially as I had gotten to know Brocky a bit having been a motorsports photographer at that time. He was always a real gentleman and showed great interest in our work behind the camera. Cheers and thanks from Sydney - Dave
@@AussieGraver Indeed it was. Funny how these dates stick in the mind. One story for you - one night I was leaving Bathurst media room at about 9pm after shooting the day's race (I even got to shoot the winner cross the chequered flag that day!). As I was packing my cameras into my boot I heard footsteps approaching. Wasn't too worried but I had a lot of expensive gear and the carpark was dark and empty. I turned around and it was Peter, walking towards me, hand outstretched with a big smile. We shook hands and he thanked me and we had a lovely chat for a few minutes before I drove back to Sydney. Was a lovely experience and showed how real and humble he was, at least in my experience. Cheers mate and thanks for the work you put into your great vids - Dave
I remember that day back in 2006 just like it was Yesterday.. It was an overcast drizzly friday here in WA, and I had just finished up at work and as I was coming home, the woman next door told me the awful news. It was kind of like fait accompli because I broke it to her that Steve Irwin had died and she was similarly shaken up.
You have said it all rest in Peace PETER BROCH a moving and pleasant story thankyou Bathurst was home Town watched at least half of his races it was a thrill to get his autograph twice over the years at the Mt and one at the Ball where he did a great speech a great moment for me was late 70s at Oran Park where the Pit Crews worked on the Cars out on the grass his car was next to AM big Falcon and his crew managed to get a autograph from Brocky that day casually talking to a sponsor dressed in his MHDT casual out fit no effort to stop his meeting and sign a note book I had it was a big thing to be able to stroll the pits another great moment was meeting up with Garry Rodgers Many Thanks for Brocky Story ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The ashes were given to Brocks wife after Brock was cremated in September 2006, then divided between her and Brock's children, James, Robert and Alexandra.
17 years ago, feels like last week, Australian motoring legend🏁
Thanks for the video.
It inspired me to visit the site this past Wednesday, 01/01/2025.
RIP. 05.
Hi Aussie Awesome cemetery. Thank you for sharing. 😊😊😊
I Always wondered where Peter Brock was buried and what his headstone looked like ,
Well done 👍
New subscriber here I love graveyards especially finding a bit of history
A lovely tribute. And a beautiful resting place.
Thank you for video of Peter's grave and his racing history.
I remember him 👍 I use to be big in racing, mostly nascar and old poor boy local dirt track racing here in the states but I remember him. loved the sport back in the day. May he Rest In Peace. Yes that’s a very beautiful place 👍
Thanks Jim, Brocky as he was known is laid to rest not far from my place. Certainly a legend here in Australia.
You always remember where you were when something like that happens. I was living in Canberra at the time, but in Sydney on a 3 day conference. It was a real shock, as I was real Brocky fan. I remember that I bought a Monaro 350 in 1970 and then a Torana GTR XU1 in '73, both identical to cars he won with at Bathurst.
Thank you for this video.
As a Ford / Moffat fan I always hated Peter Brock, especially in October 😥😥😥but what a fantastic driver and craftsman of the sport. My views of him changed quickly when watching how relaxed he was from an in car commentary during the Bathurst 1000, while still managing to better his lap time. Thanks for the wonderful entertainment Brocky 👍👍👍
The only time I actually saw Brock race ( not on tv) he was driving a Ford ' an XF Falcon at the Thunderdome nascar oval , I remember he got into a massive slide going into a turn due to a burst radiator hose , he corrected it beautifully of course.
Nice! He’s definitely on my list!
Thanks for visiting Brockie's gravesite with your potted history of his life and times. It was a lovely tribute to this fascinating Aussie icon! Thanks for sharing this video of your visit! R.I.P. Peter Brock.
Many thanks!
Rest in Peace Brocky. A true Aussie Legend.
Thank you sir
Legends never Die.
Absolutely Barry I lean towards the fords a little bit but all a can say is long live the KING
I'll never forget the day I found out. I had just been in Burma with a mate and away from any news for 2 weeks. Arriving in Bangkok I was chatting with another Aussie and remember asking whether Bush had been removed yet. He said no but Brocky and Steve Irwin had both died (Irwin was 9 Sep 2006). Big shock, especially as I had gotten to know Brocky a bit having been a motorsports photographer at that time. He was always a real gentleman and showed great interest in our work behind the camera. Cheers and thanks from Sydney - Dave
Interesting story Dave thanks. Yeah it was a real shock to lose both of them so close together.
@@AussieGraver Indeed it was. Funny how these dates stick in the mind. One story for you - one night I was leaving Bathurst media room at about 9pm after shooting the day's race (I even got to shoot the winner cross the chequered flag that day!). As I was packing my cameras into my boot I heard footsteps approaching. Wasn't too worried but I had a lot of expensive gear and the carpark was dark and empty. I turned around and it was Peter, walking towards me, hand outstretched with a big smile. We shook hands and he thanked me and we had a lovely chat for a few minutes before I drove back to Sydney.
Was a lovely experience and showed how real and humble he was, at least in my experience.
Cheers mate and thanks for the work you put into your great vids - Dave
Such a beautiful location, i often go there to see a mate, then a walk at Yan Yean. Magic country.😅
I could be wrong but I have a feeling that Peter is not actually buried here, it is just a memorial. I seem to remember that he was cremated.
I remember that day back in 2006 just like it was Yesterday.. It was an overcast drizzly friday here in WA, and I had just finished up at work and as I was coming home, the woman next door told me the awful news. It was kind of like fait accompli because I broke it to her that Steve Irwin had died and she was similarly shaken up.
I also remember it well. I was at work and and one of my Colleagues rang me and told me.
Don’t forget the Around Australia Repco trials.
Thanks
Lovely man sadly missed forever
You have said it all rest in Peace PETER BROCH a moving and pleasant story thankyou Bathurst was home Town watched at least half of his races it was a thrill to get his autograph twice over the years at the Mt and one at the Ball where he did a great speech a great moment for me was late 70s at Oran Park where the Pit Crews worked on the Cars out on the grass his car was next to AM big Falcon and his crew managed to get a autograph from Brocky that day casually talking to a sponsor dressed in his MHDT casual out fit no effort to stop his meeting and sign a note book I had it was a big thing to be able to stroll the pits another great moment was meeting up with Garry Rodgers Many Thanks for Brocky Story ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
His workshop for years was in Queens Avenue off Auburn Road East Hawthorn for years.
Beautiful resting place RIP Brocky
What a beautiful spot for a rest.
Great Vlog I will have to go and have a look thank’s Mick Svenson QLD.
Thanks Mick, When I think about how many Aussies we have lost to soon. Brockie, Steve Irwin, Heath Ledger just to name a few.
@@AussieGraver yeh all gone way to young but never forgotten
2 legends taken that year brocky and steve irwin
A true racing legend and good guy ' killed in a car designed by the other legendary Pete Brock.
Forever on the hill.💓
Peter was cremated and his ashes divided up between family.
The ashes were given to Brocks wife after Brock was cremated in September 2006, then divided between her and Brock's children, James, Robert and Alexandra.
He is not actually buried here.
We have established that it is a memorial
How many of you can remember where you was and what you were doing when the news came through that he had died......I just couldn't believe it.
I thought he was cremated!
Race in Peace, Brocky
17 years today, seems like yesterday