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Brock you as still a hero to me & 05 will be here forever. Will miss you but never forget.

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To Bev, my deepest and most sincere condolences, we all know you were the strength behind Pete and the family.

Pete thanks for all the memories, those talks at driver briefings and the words of wisdom that steered a wild and cocky 21 in the right direction way back in 83. I am here today because of you and because of that, you will be in my heart forever my friend.

Glenn Gorick

Former President of the LC LJ Torana Club of New South Wales

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Peter Brock,
A man who became KING OF THE MOUNTAIN, really before my time, but once I started to watch the legend at the end of his career I became inspired, I loved holden, how I wished I could have been like Brocky, a true ambassador for the company and the fans worldwide.

I went to meet Brocky when he came up to the Gateway Tavern in Mildura to help some sponsorship for the Kelly Boys, which everyone knew he would as that was the type of guy Brocky was, a gentle caring man with a true passion and talent for motorsport. After meeting Brocky and getting his autograph I was so excited and thrilled, but the one thing that stood out about him was his kindness and easy going nature, he could talk to anyone and would never knock back an autograph.
Brocky, I was shocked and saddened by your sudden death and will miss you.

Trent Clarke
Merbein, Vic
Aus.

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Our thoughts are with all of Peter's family. We can't imagine to feel what you are all going through at this very sad time, but as they all say God only takes the good young and he needs a legend like Peter up there to help him. He will never be gone in our minds as we figure he isn't here in body but he will always be looking out for his family and his loved ones. We are so sad that we never made it to see him race but I see it as seeing it on TV is the same thing. He will be very sadly missed in our family.

From Graham, Julie and Troy Suter of Moranbah QLD 4744.

p.s. Peter just remember we will always have you in our home with all your memorabilia and we miss you dearly xxx ooo xxx ooo

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WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH BEV, JAMES, ROBERT, ALEXANDRA, BABY OLIVER AND JULIE.

GONE BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, WILL ALWAYS BE THE "KING OF THE MOUNTAIN".

BROCKY YOU WERE OUR HERO NOW AND FOREVER, I WAS BROUGHT UP WATCHING ALL YOUR RACES SINCE 1979, BATHURST WAS THE FAMILLY BBQ EVERY YEAR WE WOULD WATCH EVERYONE GET DRUNK AND GO CRAZY WHEN YOU WON!!! I HAVE CHERISHED THE MEMORIES THAT I HAVE OF YOU, AS YOU ARE THE LEGEND OF RACING.

THANKYOU BROCKY SO MUCH FOR THE GREAT MEMORIES YOU HAVE GIVEN TO ALL OF YOUR FANS.

BROCKY WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS WE ARE ONE OF YOUR NUMBER 1 FANS!!!

R.I.P BROCKY WE WILL SEE YOU ONE DAY

LOVE SAM, KELLY, TAYLA AND ANTHONY D'ASTA

"R.I.P 05"

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It's been a week, one filled with many tears and stories of Peter Brock, Brocky and as my husband called him "GOD". We, as a family, had met you many times at various race tracks in Aus and NZ. You always took the time to make us feel special.

I'm sitting in my husband's office writing this, which is filled with Peter Brock memrobilia, models of your cars, posters etc. In the words of the ANZACS - WE WILL REMEMBER.

Our thoughts go to Bev, James, Robert and Alexandra, who in this most saddest times are still sharing you with us.

Dave, Ena and Tamera Fisher
Newcastle

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WHAT A LEGEND, WHAT A CHAMPION, WHAT A KING,

YOU WERE THE CREAM OF THE CROP THE ULTIMATE LEGEND TO ALL FANS (HOLDEN AND FORD). YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. THE WORLD IS A MUCH SADDER PLACE….

LOVE YOU……. SEE YOU ONE DAY……………..

05 FOREVER
RIP
MISS YA MATE

THE LOGUE FAMILY

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Peter, you were the life of racing. You were and still are fantastic. You will be sadly missed by all, but never forgotten.
RIP your soul is beautiful.
Love Amanda, Perth WA.

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Dear Peter Brock

Thank you for all the joy you brought to my life you where such a nice person and the best ever supercar driver of all time and there will never be anyone as great as you again.

RIP
YOUR BIGGEST FAN
DORIS

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I am a motor racing fan and I was born the day Peter won his first Bathurst so I grew up with stories by by my father telling me that he was racing between the delivery room and the TV room. But my father was able to watch the entire race before I came into the world. So every year after that I shared my birthday celebrations with the bathurst race. I have met Peter so many times over the years and have enjoyed conversation about motor sports in Australia and around the world he will be sadly missed and he was a true aussie champion. My condolences go to his family and friends. It was a terrible loss to the motor industry. He will always be remembered.

Rachael Kersey

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I am an Aussie in Malta and when I read on internet about Peter's passing I was shocked and saddened. He truly was a perfect driver and I was lucky enough to have him play with my motor when I was a car salesman many years ago. He was magic, I am truly sorry for his family and friends and he always made me feel proud to be an Australian. I will always remember him.

JULIAN GATT

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The tragic loss of an Australian legend...
One thing's for sure - Australian motor racing will never be the same again.
Peter Brock was a true inspiration and will be very sadly missed by so very many people,
Deepest sympathies to Peter's family and friends and to each and every person affected by his untimely passing.

R.I.P. Brocky - you will always be 'The King' .

xxxx

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Brocky you were an inspiration & a mate
God speed.
GA

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Our hearts go out to the Brock family on this sad day in history. Peter was a great man and will be hugely missed in the motor sport community. Bathurst is never going to be the same again, it is going to be a lonely place without his presence walking around. Peter will never be replaced and will live on in all our hearts forever.

PETER PERFECT.....WILL LIVE ON IN OUR HEARS FOREVER!

R.I.P
Jason, Natalie and Maddison
Moree NSW

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Peter Brock

The legend of motor sport. Thanx for the great memories and remember.
We will always remember your beautiful smile
You’re the king of the mountain, peter perfect and Brocky.
WE WILL ALWAYZ REMEMBER OUR BROCKY.
OUR CONDOLENCES TO OUR PETER PERFECT

MEGZ AND ITCHY

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Peter Brock well what can you say he was a legend and always will be in the eyes of motor sports and all the fans friends and family he left behind. He was a true inspiration to just about all aussies everywhere not only for his triumphs in racing but his dedication to road safety.

Rest in peace Brocky you will never be forgotten but always be missed.

Dean and Gemma

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I just can't believe it. If all our tears could bring you home you would have been there on saturday morning. My family is in shock at your passing, you someone we never met but feel we knew. Love to your family and some of our strength to help you get through these senseless times.

05 forever xxx
Jennine

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What can we say, such a tragic loss of a brilliant race driver who entertained so many people over numerous years but touched so many others through his road safety campaigns,inspiring addresses and just plain friendliness to so many people.

Condolences to Bev, James, Robert, and Alexandra.

Denis, Warrick, Damien and Neil Spooner

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Great Legends Never Die They Just Cruise Along Forever

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Dearest Bev and family my heart goes out to you all. The king of the mountain will always be in our hearts...

Love always Kareena, Aaron and Brad

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Brocky you will never be forgotten you were my hero race on and on

David, Brendan, Adam and Sue Swinfield Niagara Park NSW

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Deepest Sympathy, Heartfelt Condolences to Bev and Family on the passing of Peter, A True Blue Aussie Hero. He will be remembered fondly in our household forever as he was Our Champion. Peter touched our hearts and will forever remain in them. Only the good die young, and he was the best!! May the King Rest In Peace.

Tazi,Shane,Chris,Hannah,Kelly,Simone

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What a tragic end to a wonderful human........yes he may have died doing what he loves best, we will miss such a lovely down to earth gentleman. My husband has idolised this wonderful man for as long as I have known him....17 years.....he introduced me to brocky when we met.....our son was named after him........I so wanted him to meet my other 2 children also........sincere condolences to the Brock family.........may he RIP and his legend live forever....

Kind regards the Bishop family.......

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A TRUE AUSSIE LEGEND WHO WILL BE SADLY MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. BROCKY YOU WERE MY CHILDHOOD HERO.R.I.P.

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To have never personally known the international figure but feel like you were a mate, is always felt harder when you are gone. The saying is true, you don't realise what you've lost until its' gone. You are a great loss to the racing world and the world itself. Goodbye Peter, and now you have all the space in the universe to run as many races as you want.

Cheryl, Sam and Nara

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To Bev and the Family our condolences.
You Husband and Father was a grate man to the racing world.
Thank you for shearing him with us he will always be remembered by the world.

Racing Fans from N.Z.

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For Peter,

Mate, you are one of my life’s hero’s. Apart from your ability to win races, I loved the way we could, as ordinary racers talk with you without feeling the need to put you an a pedestal .

Classic Adelaide will be the poorer without your personality and spirit.

R.I.P.

Rob Black

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Peter Brock
We met Peter in Frankston and he a very nice guy and the motor racing lost a star.

Heather and Doug
Frankston

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Peter, You were my inspiration for rebuilding, driving and loving Toranas and motor racing in general.

A highly evolved spirit, you are now riding the spiral to the end and may just go where no ones been. I wish I could have met you but alas, our paths never crossed in this life, maybe on the next lap.

The world is a much colder place without your presence.

RIP Mate,
Roy Taylor, Melbourne

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TO BEV, JAMES, ROBERT AND ALEXANDRA
HE IS GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
HIS HERBAL TEA BAGS WILL STAY IN OUR CUPBOARD FOR EVER.

RUSSELL AND LINDA-EBC BRAKES

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To Bev and family,

Peter was a legend. Bev our love goes to you hope all goes well for you and the family. God bless always.

from Greg and Liz. Vic

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Sir Edmund Hillary May Have Conquered Mount Everest,
But You Brocky, You Conquered "THE MOUNTAIN"

RIP Peter. You Were The Best

Gary Balchin
Lennox Head, N.S.W.

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Living in the small town of Gidgegannup words cannot express the deepest sadness I felt that day when I heard of Peter's passing. I only met him once at Barbagello in WA on his farwell tour, but it felt like I new him more than just that one time. You were still young at heart and we will all miss you.

Martin Davis

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My hero, I have followed your career since 1978 as a 14 year old, I have your signature tattooed on my arm.You will always be with me.

Sincere sympathy to all your family, friends and fans.
Bruce Hocking, Bendigo.

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The Howton family of Melbourne, Victoria, would like to offer sincere condolences to the close friends and family of Peter Geoffrey Brock.

Take care and be well.

From Steve Howton.

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Peter,
You are a legend. I have memories of you from when I was a little girl watching Bathurst with my Dad. Holden and 05 will live on.

God bless,
Catherine

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Peter Brock,
You are a legend and I believe you made HOLDEN what it is today,
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
May you Rest In Peace.
Ello & Family

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Hi Peter, I will never believe you have left us. It only seems like yesterday that we were standing side by side. Remember you lovingly with enjoyment signing my German shepherd dog photo (HI BROCKIE WOOF WOOF).

I have followed you since 1969, and when I met THE GREAT ONE, I was amazed that you were still a natural down to earth person that you had all the time on earth for ANYONE.

I am not ashamed to say that you are my idol, and that I loved you. With all the tears that have flowed, you would think the drought has broken. I hope this is all but a dream, see you at Bathurst, mate.

Love you and admire you for ever, Reg, Monika, and Brockie Anderson.

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To the Brock family, friends and fans,

My heart goes out to you all. I grew up in the 1970s watching Peter tame the Mountain and beat my favourite Ford drivers - it was my favourite weekend of the year and a special time for father-daughter bonding. I believe that our Holden versus Ford opposition would not have taken such strong roots without Peter. Last week the world lost a great man, athelete and philosopher - he will never be forgotten and will aways be an inspiration to current and future Aussies.

Rebecca Langlands
Coorparoo
Queensland

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DEAR PETER

Thanks for the memories. you always had time for everyone. We have watched you in every Bathurst.

We met you at Bev's book launch in Adelaide, also at the Clipsal and Classic bay to Birdwood which you drove a Torana XU1.

You will be truly missed.

Deepest sympathies to all the family.

From Des, Liz & Miranda. Leach xxx
HDT Owners Club (SA).

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To the Brock family

I've always been a ford fan but hearing of Brocky's death ripped my heart out, he was the true legend, there will never be another "Brocky" my thoughts are with you all

Dee Fitzgerald n family xx

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We first met you on a cold morning about 1 o'clock in rockhampton qld you were so nice and stopped for a chat we then saw you again at lakeside a year or so later and you remembered us we were amazed you will live on for ever in our hearts and minds you were and are a legend thank for the memories
Chris & Vicki Ebert
Rockhampton QLD

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Even tho i didnt get to meet you personally, I feel that I have known you for most of my life. I am a keen Holden driver and fan of the Holdens @ Bathurst. My you keep those HOLDEN dreams alive up there and BURN some rubber. Australia has lost a true LEGEND in motor racing.
R.I.P BROCKY.
Love CHOOKY..... NSW

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WE WILL MISS YOU PETER

LIVING IN THE SAME TOWN AS YOU IN HURSTBRIDGE WAS JUST THE BEST.
I WOULD SEE YOU IN TOWN AND YOU WOULD ALWAYS SAY GDAY TO ME OR MY FAMILY SOMETHING THAT I WILL MISS.

YOU ALWAYS HAD THE TIME TO STOP AND CHAT NO MATTER HOW BUSY YOU WERE.
TO LOOSE YOU IS JUST SO WRONG THE WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE JUST HAVING YOU IN IT.

WE WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH BROCKIE.

LOVE ALWAYS COMBRIDGE FAMILY.

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Peter Brock - One of Natures Gentlemen with always a smile and word for everyone. I am sure you will have fun times catching up those who have gone before you.

Marcia Davis

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What can anyone say but,

 05 forever.

seeya mate.

Bob & Trevor Wiley
Jimboomba Qld.

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I watched you race all your career and met you with my 11 year old son this year. You gave your attention and heart felt warmth to us.

My son & I will treasure that moment for ever. I will make sure that we "Live Life".

God Bless Peter Brock may you Rest in Peace.

Keith & Jordaan de Vos

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Peter Brock, you were a great all round genuine person.

The world had a great loss on September 8, 2006.

All the best to family & friends.

RIP
Robert Baker

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BROCKY,

THANKYOU from the bottom of our hearts for all the excitement and wonderful memories you have given us over the years.

Your enthusiasm, talent & love of the sport that you dedicated your life too has inspired so many.

We will never forget those special moments we had with you over the years sitting down with you and sharing a laugh and your life experiences, these memories will stay with us forever.

The world is a heck of a better place with you having been apart of it.

We are going to miss you BROCKY!! We’ll have a drink for you at Bathurst!!!

Our love and thoughts are with Bev and family during this immensely sad time.

The Boyd family

RYE

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BROCKY, my heart broke on friday afternoon and like many more grown men & women I cried. I was lucky to have shaken your hand and speak to you on a few accasions that we met. You always seemed to have time for your fans and no one bigger then me. Thank you BROCKY for the good times and give those fords hell in HEAVEN.

R I P ( BROCKY ) King Of The Mountain
05 forever

John
Finley

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Brocky,

So sorry that you have all suffered the lost of Peter , such a gentleman .
There really isn't sufficient words to describe "Peter Perfect".
A day that will never be forgotten.
Memories in your heart can never be taken away.
To Bev and Family.

Angela

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To Bev, family and friends,
My heart goes out to you all. I had the pleasure in meeting Peter at Indy and then going to Bathurst. What a thrill that was and now I have Peter's autograph tattooed on me as a true fan of what he meant to me. I love my holdens and I loved Brocky. He had a great passion for life, racing and family. Thanks for the memories. I will pass it on to my 4yo son. Trish, Qld

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Brocky,

As a young kid growing up in the seventies you became my idol. Meeting you at Bathurst and Oran Park on several occasions taking the time to chat, sign photos and merchandise made me feel part of your race team. No words can describe the impact you have had on so many people. Thanks for the memories, the excitement and your valuable contribution you have made to this fabulous sport. Your physical presence will be greatly missed at race meetings however your legacy will live on in our hearts forever. For there will only ever be one ‘King of the Mountain’, one ‘Peter Perfect’ and one ‘05’ which is synonymous with the initials PB. Rest In Peace.

To Bev and family and the entire Brock family my deepest sympathies.

Campo

Panania NSW

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Brocky,
A legend in his own right. I grew up with my dad watching you race. You were the best. I'm going miss watching my car racing without you participating although I know you'll be there in spirit. My sincere condolences to your beautiful family and friends.
Julie Browne and Family

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I am just a motor racing fan and spectator, the closest in real life I ever got to him was watching him sign autographs behind the pits at sandown, with Bev by his side, about when lowdes first started, but it's like I've lost my brother,,
To his family and friends, my thoughts are with you.
Mark Czak.

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Peter,

It was always a pleasure to see you race. We saw you at the last race at Lakeside and you were a true sportsman. You always had time for everyone. You made sure everyone had photos and autographs, and all the time apologising for taking so long and holding everyone up. The other crews had packed up and left and you were like the Pied Piper with everyone waiting patiently for their Autographs. I was shattered when I heard the sad news and just couldn't believe it. All I could think of was Not Peter Brock. You will always be King of the Mountain to us, as you are a true Legend. I know you will be watching over everyone.

RIP Peter Brock. My heart goes out to your family and friends at this sad time.

Allison, Darryl, Andrew, and James.

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God bless you peter (GOD) , hope you rest in peace as you will always remain in my heart
Cheers
Tim Bogg

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To the Brock family,

I find it hard to say goodbye, Peter has been a conscious part of my life as far as I can remember and always will be. He is why I love cars, racing and the Australian motor industry. Peter's legacy is so true, I think he is a significant Australian.

He showed us just how dynamic he was,quirky? yes, but most artists are. He did his best work in Australia as an Australian and showed us we can do great things, he has breathed true heart and soul into racing and the auto industry . In doing so he has gained a deep love and respect from so many of us. Sometimes when I think of or see something that slows me down to think, that is just beautiful.......,sometimes it's Peter Brock driving a commodore flat out.Thank you!

Sascha

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So sad to hear what has happend to a wonderful man who will always be remembered as a treasured icon/idol and may many follow in his foot steps and become half a man as was Peter
Sam

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Peter, I watched you for a number of years I idolise you, when you retired there was no one else.
Laurie.

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Dear Beverly, James, Robert, and Alexandra,

Since the age of seven when I first saw the poster of Peter flying high in his XU1, I knew this was no ordinary man. He became my hero, mentor and inspiration. Then in 1986, I had the incredible fortune of working on the HDT pit crew at the Adelaide Grand Prix. All of my dreams had been met and to be so close to Peter, Bev, John Harvey, Neal Lowe and the crew was more than I could have ever asked for.

You were all the most incredible group of people and Peter was not only everything I had read and seen of him in books and on TV, but in real life he was the warmest, most compassionate, caring and incredible person you could ever meet.

I will always cherish the time he took to show me the workings of the team and explain things even though I was just someone off the street that he gave an incredible opportunity to.

I am now 43 and words cannot express the sorrow, pain and heartache I feel for all of you at such a sad loss of a true and Incredible person.

Peter will live on forever and I know that all of the wonderful people that have left tributes the same as I, will forever keep Peters name and incredible achievements alive from generation to generation.

Peter I can't say goodbye it's just too hard, so until I see you at the Bathurst in the sky, go 05 go forever.

With Love and Deepest Sympathy

Les Tarnay

South Australia

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