Australian racing driver Peter Brock has been killed in a racing accident.
The prolific motorsport icon was driving a Daytona Coupé and hit a tree at speed, wounding his co-driver and sustaining mortal injuries. Co-driver Mick Hone is said to be in a stable condition.
Western Australian police said that Brock lost control of his vehicle on a bend and collided with a tree while driving in the Targa West '06 rally.
Brock led the Holden factory team to nine Bathurst 1000 victories during the 70s and 80s. Brock retired from racing in 1994, only to return three years later, running two more Bathurst's and a number of enthusiast events, like the Targa West.
Our sympathies go to Peter's relatives and to all who knew and loved him.
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