Peter Brock
Peter Brock | |
|---|---|
| Born | Peter Geoffrey Brock 26 February 1945 Richmond, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 8 September 2006 (aged 61) |
| Other names | "Peter Perfect", "The King of the Mountain", "Brocky" |
| Occupation | Motor racing driver |
| Years active | 1969–2006 |
| Known for | Nine Bathurst 1000 wins, three Australian Touring Car Championships, founder of Holden Dealer Team |
Peter Geoffrey Brock (26 February 1945 – 8 September 2006), often referred to as "Peter Perfect",[1] "The King of the Mountain", or simply "Brocky", was a distinguished figure in Australian motor racing. His career was predominantly associated with Holden for almost forty years, although he also competed in vehicles from BMW, Ford, Volvo, Porsche, and Peugeot.[2] Over his career, he achieved nine wins at the esteemed Bathurst 1000 endurance race and the Sandown 500, captured three Australian Touring Car Championships, and claimed victory in one Bathurst 24 Hour event. In recognition of his impact on the sport, Brock was inducted into the V8 Supercars Hall of Fame in 2001. Among his entrepreneurial efforts was the establishment of the Holden Dealer Team (HDT), responsible for both his race cars and high-performance road car modifications derived from those vehicles.
Early years
Born at Epworth Hospital in Richmond, Victoria, Peter Brock was the son of Geoff and Ruth Brock (née Laidlay). The family resided in Hurstbridge, Victoria, where Brock spent his entire life. He attended Eltham High School located in Eltham, Victoria. His initial vehicle was an Austin 7 bought for £5 (equivalent to A$10), which he extensively customized, honing his driving abilities despite its lack of braking capability.
In 1965, Brock was conscripted into the Australian Army, completing two years of National Service at Blamey Barracks near Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. He opposed the government’s policy to deploy conscripted soldiers to Vietnam and served as an ambulance driver within the Medical Corps. During this period, he crossed paths with future racing adversary Dick Johnson, who was also stationed there.
While on leave in 1966, Brock attended the Bathurst 500-mile production car race (later renamed the Bathurst 1000). This experience inspired him to pursue professional racing once his military service concluded. His brother, Phil, also entered motorsport and partnered with Peter as a co-driver at the Bathurst 1000 on two occasions.
Racing career
In the early stages of his motorsport journey, Brock gained attention driving notable cars such as a blue six-cylinder Holden-powered Austin A30, establishing himself within touring car racing circles.
Bathurst
Brock made his Bathurst debut during the 1969 Hardie-Ferodo 500 piloting a Holden HT Monaro GTS 350 alongside Des West, finishing third behind teammates Colin Bond and Tony Roberts. His first triumph at the Bathurst 500 came in 1972, which marked the final year that solo driving was permitted over the race’s original 500-mile distance.
From 1972 through to 1987, Brock amassed nine victories at Bathurst—a record that remains unbeaten. His commanding win in the 1979 event with co-driver Jim Richards saw them finish six laps ahead of their nearest rivals, a margin unlikely to be replicated due to later rule changes such as the introduction of the Safety Car in 1987. He also established a touring car lap record on that race’s final lap, which stood until he surpassed it himself in 1982. Across 32 starts at Bathurst, Brock secured pole position on six occasions (1974, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1983, and 1989), predominantly behind the wheel of Holdens. Additionally, he earned pole position for the 1997 V8 Supercars race through co-driver Mark Skaife. These accomplishments contributed to his enduring nickname, King of the Mountain.
Brock also achieved victory in the final running of the Bathurst 24 Hour event in 2003, driving a GM LS-powered Holden Monaro 427C fielded by Garry Rogers Motorsport. Although separate from the Bathurst 1000, Brock regarded this as his tenth win at Bathurst. Sharing driving duties with V8 Supercar competitors Greg Murphy, Jason Bright, and Todd Kelly, their #05 Monaro narrowly edged out the previous year’s winning GRM Monaro by under half a second. Both Monaros finished a substantial twelve laps ahead of third-placed Porsche entries driven by teams including Peter Fitzgerald and Paul Morris.
Sandown
Brock achieved nine triumphs at the Sandown 500, the customary precursor event to Bathurst, including an impressive streak of seven consecutive victories from 1975 through 1981. Over his career in the Australian Touring Car and V8 Supercar championships, he accumulated a total of 37 wins, a milestone equaled by Mark Skaife in 2006 and subsequently exceeded in 2007.
Other Australian racing
Brock had a brief stint in open-wheel competition, securing 8th place in the 1973 Australian Formula 2 Championship while driving a Ford-powered Birrana 273. Although he earned several minor victories, his top finish in a national championship was runner-up to Leo Geoghegan. Harry Firth, head of the Holden Dealer Team (HDT), permitted Brock to explore formula racing to help him "get it out of his system." In early 1984, Brock tested a Ralt RT4 with intentions to participate in the Australian Drivers' Championship and the Australian Grand Prix but ultimately withdrew due to commitments tied to his road car enterprise, touring car obligations, and planned sports car races at Silverstone and Le Mans.
Supported fully by the factory, Brock and the Holden Dealer Team engineered high-performance upgrades for Commodores under CAMS Group C rules from 1980 until 1987. This included homologation specials closely aligned with race vehicles. Within this era, Brock secured six Bathurst 1000 victories over seven years, including two separate hat-tricks (1978–80 alongside Jim Richards and 1982–84 with Larry Perkins and John Harvey), highlighted by a record six-lap winning margin in 1979.
While most famously linked with Holden, Brock also competed with other manufacturers during his career. After parting ways with Holden in 1987, he campaigned a BMW M3 backed by BMW Australia in 1988, achieving his sole BMW victory at the Pepsi 250 held at Oran Park. Subsequently, he piloted a Ford Sierra RS500 during the 1989 and 1990 seasons, aligning himself with the dominant turbocharged Group A cars characteristic of that period.
In addition, Brock raced a Ford XF Falcon V8 in the AUSCAR series based at Calder Park Thunderdome in 1988; unlike contemporaries such as Jim Richards, Allan Grice, and Brad Jones, his participation on superspeedways was limited.
Rising expenses coupled with the withdrawal of UK technical assistance prompted Brock's return to Holden in 1991. He teamed with Larry Perkins to field two Holden VN SS Group A Commodores under Perkins Engineering for one season but continued competing in Commodores within the ATCC subsequently.
In 1994, Brock drove a Volvo 850 during the Eastern Creek 12-Hour event and later represented Volvo Dealer Racing in the 1996 Australian Super Touring Championship, concluding the season sixth overall with a best finish of second place at Lakeside Raceway.
International racing
Brock's initial international competition occurred in 1971 when Harry Firth entered the Holden Dealer Team into the Guia touring car Race at the Macau Grand Prix. Driving an older Series Production LC Torana GTR XU-1, Brock finished second behind Dieter Glemser—the reigning European Touring Car Champion—who piloted a full factory Ford Capri 2600. Another Ford competitor, Allan Moffat, participated but encountered tyre problems and was notably slower. Brock remarked on the minimal scrutineering procedures at Macau, while Firth criticized both Glemser's Capri and Albert Poon's third-placed Alfa Romeo GTA for not adhering strictly to production car standards.
Unlike contemporaries such as Alan Jones and Larry Perkins who pursued full-time international careers, Brock entered the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times as a privateer. In 1976 he drove a Team Brock BMW 3.0CSL rebuilt locally alongside co-driver Brian Muir; their race ended after 17 hours due to head gasket failure. In 1981, paired with former HDT teammate Colin Bond and Jim Richards in a Porsche Cars Australia #74 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR, they participated in practice but did not start the race.
At the Australian Grand Prix meeting in 1983, sports car racer and former Bathurst winner John Fitzpatrick encouraged Brock to compete overseas. With sponsorship from Bob Jane T-Marts owner Bob Jane, Brock secured a rented Porsche 956B for the 1984 season. Partnered with Larry Perkins, they finished 21st at the 1000 km of Silverstone after suspension repairs and later contested the 24 Hours of Le Mans that year. Perkins qualified fifteenth; Brock was marginally slower on race tyres. The team climbed as high as fifth before retiring following Perkins’ crash while attempting to regain lost time amid mechanical difficulties. This campaign—alongside other Australians including winner Vern Schuppan and Formula One World Champion Alan Jones—was chronicled in "LeMans The Australian Assault."
During his European tenure in 1984, despite his prominence in Australian motorsport, Brock played second fiddle to ex-Formula One driver Perkins regarding media attention. Perkins noted that Brock found it challenging to engage with European journalists unfamiliar with his reputation.
Brock also partnered with British racer Gerry Marshall to secure second place at the 1977 Spa 24 Hours driving a Vauxhall Magnum. He surprised many by winning the demanding 1979 Repco Round Australia Trial for HDT behind the wheel of a six-cylinder Holden VB Commodore alongside co-drivers Noel Richards and Matthew Philip. Unlike his typical circuit racing endeavors, this endurance rally encompassed varied terrain. Initially perceived by media as merely a promotional stunt by Holden, Brock returned when the Round Australia Trial was revived in 1995 with Mobil sponsorship—driving a Holden Racing Team-prepared VR Commodore—and finished third behind teammate Ed Ordynski, a former Australian Rally Champion.
Retirement activities
Following 1991, Brock continued to compete privately with Advantage Racing Commodores during the 1992 and 1993 Australian Touring Car championships before moving to the factory-backed Holden Racing Team in 1994. He concluded his full-time driving career after the 1997 season.
In the 1998 PlayStation Rally, previously known as the Australian Safari, Brock entered the Production Class driving a near-stock Holden Jackaroo, modified solely for safety purposes. Alongside co-driver Wayne Webster, he completed the grueling 22-day, 18,000-kilometre journey across Australia, securing second place overall and winning their class.
After retiring, Brock made two appearances at Bathurst. In 2002, he teamed up with Team Brock driver Craig Baird in a Holden Commodore VX but finished 23rd due to engine troubles. Two years later, in 2004, he returned to the Holden Racing Team alongside Jason Plato in a Commodore VY; their race was cut short after a collision caused a Falcon to overturn and inflicted damage on their vehicle.
Brock also piloted a Holden Monaro 427C for Garry Rogers Motorsport (GRM), sweeping all four races supporting the 2003 Australian Grand Prix. This impressive performance led him to compete in the 2003 Australian Nations Cup Championship with a second GRM Monaro before launching his own team with stepson James Brock in 2004. At the 2003 Bathurst 24 Hour, he achieved his tenth endurance victory alongside Greg Murphy, Jason Bright, and Todd Kelly in a GRM Monaro powered by a controversial 7.0L V8 engine rather than the production model’s standard 5.7L unit, attracting criticism for straying from homologation regulations.
In 2002, Brock returned as team patron for Rod Nash Racing’s V8 Supercar Commodore, rebranded as 'Team Brock' for Bathurst. This branding extended into 2003 with Paul Weel Racing, where Brock served as mentor rather than driver but eventually parted ways due to limited influence over team operations.
He occasionally took part in enthusiast events such as Targa Tasmania, driving Holden Special Vehicles-built Monaros. His lasting appeal helped him maintain sponsorship agreements with Mobil and Bridgestone tyres, with his earlier Energy Polariser controversy largely fading from public memory.
Motor safety campaign
Brock partnered with Victorian authorities to support anti-drink-driving initiatives. His racing number 05 represented Victoria’s legal blood alcohol limit of 0.05%, a number he consistently used from the mid-1970s across multiple racing categories—including on the car involved in his fatal accident.
Car modifications
Brock was a vocal advocate for and installer of Holden Dealer Team specials equipped with the "Energy Polariser," a device containing crystals and magnets claimed to improve vehicle performance by "aligning molecules." Rooted in orgone energy pseudoscience, this device was widely rejected by Australia’s motoring community. Brock’s endorsement prompted key HDT drivers such as John Harvey, Allan Moffat, and Larry Perkins to leave the team.
He also advised using tyre pressures as low as 22 psi (150 kPa) on polariser-fitted cars—a level considered dangerously low by many experts. Due to concerns over its effects and communication breakdowns regarding new model developments with Brock, Holden severed ties and formed Holden Special Vehicles as an alternative racing and modification division.
During this era, Brock became involved in importing and customizing the Soviet-made Lada Samara hatchback—a notable shift from his usual high-powered V8 Commodores. This venture contributed to stabilizing his struggling business and helped him avoid bankruptcy.
Between 1988 and 1990, Brock sold approximately 200 personally modified EA-series Ford Falcons, Fairmont Ghias, Fairlanes, and Mavericks through Austech Automotive Developments.
Media work
Brock's achievements on the racetrack elevated him to become Australia's most prominent driver, opening doors to a variety of media opportunities. He regularly appeared on New Zealand television as a host, leading motoring programs such as TV3's Police Stop from 1996 to 1998 and TVNZ's Love That Car in 2000. In Australia, he served as the presenter for Police Camera Action broadcast on the Seven Network during the years 1996 to 1998.
His presence extended to multiple DVD documentaries, including titles like The Legend (initially released in 1997 and revised in 2004), Peter Brock - Nine Times a Champion, Holden First Around Australia featuring the Repco Trial VB Commodore, 25 Years of HDT Special Vehicles Collectors Edition (2006), and 35 Years on the Mountain (2005). Brock was also set to appear in the 2007 motorsport film King of the Mountain.
The Peter Brock Foundation
Established by Brock, 'The Peter Brock Foundation' is a charitable entity backed by corporate sponsorships and public contributions. Its mission centers on providing support for disadvantaged young people and others encountering challenges within Australia. The Foundation remained active in funding various programs as of 2021.
Standing in community
As the principal driver for the Holden Dealer Team piloting both 6- and 8-cylinder Holden Torana models and later Holden Commodores, Brock became widely recognized beyond just motor racing circles. He is esteemed alongside prominent Australian and New Zealand racers such as Jack Brabham, Alan Jones, and Denny Hulme.
In 1986, Melbourne’s Moomba festival committee honored him with the title of King of Moomba.
Nonetheless, his public image was tarnished due to disputes surrounding his endorsement of the "Energy Polariser" device and allegations of domestic violence made by a former spouse, which led to demands for his exclusion from the Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame.
Relationships
Brock's first marriage was to Heather Russell in 1967; their union ended in divorce two years later.
He subsequently wed Michelle Downes, who had won Miss Australia in 1973 and worked as a weather presenter for Channel Seven, in April 1974; this marriage lasted only one year. In 2006, Downes accused Brock of assault and coercing her into an abortion.
Later, Brock formed a long-term partnership with Beverly "Bev" McIntosh, spouse of a member of his racing crew. Although they never legally married, Bev legally adopted Brock’s surname through deed poll. Together they had two children. Bev authored Brock’s 2004 biography aiming to reveal his personal side and motivate others. She characterized him as flawed but not violent. After nearly three decades together, they separated in May 2005. Bev disclosed that Brock had been unfaithful, citing affairs with several secretaries during the early 1990s.
Following their separation, Brock began dating Julie Bamford, whom Bev had introduced to him twenty years earlier. Ron McCurdy—Bamford’s estranged husband and formerly a close friend of Brock—attacked him outside the Peter Brock Foundation office during an unexpected encounter.
Lifestyle
Following an unsuccessful attempt at Le Mans in 1984 that left him both physically exhausted and emotionally strained, Brock undertook significant lifestyle changes. He sought treatment from Melbourne chiropractor Eric Dowker, ceased drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes, adopted vegetarianism initially, transitioned to veganism five years later, before ultimately reverting back to a vegetarian diet.
Death
On 8 September 2006, while competing in the Targa West '06 rally near Gidgegannup, Western Australia, approximately from Perth, Brock lost control of his 2001 Daytona Sportscar on a descending left-hand curve. The vehicle slid over before striking a tree sideways on the driver's side door. Brock, who was 61 years old at the time, succumbed to his injuries within minutes of the collision. His co-driver, Mick Hone, sustained serious injuries but remained in stable condition. Authorities conducted an investigation using footage captured inside the car and by spectators; Coroner Alastair Hope attributed the accident to excessive speed and decided against holding a coronial inquest. The video evidence was not released to the public.
Brock's family agreed to a Victorian state funeral, with his former partner Bev emphasizing that he would prefer to be remembered for his charismatic public image and flamboyant style. Wheels Magazine editor Ged Bulmer referred to Brock’s enduring legacy as the "King of the Mountain," highlighting his nine victories at the Bathurst 1000.
The state funeral took place on 19 September 2006 at Melbourne's St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral. A permanent tribute was unveiled at Sandown Raceway, considered Brock’s "home" circuit, on 22 September.
Estate
Brock had prepared three separate wills, which led to a complicated estate arrangement. The resulting dispute among family members extended over more than three years before reaching a settlement.
Legacy
To honor Brock's significant influence on Australian motorsport, the trophy awarded to the Bathurst 1000 winner was renamed the Peter Brock Trophy starting with the 2006 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 event. That edition was won by Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup driving a Ford BA Falcon. Lowndes, widely regarded as Brock’s protégé and former teammate from 1996, along with Whincup, later achieved three consecutive Bathurst 1000 wins, equaling Brock’s record twice over.
In 2008, a memorial statue commemorating Brock was unveiled near Mount Panorama beside the National Motor Racing Museum in Bathurst. The statue portrays Brock standing atop his 1984 Bathurst-winning Holden VK Commodore. Furthermore, two streets in Sydney—one located in Oran Park and another in Eastern Creek, close to Sydney Motorsport Park—have been named Peter Brock Drive. The Skyline section at the summit of Mount Panorama was renamed Brock's Skyline in 1997.
A two-part television miniseries entitled Brock aired on Network Ten in October 2016 starring Matthew Le Nevez, though it received criticism for sensationalizing aspects of Brock’s life.
Awards
Throughout his career and beyond, Brock received numerous prestigious recognitions:
- Member of the Order of Australia (9 June 1980) – Awarded for contributions to motor racing.
- Bent Spoon Award (1986) – Presented by Australian Skeptics due to promotion of the "Energy Polariser" device.
- Australian Sports Medal (24 October 2000)
- Centenary Medal (1 January 2001) – Honored for exceptional community fundraising efforts.
- National Service Medal (14 February 2006) – For military service during 1965–67.
- Simeone Foundation Spirit of Competition Award (2016)
Career results
| Season | Series | Final Standing | Vehicle | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Victorian Rallycross Championship | Champion | Holden LC Torana GTR | Holden Dealer Team |
| 1972 | South Pacific Touring Series | Tied 4th | Holden LJ Torana GTR XU-1 | Holden Dealer Team |
| 1973 | Australian Formula 2 Championship | 8th place | Birrana 273 Ford | Team Brock |
| 1973 | Australian Touring Car Championship | Runner-up (2nd) | Holden LJ Torana GTR XU-1 | Holden Dealer Team |
| 1973 | South Pacific Touring Series | Winner (1st) | Holden LJ Torana GTR XU-1 | Holden Dealer Team |
| 1974 | Australian Touring Car Championship | Champion (1st) | Holden LJ Torana GTR XU-1 / LH Torana SL/R 5000 | Holden Dealer Team |
| 1974 | South Pacific Touring Series | Champion (1st) | Holden LJ Torana GTR XU-1 | Holden Dealer Team |
| 1975 | Australian Touring Car Championship | 7th place | Holden LH Torana SL/R 5000 L34 | Gown - Hindhaugh |
| 1976 | Australian Touring Car Championship | 6th place | Holden LH Torana SL/R 5000 L34 | Team Brock |
| 1977 | Australian Touring Car Championship | Third place (3rd) | Holden LH Torana SL/R 5000 L34 / LX Torana SS A9X Hatchback | Bill Patterson Holden |
| 1978 | Australian Touring Car Championship | Champion (1st) | Holden LX Torana SLR A9X / SS A9X Hatchback | Holden Dealer Team |
| 1979 | Australian Touring Car Championship | Runner-up (2nd) | Holden LX Torana SS A9X Hatchback | Holden Dealer Team |
| 1980 | Australian Touring Car Championship | Champion (1st) | Holden VB Commodore | Marlboro Holden Dealer Team |
| 1981 | Australian Touring Car Championship | Second place (2nd) | Holden VC Commodore | Marlboro Holden Dealer Team |
| 1982 | Australian Touring Car Championship | Fifth place (5th) | Holden VC Commodore / VH Commodore SS | Marlboro Holden Dealer Team |
| 1982 | Better Brakes AMSCAR Series | Seventh place (7th) | Holden VC Commodore | Marlboro Holden Dealer Team |
| 1982 | Australian GT Championship | Fifth place (5th) | Chevrolet Monza | Bob Jane T-Marts |
| 1982 | Australian Endurance Championship | Seventh place (7th) | Holden VH Commodore SS | Marlboro Holden Dealer Team |
| 1983 | Australian Touring Car Championship | Third place (3rd) | Holden VH Commodore SS | Marlboro Holden Dealer Team |
| 1983 | Australian Endurance Championship | Eighth place (8th) | Holden VH Commodore SS | Marlboro Holden Dealer Team |
| 1984 | Australian Touring Car Championship | Runner-up (2nd) | Holden VH Commodore SS | Marlboro Holden Dealer Team |
| 1984 | Australian Endurance Championship | Third place (3rd) | Holden VH Commodore SS / VK Commodore | Marlboro Holden Dealer Team |
| 1985 | Australian Touring Car Championship | Third place (3rd) | Holden VK Commodore | Mobil Holden Dealer Team |
| 1985 | Australian Endurance Championship | Fifth place (5th) | Holden VK Commodore | Mobil Holden Dealer Team |
| 1986 | Nissan-Mobil 500 Series | style="text-align:center;" > Fourth place (>4th) | Holden VK Commodore SS Group A
Mobil Holden Dealer Team |
Full Australian Touring Car Championship Results
(legend) (Bolded race numbers denote pole positions) (Italicized race numbers indicate fastest laps)
... [Table continues with consistent concise formatting for following seasons]| Year | Team | Vehicle | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | Championship Position | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Holden Dealer Team | Holden LJ Torana GTR XU-1 | SYM R1 2nd |
CAL R2 Retired |
SAN R3 Retired |
WAN R4 2nd |
SUR R5 1st |
AIR R6 1st |
ORA R7 Disqualified |
WAR R8 1st |
2nd overall | 57 points | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1974 | Marlboro Holden Dealer Team | Holden LJ Torana GTR XU-1 | SYM R1 1st |
CAL R2 1st |
SAN R3 3rd |
AMA R4 1st |
ORA R5 2nd |
SUR R6 1st |
AIR R7 1st |
Champion | 80 points | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1975 | Gown-Hindhaugh Racing | Holden LH Torana SL/R 5000 L34 | SYM R1 Retired |
CAL R2 2nd |
AMA R3 Retired |
ORA R4 Retired |
SUR R5 2nd |
AIR R7 Retired |
LAK R8 2nd |
7th place | 27 points | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1976 | Team Brock | Holden LH Torana SL/R 5000 L34 | SYM < br/> R1 | CAL < br/> R2 < br/> 4th | ORA < br/> R3 | SAN < br/> R4 < br/> 2nd | AMA < br/> R5 | AIR < br/> R6 | LAK < br/> R7 | SAN < br/> R8 < br/> 1st | AIR < br/> R9 | SUR < br/> R10 < br/> 1st | PHI < br/> R11 < br/> Retired | 5th overall | 45 points | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1977 | Bill Patterson Holden | Holden LH Torana SL/R 5000 L34 | SYM < br/> R1 < br/> 3rd | CAL < br/> R2 < br/> 3rd | ORA < br/> R3 < br/> 3rd |
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3rd place overall |
65 points | |||||||||||||||||||
Full World Endurance Championship results
(key) (Events highlighted in bold denote pole positions) (Italicized events indicate fastest laps)
| Year | Team | Vehicle | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Championship Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Porsche Cars Australia | Porsche 924 Carrera GTR | DAY | SEB | MUG | MNZ | RIV | SIL | NUR | LMS DNS |
PUR | DAY | WAT | SPA | MOS | RAM | BRA | NC | 0 |
| 1984 | Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Team Australia / Template:Country data GBRTemplate:Namespace detect showall John Fitzpatrick Racing | Porsche 956B | MNZ | SIL 21 |
LMS Ret |
NUR | BRA | MOS | SPA | IMO | FJI | KYA | SAN | NC | 0 |
Full FIA European Touring Car Championship results
(key) (Bold race numbers signify pole positions) (Italicized race numbers indicate fastest laps)
| Year | Team | Vehicle | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Championship Position | Points Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Mobil Holden Dealer Team | Holden VK Commodore SS Group A | MNZ Ret |
DON 5 |
HOC 5 |
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NA |
44 |
Full World Touring Car Championship results
(key) (Bold indicates pole position, italics mark fastest lap)
| Year | Team | Vehicle | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | Championship Position | Points Scored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall HDT Racing P/L | Holden VL Commodore SS Group A | MNZ | JAR | DIJ | NUR | SPA Ret |
BNO | SIL | BAT ovr:1 cls:1 |
CAL ovr:8 cls:4 |
WEL ovr:5 cls:4 |
FJI | NC | 0 |
† Ineligible for championship points
Full Asia-Pacific Touring Car Championship Results
(legend) (Bold race numbers denote pole positions) (Italicized race numbers indicate fastest laps)
| Year | Team | Vehicle | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final Standing | Points Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Mobil 1 Racing | BMW M3 | BAT Retired |
WEL Retired |
PUK 4th |
FJI | 8th place | 25 |
Complete Bathurst 500/1000 Performance Record
Peter Brock achieved an unmatched nine victories at the Bathurst 500/1000, including a historic win in 1979 by a margin of six laps, a record that still stands as of 2017.
Mobil Holden Dealer Team Allan Moffat VK Commodore SS Group A C 162 5th position 4th position HDT Racing P/L Peter McLeod, David Parsons, Jon Crooke VL Commodore SS Group A 158 1st place 1st place David Parsons VL Commodore SS Group A 32 Did Not Finish Did Not Finish Neil Crompton, Jim Richards BMW M3 B Class 89 laps completed Did Not Finish Did Not Finish- Super Touring event
Full Sandown Endurance Race Outcomes
Brock achieved an unparalleled nine victories at the Sandown Endurance event, including an impressive streak of seven straight wins spanning from 1975 through 1981. Additionally, he attained podium placements with a second place in 1990 and a third place in 1996.
Full 24 Hours of Le Mans Results
| Year | Team | Co-drivers | Vehicle | Category | Laps Completed | Pos. | Class pos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Team Brock | Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Brian Muir Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Jean-Claude Aubriet |
BMW 3.5CSL | Gr.5 | 156 | DNF | DNF |
| 1981 | Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Porsche Cars Australia | Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Colin Bond Template:Country data NZLTemplate:Namespace detect showall Jim Richards |
Porsche 924 Carrera GTR | GT | 0 | DNS | DNS |
| 1984 | Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Team Australia Template:Country data GBRTemplate:Namespace detect showall John Fitzpatrick Racing |
Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Larry Perkins | Porsche 956B | C1 | 145 | DNF | DNF |
Full Spa 24 Hours Results
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Complete Bathurst/Eastern Creek 12 Hour Results
| Year | Team Name | Co-drivers | Vehicle Model | Category Class | Laps Completed | Overall Position | Class Position | ||||||||||||||||
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| 1991 | Suttons Holden | Neil Crompton Peter McKay |
Holden VN Commodore S | C | 235 | 4th | 1st | ||||||||||||||||
| Peugeot Concessionaires Australia | Neil Crompton Paul Gover |
Peugeot 405 Mi16 | B | 235 | 14th | 2nd | |||||||||||||||||
| Castle Hill Racing | Tony Scott | Holden VP Commodore SS | D | 242 | 8th | 1st | |||||||||||||||||
| Volvo Cars Australia | Tony Scott | Volvo 850 T-5R | T | 225 | 25th | 5th | |||||||||||||||||
| Volvo Cars Australia | Tony Scott | Volvo 850 T-5R | T | 344 | 16th | style= "background:#ffdf9f;" 3rd |
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Endurance Race VictoriesPeter Brock's significant wins in touring car endurance events, excluding the Bathurst and Sandown races, are as follows:
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