A group of friends race their highpowered cars up and down a dangerous and deadly mountain road known as mulholland drive to see who can claim the title of king of the hill. Brock king of the mountain is an action drama feature film based on the legendary racing car driver peter brock, set against the backdrop of the australian. Aug 09, 2016 craig lowndes has been given the allclear to become the next king of the mountain with bev brock telling the holden legend to go out and break her late husband peters bathurst record. Brocky won barhurst a record 9 times and also won the sandown 500 a record 8 times. Peter brock shirt 05 rip custom tee king of the mountain holden. My tribute to the king of the mountain peter brock my tribute to the king of the mountain peter brock. Peter brock died in 2006 in a rally car accident near perth. King of the mountain, will explore this remarkable story of a phoenix rising from the ashes. Although they are both 1967 models, the con air corvette is a roadster and its in beautiful condition with shiny and correct silver pearl paint and all of its body panels and bumpers. In this story, the king and the mountain relates to the aboriginal people, rightful owners of the land, and the moral high ground respectively. Jan, 2014 tribute to peter brock king of the mountain r. Peter brock king of the mountain medallion collection for sale everything else peter brock king of the mountain medallion collection. Winners of the peter brock trophy will pay tribute to the. Cars of the king peter brock s bathurst entries 19692004 limited edition print.
Peter brock bradford exchange plate premier issue in king of the mountain collection triumph of the dinosaur numbered limited edition with certificate of authenticity does not come with. The documentary is an exploration of the tumultuous events of peter brock s career during 1984 to 1987. Peter brock king of the mountain tribute page home. Search out king of the hill rsr for the real king of the mountain.
Brock king of the mountain is an action drama feature film based on the legendary racing car driver peter brock, set against the backdrop of the australian motor racing scene in the late 1980s. To be part of this very special occasion, get in quick and reserve you spot, as the club has had to pay quite a substantial amount of money up front to book these tables. Peter brock also won the second and last bathurst 24 hour race in 2003 driving a 7. Peter brock limited edition signed king of the mountain framed highlight picture.
Grant spear steers best friend of peter brock, holden executive mick webb chief mechanic for peter brock christine wennersten personal assistant to peter at hdt david whitehead mark winterbottom 20 bathurst champion and winner of the peter brock trophy. Peter geoffrey brock am 26 february 1945 8 september 2006, otherwise known as peter perfect, the king of the mountain, or simply brocky, was one of. Aug 16, 2016 once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of a vey special night to celebrate the man that was peter brock. Please note due to shipping limitations posters can not be purchased with non poster items. To whom it may concern, course a foundation stone to the. Peter brock s first bathurst winner, the 1972 hdt torana gtr xu1, will be. Oct 11, 2016 part 1 of our exclusive interview with peter brocks fiance, julie bamford, and brother, lewis brock.
V8 supercars australia is attempting to source as many of the cars that peter brock won with on the mountain for a champions lap of honour. This documentary explores from the first question through the decision and finally to the race itself. King of the mountain 1981 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A second but deeper level relates to a common theme in midnight oils lyrics, the plight of the marginalised australian aborigines. By 1984 peter brock had won the race a record eight times, he became known as the king of the mountain and he became the rarest of beasts, a sportsman who transcended his sport. Peter brock was born on february 26, 1945 in hurstbridge, australia as peter geoffrey brock. He died on september 8, 2006 in gidgegannup, western australia, australia.
Its a smallblock, fourspeed car with a black interior, no side pipes or headrests. Best friend of peter brock, holden executive mick webb chief mechanic for peter brock. The corvette in this nic cage action flick is a complete contrast to the king of the mountain corvette. Dec 12, 2017 the corvette in this nic cage action flick is a complete contrast to the king of the mountain corvette. King of the mountain 1981 a group of friends race their highpowered cars up and down a dangerous and deadly mountain road known as mulholland drive to see who can claim the title of king of the hill. Touring car racing has always been his passion, the ultimate challenge. Peter brock king of the mountain tribute page posts. It is hoped the cars will be driven by peter brocks son james, former codrivers brian sampson, jim richards, larry perkins, john harvey, david parsons and peter mcleod, based on their availability.
Cars of the king, brocks bathurst entries 19692004, limited edition print numbered limited edition 841mm x 594mm a1, printed offset on 250gsm matte paper stock. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. A documentary on the legendary racing car driver peter brock, set against the backdrop of. The original peter brock tribute page home facebook. Brock is a twopart television dramatisation that follows the life of australian motor racing legend, peter brock.
Brock went on to win event nine times earning him the nickname king of the mountain. Peter brock king of the mountain sport, dvd sanity. Im sure the next people to write the movie of peter brock will depict peter, the king of the mountain, in a different light. Peter brock, also known as the king of the mountain, is a retired race car driver. Peter brock king of the mountain pro sports memorabilia. Authentic peter brock king of the mountain black t shirt, size small. Winning the bathurst endurance race nine times brock created a legacy that may never be repeated in australian supercar racing. He announced to a packed race track he was forming the peter brock foundation, a philanthropic organisation funded by corporate sponsors and donations from the public. It is hoped the cars will be driven by peter brock s son james, former codrivers brian sampson, jim richards, larry perkins, john harvey, david parsons and peter mcleod, based on their availability. Brock back to bathurst video 2002 plot summary imdb. Brings back memories of my youth every time i watch it. Peter brock king of the mountain medallion collection. Peter brock is known by many as king of the mountain and one of the best racing drivers australia has seen. On behalf of myself and v8 supercars australia, i write to express my support for the feature film project king of the mountain.
A once great, but now a fallen man, rising to be a champion again, of the most controversial, most talked about motor race in australia. The hsv owners club has been able to purchase 2 tables of 10. Well known for his success on the track, brock won the. Peter brock king of the mountain tribute page home facebook. Taking a car originally intended for road use and pushing to the absolute limit in competition.
After his tragic death in 2006 a large proportion of the 194,000 race spectators also. We all know brocky as the king of the mountain, and this page is a tribute to the great legend. From his early racing days to his tragic death in perth, tens new drama traces the soaring highs and brutal lows of one of the countrys most beloved sportsmen. Sep 01, 2018 peter brock 60 minutes king of the road 1986 duration. Cars of the king peter brocks bathurst entries 19692004. Jeff jarrett or the king of the mountain born 1967. Offspring star matthew le nevez is set to play peter brock in a coming telemovie and says hes excited about sharing the motoring legends story with. This is a tribute page for the late, great peter brock and the holden dealer team.
Peter brock 1972 1st bathurst king of the mountain le harv time print framed. He became a virtual rock star, a household name and the most famous face in australia. I have seen many great tributes to peter brock and have been meaning for some time to put together. Oct 04, 2016 2 part tele movie on the life of the legendary king of the mountain peter brock. Peter geoffrey brock otherwise known as peter perfect the king of the mountain or simply as brocky remains australias bestknown and most successful motor racing drivers. Holden australia australian people aussie muscle cars v8 supercars racing team helmets. It covers 8 of brocks 9 bathurst wins to a song that really suits him. King of the mountains, an album by rodney carrington king of the mountain george strait song, from blue clear sky king of the mountain, a song by midnight oil from blue sky mining king of the mountain, a song by bon jovi from 7800 fahrenheit. Sep 14, 2014 brock king of the mountain is an action drama feature film based on the legendary racing car driver peter brock, set against the backdrop of the australian motor racing scene in the late 1980s. Before he was king of the mountain, peter brock was king of the paddock. Its hollywoodized but the general sense of running the course is there.
This week marks years since the death of the king of the mountain, peter brock. Cars of the king peter brocks bathurst entries 1969. Peter brock tribute poster bathurst king of the mountain atcc v8. Well known for his success on the track, brock won the bathurst endurance race nine times, the sandown 500 touring car race nine times and the australian touring car championship three times. Winners of the peter brock trophy will pay tribute to the king of the mountain piece of history. Peter brock, the king of the mountain, comes out of retirement for a one off race in hopes he can clinch his 10th bathurst title. Of course im norcal not socal so the scene is different but the feelings the same. King of the mountain is a 1981 american drama film starring harry hamlin, joseph bottoms, deborah van valkenburgh, richard cox, seymour cassel and dennis hopper about a group that race their cars up and down mulholland drive for both money and prestige. This is a tribute poster of peter brock the king of the mountain. Peter brock king of the mountain tribute page, bathurst, new south wales. Oct 02, 2009 peter brock king of the mountain hdt308. Craig lowndes has been given the allclear to become the next king of the mountain with bev brock telling the holden legend to go out and break her late husband peter s bathurst record. King of the mountain kate bush song, a 2005 song by kate bush. The film tells the story of the legendary australian racing driver peter brock and the events leading up to and including the 1987 james hardie at mt.
His record at this race earned him the popular nickname king of the mountain. With each edition featuring a piece of one of brocks race team shirts the king of. Peter brock s bathurst entries 19692004 limited edition. Buy peter brock king of the mountain peter brock, sport, dvd online now at the australian based sanity movie store. Peter brock king of the mountain tribute page photos facebook. Touring car race drivers were idolized like rock stars. On bitumen or dirt, brock has proved a master of the art and its all detailed in this documentary. Peter brock or king of the mountain 19452006, australian motor racing driver. King of the mountain movie home synopsis interviewees sponsors supporters powered by webpedia. King of the mountain peter brock legend bar mirror jan 03, 2011 peter brock 05 bathurst king of the mountain. The documentary is an exploration of the tumultuous events of peter brocks career during 1984 to 1987. Peter brock, repeat winner of the race, is the king of the mountain.
If youre a peter brock fan, as so many of us are, dont take it to heart, its just a movie. Although brocks death shocked the nation, his legacy has. Not only for brock fans but all australians, a real piece of australian history. The portrayal of allan moffat was ok, though to my mind a little off. Interviewees sponsors supporters the team ray borrett engineer holden david bowden touring car collector beverley brock family. Soon victorians will be able to see the homemade car that inspired the motor racing legend as a kid. Midnight oil king of the mountain lyrics songmeanings. Winning the bathurst endurance race nine times brock created a legacy that may never be repeated in. Also available in white, please list in comments if you wish to order in white. Coming soon to dvd in australia in the mid1980s, peter brock was on top of the world. The couple had three children, daughter alexandra and sons james and robert. Bathurst craig lowndes peter brock king of the mountain.
Sep 07, 2014 peter brock is known by many as king of the mountain and one of the best racing drivers australia has seen. With harry hamlin, joseph bottoms, deborah van valkenburgh, richard cox. Brock, king of the mountain explores the remarkable, againstallodds story of australian legend peter brock as he rose to be a champion again at the most talked about race in australian motor sport history. Sep 18, 2019 brock went on to win event nine times earning him the nickname king of the mountain. Peter brocks partner beverley brock blasts upcoming. Next i will upload the whole 1979 hardie ferodo race. He was married to bev mcintosh and heather russell. Ten years on from wellloved aussie race car driver peter brock s death and his memory is still going strong.