2006 TARGA WEST

Although the Trident Track Day was really just a bit of fun, it was also to serve as a preparation run for Peter's next event, the Targa West Rally. Following another visit to Calder in the following week for the final few set-up tweaks, and the car was signed off, packed and shipped to Perth.

In the couple of weeks leading up to Targa West, Richard and Peter made their way to The Goodwood Revival Race Meeting in England. Richard and Peter's partner Julie Bamford, two of the few Aussie's attending, privileged to watch first hand as Peter campaigned Phil Munday's beautifully restored FX Holden. At the events end, Peter Brock had found himself the recipient of 'The Spirit of Goodwood' award.

Although it had been suggested otherwise, Peter Brock returned home from Goodwood a few days prior to the start of the 2006 Targa West Rally, and arrived ready to compete in the car he had prepared weeks in advance.

September 8th, on the start line of Stage 1, his words to navigator Mick Hone 'We can win this one Mickey'.

Anyone reading this would most likely know that Peter passed away on the following stage.

It had been only been a six month relationship between Peter Brock and Daytona Sports Cars, but it will remain the most significant and enjoyable six months our small company will ever experience.

Australia has run out of superlatives to describe Peter Brock, but we at Daytona Sports Cars will remember him as a Gentleman of the highest order.