We've lost two Aussie icons in the same week

[Frangipani]

Hi,

 

Not sure if you heard of him but he is quite a famous racing car driver over here, he came out of retirement from racing a couple of years ago, in the past he one 9 first places at Mount Panarama for Holden.

 

Yesterday he was in a race and lost control on a bend went straight into a tree killing him instantly, he was 61.

 

He is highly respected in Australia.

 

Monday its Steve Irwin and Friday in the same week Peter Brock.

 

Sorry no good news.

 

F xx <'>

[CarolJ]

Hiya Frag, I havent heard of the racing driver but everyone has heard of Steve Irwin, He was always a bit crazy and took a lot of risks i suppose law of averges and fate

 

Have to say i liked him i found him funny and he was a great family guy.

 

I feel for Steves family = he has young children

 

Hey but u still have kylie

[Eva]

Hi Frangipani,

 

hey, you've forgotten about Don Chipp - a politician (but a good one). That was sad too.

 

Cheers,

Eva (I'm in Melbourne, where do you live?).

[Frangipani]

Hi Frangipani,

 

hey, you've forgotten about Don Chipp - a politician (but a good one). That was sad too.

 

Cheers,

Eva (I'm in Melbourne, where do you live?).

 

Thats right Eva, his interview was a heartbreaker, what a week its been

 

Was just looking at Steve Irwins tribute posted it on the other thread,

 

will post here as well. Must admit my kids have been really upset by this and Peter Brock, they loved him.

 

http://www.wildlifewarriors.org.au/ for Steve

 

http://www.brock05.com/ for Peter Brock.

 

Edited September 9, 2006 by Frangipani