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Peter Brock
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A new 20-year memorial edition of Peter Brock's illustrated autobiography, honouring the life of this Holden icon, Bathurst champion and legendary Australian racing driver. This book provides unprecedented insight into the exceptional life of Peter Brock, on and off the road. It features personal photographs, memorabilia...
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A new 20-year memorial edition of Peter Brock's illustrated autobiography, honouring the life of this Holden icon, Bathurst champion and legendary Australian racing driver.
This book provides unprecedented insight into the exceptional life of Peter Brock, on and off the road. It features personal photographs, memorabilia and reflections from the man himself, the Brock family and those who knew him best. Containing precious keepsakes from his private life and illustrious career, this is the ultimate collection for sporting enthusiasts.
Featuring a new foreword from Alexandra Brock.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761827587
Publisher: Affirm Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 11 August 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Affirm Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 175.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Bev Brock was born and raised in Western Australia. You could say her life changed pace in the almost three decades she spent with motor-racing legend Peter Brock, raising a young family and helping to steer him through life in the spotlight. She is a former teacher and life counsellor, an author and public speaker, and a passionate environmentalist and road-safety advocate. She is patron of the Lighthouse Foundation and sits on the board of the Skyline Education Foundation. Bev was awarded the Prime Ministerβs Centennial Medal in 2001. She is a mother of three and grandmother to six.
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