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Quiz about All About Peter Brock
Quiz about All About Peter Brock

All About Peter Brock Trivia Quiz


10 questions about Aussie driver, Peter Brock. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by Iset. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Iset
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
274,748
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
388
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Question 1 of 10
1. In what year was Peter Brock born? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When did Peter Brock win his first Bathurst? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In 1984, Peter Brock raced at Le Mans. What vehicle did he drive? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. When Peter Brock was listed as one of the world's most exciting drivers of all time in "Autosport" magazine, January 2002. Where did he rank? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1982, Peter Brock was disqualified in 6 rounds for what reason? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How many touring car championships did he win? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 25 seasons from 1972 and 1997, how many podium finshes did he have? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Did Peter Brock ever drive a Ford in the Touring Car Championships?


Question 9 of 10
9. How many Sandown races did Peter Brock win? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How many pole positions did Peter Brock get at Bathurst? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In what year was Peter Brock born?

Answer: 1945

He was born on the 26th February at Epworth Private Hospital in Richmond, a suburb Melbourne.
2. When did Peter Brock win his first Bathurst?

Answer: 1972

It was then known as the Hardie Ferodo 500, and he was driving the Torana XU1.
3. In 1984, Peter Brock raced at Le Mans. What vehicle did he drive?

Answer: Porsche

He was partnered with Larry Perkins. They didn't finish the race because during the 11th hour, Perkins clipped a slower car and spun into the fence.
4. When Peter Brock was listed as one of the world's most exciting drivers of all time in "Autosport" magazine, January 2002. Where did he rank?

Answer: 14th

He ranked higher than Nigel Mansell, Jackie Stewart and Jack Brabham. Of all the people ahead of him, only 2 two were still alive, Mario Andretti and Michael Schumacher.
5. In 1982, Peter Brock was disqualified in 6 rounds for what reason?

Answer: Illegal cylinder heads

He ended up 5th overall in the championship.
6. How many touring car championships did he win?

Answer: 3

He won them in 1974 in the XU1 Torana, in 1978 in the A9X Torana, and in 1980 in the VB Commodore.
7. In 25 seasons from 1972 and 1997, how many podium finshes did he have?

Answer: 100

1st place podiums - 37
2nd place podiums - 42
3rd place podiums - 21
8. Did Peter Brock ever drive a Ford in the Touring Car Championships?

Answer: Yes

In 1989 and 1990 he drove and RS500 Ford Sierra. He placed 3rd in 1989, and 2nd in 1990.
9. How many Sandown races did Peter Brock win?

Answer: 9

His first win was in 1973, then 1975 to 1981, and again in 1984.
10. How many pole positions did Peter Brock get at Bathurst?

Answer: 6

His first pole was in 1974 in the L34 Torana, and was also his first DNF at Bathurst. He did start on pole for the 7th time in 1997, but it was not credited to him as Mark Skaife was the one to qualify the car on pole.
Source: Author Iset

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