DICK JOHNSON
THREE TIME BATHURST WINNER
FIVE TIME
AUSTRALIAN TOURING CAR CHAMPION
"Peter's passing is an absolute tragedy.
Peter was a tremendous competitor on the track, tough but always fair, and a
decent bloke off it. I don't think it's really hit me yet.
I can't believe we've lost two Aussie icons in one week. Peter and Steve
Irwin were both friends of mine."
GLENN SETON
TWO TIME AUSTRALIAN TOURING CAR CHAMPION
"Today is
a very sad day, not just for motor racing, but also Australia.
Peter really made car racing what it is today. He was professional, years
ahead of anyone else and his record in the championship and Bathurst clearly
shows that.
He was an icon. To have a week where both Peter and Steve Irwin have left us
is a massive blow to Australia.
Peter was one of the toughest racers on the track. However, away from the
track he was a great bloke. He was always generous in his support for other
drivers.
For me he was always a great helping hand and it's those attributes that I
will remember the most."
CRAIG LOWNDES
1996 BATHURST WINNER
THREE TIME AUSTRALIAN TOURING
CAR CHAMPION
"I am devastated. Peter was more than just a teammate to me, he
was a mentor and a friend.
He taught me an enormous amount about racing and about life, it's a terrible
loss. I can't believe it."
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