Motorsport World in Shock: Fans Pray for Peter Brock’s Best Mate After Family Drops a Brutal and Heartbreaking Announcement That Leaves Everyone in Tears
The Australian motorsport community has been rocked by a heartbreaking announcement involving one of the closest companions of the late racing legend, Peter Brock. On Monday morning, the family of Brock’s longtime friend and former engineer, Ron Matthews, confirmed that he had been the victim of a violent robbery at his rural New South Wales property over the weekend.
According to reports from local authorities, Matthews, 74, was attacked in the early hours of Sunday morning by unidentified assailants who broke into his home and stole several personal items, including memorabilia connected to Brock’s career. Matthews was found by a neighbor hours later and was airlifted to hospital with serious head injuries and multiple fractures. He remains in critical condition.
“This is not just a blow to our family — it’s a loss that affects every Aussie motorsport fan,” the Matthews family shared. “Ron and Peter shared an unbreakable bond that extended well beyond the track.”
Ron Matthews was not only a close friend but also a key figure behind the scenes of Brock’s incredible career, particularly during his Bathurst 1000-winning years. He continued to champion Brock’s legacy long after his tragic death in 2006.
Fans, drivers, and former teams have come together online, posting tributes and prayers using hashtags like #PrayForRon and #BrockLegacy. Motorsport icons including Craig Lowndes and Larry Perkins have spoken publicly, describing Ron as “one of the last true links to Peter’s golden era.”
Authorities are currently investigating the attack. For now, the motorsport world stands united — fearing the worst, but hoping for a miracle — as they support a man who stood proudly beside one of Australia’s greatest sporting icons.
