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25 Nov 2006, 07:05 (Ref:1774533)
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R.I.P Richard Burns 1971 - 2005
It was one year ago today world motorsport lost one of it's many legends.
Richard Burns, aged 34, passed away on November 25th 2005 after being in a coma for several days with brain cancer. I am sure I speak for everyone in wishes my, and our, heartfelt condolences to his family and friends as we all remember a champion. R.I.P Richard Burns 1971 - 2005. Anyone wishing to make donations to support the Richard Burns Foundation for those whose lives affected by serious illness or injury can visit http://www.richardburnsfoundation.com/ and follow the links. |
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25 Nov 2006, 09:44 (Ref:1774637)
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Yes, good call, Chatters.
RIP, Richard |
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25 Nov 2006, 17:20 (Ref:1774801)
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Richard has been in my thoughts a lot this week I must admit. I remember catching the news on teletext (where I always seem to find the bad news)....it was such a hammer blow because it was so unexpected, even though he always faced an uphill battle.
For a while he was the bast rally driver in the world and absolutely unstoppable at times around 1999-2000. And whilst I was annoyed he nicked the 2001 title off my rallying god McRae, it was truly well deserved indeed. I believe today is also the fifth anniversary of that world title. The Peugeot days were difficult, with no wins astonishingly and he was drubbed by Marcus. But yet, he still came close to the 2003 title before that blackout....after that, he would never do another rally. I still can't believe he's gone....  R.I.P. Richard. Last edited by Knowlesy; 25 Nov 2006 at 17:24. |
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26 Nov 2006, 09:19 (Ref:1775110)
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it's a year?!?!?!?!
R.I.P Richard! |
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26 Nov 2006, 20:32 (Ref:1775435)
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one year alread, gosh. He's on my rotating screensaver, so he's never away from my thoughts.
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3 Dec 2006, 19:58 (Ref:1781092)
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one year already... Its a really bad thing to happen on my Birthday. Ill never forget you Richard.
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7 Dec 2006, 19:21 (Ref:1784365)
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just watched a video tribute to richard. there was a clip where they stopped the music and u saw him grabbing the hand of Reid and shouting "the best in the world"
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8 Dec 2006, 20:06 (Ref:1785347)
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Wow... how fast a year travels.
I'll never forget him, i always supported him. Then when i heard about his illness i was worried...then no one really heard anything, then that was it. He was an incredible man, both behind the wheel and out of the car, and it saddens me to think that i'll never get to meet him... Rest In Peace mate. |
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9 Dec 2006, 12:29 (Ref:1785814)
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It was a terrible blow when he had that accident on the motorway on the way down to Wales with Martin. He was doing great that season and it would have been great to see him re capture the title and then the next year see him go back home to Subaru.
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10 Dec 2006, 10:29 (Ref:1786667)
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Some idea of the esteem and affection in which Richard was, and still is, held can be seen in our original tribute thread which went to many pages, here:-
http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...=Richard+Burns |
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11 Dec 2006, 20:39 (Ref:1788290)
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Subaru have seen fit to honour Richard by releasing the Subaru RB320 Impreza Special Edition
http://cars.uk.msn.com/News/car_news...mentid=1409769 Opportunistic Marketing or Thoughtful Tribute ? |
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So, after waiting 20 minutes for him to come out of the back of the garage, Matski asks "Are you going to get Jacques' seat then?" Robert replies "ha ha, I don't know!", signs Matksi's cap, and retreats to his motorhome.
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12 Dec 2006, 15:01 (Ref:1789002)
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He was a great, and it should always be rememberd as a great loss to motorsport the day that he passed.
RIP Richard |
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Honestly Mr. CoC, I was just driving along when his gearbox rammed my nosecone!
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12 Dec 2006, 15:35 (Ref:1789012)
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Subaru did raffle off No 1 at the Autosport awards, with the proceeds going to the Richard Burns foundation. That might seem something of a token gesture, but if you do the sums it represents a sizeable chunk of the profit they'll make. The 320 lucky owners (including me!  ) also receive a complimentary membership of the Richard Burns Foundation. I think quite a few of the genuine Subaru enthusiasts who buy these cars will take that as an invite to get involved in the foundation and help raise more money for the good causes it supports.
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25 Nov 2007, 01:49 (Ref:2074995)
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Two years today... R.I.P Richard.
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26 Nov 2007, 21:25 (Ref:2076044)
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blimey doesn't time fly. RIP Richard.
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26 Nov 2007, 22:11 (Ref:2076073)
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It is very sad indeed. The only bad thing on my birthday.
RIP Richard |
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25 Nov 2013, 22:05 (Ref:3336717)
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8 years on but never forgotton.
RIP Burnsie |
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