Richard Burns

[ApexClipper]

I know there's a thread already running over on GG, but I thnk this is warranted...


www.britishrally.com/forum2/forum_posts.asp?TID=21733&PN=1&FID=31&PR=3


One of the greats

[Mikey G]

Very sad

[alextgreen]

Nooooo

Will be very sorely missed; such a great sportsman.

[alextgreen]

Yup, had been fighting with cancer for a long time. Last I heard he'd made a turn for the better. This was a bit of a shock.

[srebbe64]

That is sad - a really nice bloke. Pretty young as well.

[mybrainhurts]

Bugger....

[andy mac]

Thats bad. I never knew he was that bad. I was expecting him to return in the next few years. I bet this will get little coverage now that the other bloke has passed away too.

[Pot Bellied Fool]

andy mac said:

I bet this will get little coverage now that the other bloke has passed away too.

True, but those that know their petrol fumes will know.

They will know, they will mourn, they will understand.

So it doesn't matter about the great unwashed - how many Sun readers will get up tomorrow to read about the great George Best (& he was, fair dues) & mourn him although they know nothing of him? (The Diana effect) whereas those who mourn any driver/nav/designer etc generally do so because they know what that individual did for motorsport.

To all those that have left motorsport recently, may the next world be free from traffic wardens & the optimax pumps run free..

[andy mac]

seems like beefy only went a few weeks ago. at least they'll be able to rip up the roads wherever they may be!

[ZR1cliff]

I never knew of him but just read the article about the T-Shirt,what a right decent bloke he was....Respect!

[eccles]

its terrible news. he seemed a genuinely nice bloke.

i've been watching bbc news 24, and there was no mention of it, so i emailed them. within about 10 minutes they were running the story!

[Piglet]

Really sad news, sincere condolences to his friens and family.

[Piglet]

According to the BBC the family are asking for donations to cancer charity instead of flowers and will be setting up a memorial page on www.richard-burns.co.uk/memorials

Is there a way of having a PH collection in Richard's memory ?

edited to amend website address

>> Edited by Piglet on Saturday 26th November 09:51

[D_Mike]

I remember at the first Goodwood festival of speed I attended, at the bottom of the hill there was a long line of cars queueing up to turn round in the little turning circle area. Richard Burns was about 8th in the queue and as the cars ahead of him moved fowards he just stayed on the same spot. When it was clear and his turn for a go, he did a full bore standing start, drove into the turning area bit (about 5 metres wide or so) and then did two perfect donuts on the spot before zooming back off in the other directions without ever stopping. It was awesome.

Very sad news.

[lazyitus]

Thats young, so sad.

Makes you think.

[moreymach]

When I saw the thread I couldnt belive it was THE Richard Burns. I didnt even know he was ill.

Miserable.....

[Buffalo]

BBC reports his death to be on the anniversary of his title win... Is that so..?

[anonymous-user]

Richard was a man of immense character and talent. We will miss him.

>> Edited by 5USA on Saturday 26th November 10:10

[Ferg]

I have to say I was at least surprised to hear. I thought he was on the mend........

[warmfuzzies]

Sadly missed.