Sad day today, as the Rallying world has yet again lost a wonderful member of its family.
Richard Burns sadly passed away last night, 2 years after 1st falling ill if a Brain Tumor, whilst driving to Wales Rally GB.
He didn’t drive after this incident
You will be missed Richard
All the best
By: Canpark - 10th December 2005 at 04:13
RIP
By: Arabella-Cox - 9th December 2005 at 21:14
It is very sad – they have set up a memorials page on his website –
http://www.richardburns.com/memorials/
I think his family are taking great comfort from it.
By: Lamps - 9th December 2005 at 20:46
Extremely late reply 🙁 When i first heard the news i couldnt believe it, such a top bloke! My thoughts and feelings go to family and friends.
R.I.P. Richard, you won’t be forgotten in the WRC circuit.
By: ollieholmes - 27th November 2005 at 02:10
It is always very sad to loose a great, or anyone for that matter. Makes his championship all the more special. My thoughts go out to his family and all that knew him in the rallying world and anywhere else. This seasons not been a good one for rallying.
By: neal h - 26th November 2005 at 22:50
Very sad news, especially as I’ve been busy all day today and not been near a tv or radio. This is the first I’ve heard of his passing.
RIP
Neal
By: LBARULES - 26th November 2005 at 19:01
A great shock, I was never his biggest fan, and always preferred Colin Mccrash, but really is tragic.
By: Shadow1 - 26th November 2005 at 14:41
May you rest in peace! You were a great competitor and a true champion. WRC will miss you as well as the fan! Thanks for the great racing! 🙁
By: F-18 Hamburger - 26th November 2005 at 14:34
sayonara, it is odd that your father Monty continues to live on.
By: wozza - 26th November 2005 at 13:52
It is a terrible shame – we lose one of Britain’s best footballers and Britain’s best rally driver of the past in a matter of days,
By: Arabella-Cox - 26th November 2005 at 13:42
I’ve just heard and can only say how sad I feel.
Extremely poignant that it is exactly 4 years after getting his championship!
RIP Richard – thanks for some great rallying!
By: steve rowell - 26th November 2005 at 11:14
Far too young, “vale” Richard Burns
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