Richard Burns
26 November 2005, 01:35 AM
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I saw him at rallyday in person and to be honest he didn't look well at all. He had an enormous amount of courage to attend that day considering what the poor guy has gone though and I know for a fact that I couldn't do it and don't have his strength. It was clear to me at rallyday that he would never ever drive a vehicle again let alone a rallycar which is very saddening considering his love of cars and his talent.
If I ever get into that way I wouldn't know what to do and I'm no-where near the man that Richard is. Respect to him whether he's alive or passed away. I hope it's not the latter though.
If I ever get into that way I wouldn't know what to do and I'm no-where near the man that Richard is. Respect to him whether he's alive or passed away. I hope it's not the latter though.
26 November 2005, 01:37 AM
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http://www.wrc.com/page/BreakingNews/0,,10111,00.html
This has got to be the one to keep checking on?
This has got to be the one to keep checking on?
26 November 2005, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by paulpalmer
I saw him at rallyday in person and to be honest he didn't look well at all. He had an enormous amount of courage to attend that day considering what the poor guy has gone though and I know for a fact that I couldn't do it and don't have his strength. It was clear to me at rallyday that he would never ever drive a vehicle again let alone a rallycar which is very saddening considering his love of cars and his talent.
If I ever get into that way I wouldn't know what to do and I'm no-where near the man that Richard is. Respect to him whether he's alive or passed away. I hope it's not the latter though.
If I ever get into that way I wouldn't know what to do and I'm no-where near the man that Richard is. Respect to him whether he's alive or passed away. I hope it's not the latter though.
I reckon he has driven professionally since then.or may be not.However,hope he is ok.He is a legend and he always will be.
26 November 2005, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Swen6
http://www.wrc.com/page/BreakingNews/0,,10111,00.html
This has got to be the one to keep checking on?
This has got to be the one to keep checking on?
26 November 2005, 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbohot
But wasn't that 3 yrs ago? I reckon he has driven professionally since then.or may be not.However,hope he is ok.He is a legend and he always will be.
I reckon he has driven professionally since then.or may be not.However,hope he is ok.He is a legend and he always will be.
only 3 months ago, he wasn't well no matter how you put it and he was there with his fans all in their RB t-shirts 
It was a really sad sight to be honest. I too am a Burns fan and have one of his t-shirts hence why I recognised it was a fan thing.
26 November 2005, 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Swen6
http://www.wrc.com/page/BreakingNews/0,,10111,00.html
This has got to be the one to keep checking on?
This has got to be the one to keep checking on?
26 November 2005, 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by paulpalmer
No that was only in August this year only 3 months ago, he wasn't well no matter how you put it and he was there with his fans all in their RB t-shirts
It was a really sad sight to be honest. I too am a Burns fan and have one of his t-shirts hence why I recognised it was a fan thing.
only 3 months ago, he wasn't well no matter how you put it and he was there with his fans all in their RB t-shirts It was a really sad sight to be honest. I too am a Burns fan and have one of his t-shirts hence why I recognised it was a fan thing.
26 November 2005, 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by paulpalmer
The guy is our only first & only British world rally champion so the new should be massive!
it's ok i'll do it for you.
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26 November 2005, 02:39 AM
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This has also been posted on the evo magazine forum.
Seems that everyone is still waiting for confirmation, one way or the other.
Hope it isn't true and that it's all just misinformed gossip. Was looking forward to Burnsie's return to WRC.
Kev
Seems that everyone is still waiting for confirmation, one way or the other.
Hope it isn't true and that it's all just misinformed gossip. Was looking forward to Burnsie's return to WRC.
Kev
26 November 2005, 04:28 AM
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Unfortunelty it looks like its true, heres the link for confirmation,
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...892119,00.html
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...892119,00.html
26 November 2005, 07:15 AM
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Very sad news he has given myself alot of enjoymentand other rally fans over the years on many rallys .
My thoughts are with his family and friends and of course Robert
Will
My thoughts are with his family and friends and of course Robert
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26 November 2005, 07:56 AM
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So sorry to hear this confirmed.
So young, so much talent, and such an ambassador for the sport.
It's a shame that this will hardly even make the 'other news' items following Best's departure.
Not a great year for the sport I love so much.
RIP
So young, so much talent, and such an ambassador for the sport.
It's a shame that this will hardly even make the 'other news' items following Best's departure.
Not a great year for the sport I love so much.
RIP
26 November 2005, 08:03 AM
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Richard Burns loses his battle
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Such sad news.
Heard rumours of it just after midnight, and stayed up until around 3:30 trying to find a news item to confirm those rumours.
Sadly, Richard Burns died peacefully in his sleep late on Friday evening.
My condolences to his family and friends.
What a crap year 2005 has been for a rally fan.
RIP
Such sad news.
Heard rumours of it just after midnight, and stayed up until around 3:30 trying to find a news item to confirm those rumours.
Sadly, Richard Burns died peacefully in his sleep late on Friday evening.
My condolences to his family and friends.
What a crap year 2005 has been for a rally fan.
RIP
26 November 2005, 08:05 AM
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ly/4472642.stm
Also verified in the link above. A reminder to us all how short life can be at times. Can't believe I actually just saw him at the castle Coombe Rally Day this year - RIP
Kevin
Also verified in the link above. A reminder to us all how short life can be at times. Can't believe I actually just saw him at the castle Coombe Rally Day this year - RIP
Kevin
26 November 2005, 08:09 AM
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Richard Burns
Hi All,
I've just read the tragic news that Richard passed away yesterday.
What a terrible year for the WRC. It doesnt seem that long ago, that I was typing another message like this for 'Beef'.
I'm sure all our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.
RIP Richard
I've just read the tragic news that Richard passed away yesterday.
What a terrible year for the WRC. It doesnt seem that long ago, that I was typing another message like this for 'Beef'.
I'm sure all our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.
RIP Richard
26 November 2005, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Jonnip74
Hi All,
I've just read the tragic news that Richard passed away yesterday.
What a terrible year for the WRC. It doesnt seem that long ago, that I was typing another message like this for 'Beef'.
I'm sure all our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.
RIP Richard
I've just read the tragic news that Richard passed away yesterday.
What a terrible year for the WRC. It doesnt seem that long ago, that I was typing another message like this for 'Beef'.
I'm sure all our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.
RIP Richard
Richard Burns was the sole reason for my interest in rallying, his belief, his passion for the sport and such a gentleman with it of course coupled with his superb talent. He bought joy to myself and im sure to many others through his agressive driving and superb World Rally Champion win. RIP Richard and thankyou for everything you gave us in your short but brilliant life.
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