Richard Burns
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I was fortunate to have met Richard before he became famous. He went to my school, though the first time I met him as a rally driver was in 1990. As a budding journalist he was the first person I ever interviewed. He was so down-to-earth, and was more than happy to spare me as much time as I wanted. But I also remember that one of his closest friends told me that day that he would be World Champion one day.
Later that year I was honoured to be asked to take his team photographs - again he had his feet firmly on the ground and showed great maturity for a 19 year old. A few years later I enjoyed a passenger ride with him at the rally school at Silverstone. Never have I been so fast in a Peugeot GTI, especially in dense fog! Since then I've watched his achievements from afar but I will always remember the natural talent that was nurtured from grass roots to WRC.
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Later that year I was honoured to be asked to take his team photographs - again he had his feet firmly on the ground and showed great maturity for a 19 year old. A few years later I enjoyed a passenger ride with him at the rally school at Silverstone. Never have I been so fast in a Peugeot GTI, especially in dense fog! Since then I've watched his achievements from afar but I will always remember the natural talent that was nurtured from grass roots to WRC.
RIP
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Originally Posted by simonjameswheeler
Deepest condolences to Richards family and friends. Trust Burnsy and Beef will make a "Super crew" up there?
RIP Burnsy
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RIP Burnsy
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With the death of George Best, sadly Richards death will not be at the forfront of the media news.
His achievments / lifestyle / friendliness, will probably not get the time and space deserved.
My condolences to all efected by his passing, He will be sorely missed
RIP Richard
His achievments / lifestyle / friendliness, will probably not get the time and space deserved.
My condolences to all efected by his passing, He will be sorely missed
RIP Richard
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Originally Posted by MickWrx
With the death of George Best, sadly Richards death will not be at the forfront of the media news.
His achievments / lifestyle / friendliness, will probably not get the time and space deserved.
My condolences to all efected by his passing, He will be sorely missed
RIP Richard
His achievments / lifestyle / friendliness, will probably not get the time and space deserved.
My condolences to all efected by his passing, He will be sorely missed
RIP Richard
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Terrible news. I read the first few posts late last night when it was on here and the British Rally forum, but at the time it wasn't reported on any news channels. I went to bed in the hope that it was a sick joke. Unfortunately not.
Rest in peace, Richard. Or, failing that, have a blast around heaven's special stages with Michael Park.
Condolencies to Richard's close ones.
Nick
Rest in peace, Richard. Or, failing that, have a blast around heaven's special stages with Michael Park.
Condolencies to Richard's close ones.
Nick
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The first time I saw Richard driving was in Dyfnant forest in a Peugeot 309. From then on, I followed his career with interest, and I'd always hoped he would become World Champion - which he achieved in 2001.
I was truly shocked when I heard the news this morning of his death.
Richard Burns 1971 - 2005
I was truly shocked when I heard the news this morning of his death.
Richard Burns 1971 - 2005
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And my granddad who also passed away Thursday night.
All will be missed sorely,
Lee
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Saw the start of the thread last when there was doubt and i'm sure all were willing it not to be true.
I saw the beginning of Grandstand today, and they opened with the news i'd hoped would just be pure rumour, they also had a little montage dedicated to him.
The rallying world has lost two of its son's this year, i hope these will be the last.
To Richard Burns RIP, and prehaps when he gets through those gates, he can team up with Michael Park, gents you'll be greatly missed.
I saw the beginning of Grandstand today, and they opened with the news i'd hoped would just be pure rumour, they also had a little montage dedicated to him.
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The rallying world has lost two of its son's this year, i hope these will be the last.
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To Richard Burns RIP, and prehaps when he gets through those gates, he can team up with Michael Park, gents you'll be greatly missed.
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