Jason Richards 1976-2011
For those that don't know, former Team BOC V8supercar driver Jason Richards has lost his battle with cancer. 13 months ago Jason was diagnosed with Adrenocortical Carcinoma, a rare & very aggressive form of cancer. Jason was a hard, fair racer that was widely liked by his friends, fans & rivals alike. Jason made a couple of appearances behind the wheel during his battle & despite his poor health showed the talent & determination that made him a success in the V8SC championship. Suffering the ill-effects of his treatment Jason won a race in the Fujitsu V8 series in March this year, came second to Garth Tander in a V8SC race at Albert Park & won a race in the Muscle Car Masters series just 3 months ago. On Wednesday the 3 time Bathurst runner up played golf in the Australian Masters Pro-Am event alongside Braith Anasta & Tom Hawkins despite being in the final stages of his battle. Loyal to his friends, family & fans Jason was widely recognised as one of the most talented drivers in the V8's & was liked by all that had the priveledge of meeting him. Jason will be missed by his family, fans & rivals.
Jason Richards 10-4-1976 - 15-12-2011
scottland
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Date Joined: 10/05/10
What a champion
Rest in peace
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Andy_b
Posts: 633
Date Joined: 19/10/11
RIP
RIP
Paully
Posts: 3246
Date Joined: 15/08/09
I met him a couple of times
and have to say, he is most definently one of the nicest blokes you could ever meet. RIP my friend.
kyleh3110
Posts: 45
Date Joined: 07/06/11
RIP jason you were a great
RIP jason you were a great driver and a good bloke
Tony Halliday
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Date Joined: 14/06/07
A hard, but fair driver and
A hard, but fair driver and a great man lost to the world.
our hearts go out to his family,
RIP
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Brucesta
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Date Joined: 29/05/09
a massive lost to the V8SC
a massive lost to the V8SC world, what a champion taken from us too soon. RIP Jas
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