R.I.P Jason Richards

[kevrulezz]

http://www.speedcafe.com/2011/12/16/v8-driver-jason-richards-passes-away/

V8 Supercars driver Jason Richards has died, age 35.

The New Zealander succumbed to his battle with cancer at his family home last night after a year-long fight against the disease.

Richards, who has driven in the V8 Supercars Championship since 2000, was diagnosed with an adrenal cortical carcinoma in November 2010, an aggressive and rare form of cancer.

The news of Richards’ passing was confirmed in an official statement by the family.

A memorial service to honour Jason and his career will be held at Sandown in the coming weeks.

Richards was one of the most likeable and flamboyant drivers in the V8 Supercars Championship.

He has been a constant on the V8 Supercars scene since 2000, starting his career with Team Kiwi Racing. He drove for other teams including Team Dynamik, Tasman Motorsport and Brad Jones Racing.

Richards scored three Bathurst 1000 podiums with Jamie Whincup (2005), Greg Murphy (2008) and Andrew Jones (2009).

He is survived by his wife Charlotte and his two children Sienna (3) and Olivia (2).

Sad news, only just read about it, R.I.P Jason Richards.

[bpratt]

We all knew it was going to happen, it was just that we'd all hoped that he'd somehow would be able to beat it.

He was always one to speak to the fans, even on his way back to whereever he was staying.

 RIP Jason.

[blacknwhite]

Yes very sad news .
Leaves behind a wife and two kids 4 and 1.......only 35 years

[Mothers Worry]

This is very sad news.

A terrible loss to his family.

RIP

[Jiji_the_cat]

may he rest in peace. i wasn't aware of his battle with cancer.

i wish his family and fans all my condolences

 

[Ian G.]

Sad..RIP.

[adrenalinmatt1]

R.I.P Jason Richards, it was very sad news to here that he passed away last Friday morning. 

[DanielAquilina]

R.I.P Jason, you will be greatly missed by the V8 Supercar and entire racing community. My Condolences go to your family in this tough time of Mourning.