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poita
9th January 2012, 08:31 PM
As many of you know Jason Richards (V8 Supercar driver amongst many others) lost his long fight with cancer.

Today at Sandown a farewell was held for him, showing how huge of a fanbase he had.

Here is a video showing some of the day



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFfH3XgO8jE&feature=share

metry
9th January 2012, 09:58 PM
may he rest in peace. such a shame really. was a great driver to watch

kabel
9th January 2012, 10:13 PM
Was a sad day when he passed.
He showed amazing courage and strength through that battle.

Thanks for posting the video.

poita
9th January 2012, 10:23 PM
Up until the end he was still racing in one form or another.

No probs Kabel, actually was meaning to posy up info of today's events earlier. One of my to do things I didn't get to :(

kabel
10th January 2012, 02:25 PM
I saw the info at Speedcafe.com,there is some further info of the day on that site for anyone wanting to see more.

Hoss
12th January 2012, 09:30 AM
A talented driver and a gentleman. A good man lost. RIP Jason Richards.

Ice
12th January 2012, 10:38 AM
terrible to hear full stop !

his cancer is 1or 2 out of every 1 million poeple :( extremely rare. Hope his family are ok.