| johnfelstead | 11-17-2003 09:22 AM |
Richard Burns out for 2004 season
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Unfortunately Richard has been diagnosed with a brain tumour and will not be able to drive during the 2004 season.
I and i am sure everyone else wish Richard a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him drive for Subaru in the comming seasons. I am very grateful he wasnt alone or driving in Rally GB when his blackout occured.
Details can be found at [url]http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/world_rally/3277637.stm[/url]
I and i am sure everyone else wish Richard a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him drive for Subaru in the comming seasons. I am very grateful he wasnt alone or driving in Rally GB when his blackout occured.
Details can be found at [url]http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/world_rally/3277637.stm[/url]
| cvalle-sd | 11-17-2003 09:27 AM |
OMG. That is so messed up! I was sure he'd had the flu or something, and just gotten a bit woozy before Rally GB. That is just AWFUL. RB's gonna have to pull a Lance Armstrong and come back to victory. I know we're all pulling for him.
here's a link to RB's homepage - he's got a statement there.
[url]http://www.richardburns.com/news.cfm?flag=2&id=344[/url]
here's a link to RB's homepage - he's got a statement there.
[url]http://www.richardburns.com/news.cfm?flag=2&id=344[/url]
| TheWRX | 11-17-2003 09:31 AM |
Indeed, best wishes for a speedy recovery! Fortunately it looks like they found it early enough, and the prognosis is good.
| joe z | 11-17-2003 09:32 AM |
wow!! what a shock i hope he recovers soon:(
| RB5 Clone | 11-17-2003 10:07 AM |
whoa, that was CLOSE!
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Scary stuff, RB--please know all your fans are pulling for you.
Think of this, though...he drove so well in 2003 despite the illness (these things don't just happen overnite, ya know). Imagine how he'll do in 2005 when he's back up to snuff!
Cheers,
Dave G
A huge RB fan
Think of this, though...he drove so well in 2003 despite the illness (these things don't just happen overnite, ya know). Imagine how he'll do in 2005 when he's back up to snuff!
Cheers,
Dave G
A huge RB fan
| mykrrrr | 11-17-2003 10:12 AM |
I just read about that from my RB newsletter. :(
Here's what the newsletter said:
[color=blue][i]Richard Burns has been undergoing tests in hospital to determine the cause of the health problem he suffered before Rally of Wales. These tests have been concluded and the doctors have now confirmed that he has a Astrocytoma. Richard will undergo a course of radiotherapy treatment which the doctors are confident will prove successful. However, they have confirmed that he will be unable to compete in the 2004 FIA World Rally Championship.
Richard says " I would really like to thank everyone for their continued support - it means a lot to me. My fans, the Peugeot WRC team and also everyone at Prodrive and Subaru have all been tremendous. The doctors have advised that I am unable to get back in a rally car for the 2004 FIA WRC Championship and I have to accept that. I'm obviously extremely disappointed but I am feeling very positive and I am determined to focus all of my efforts on getting back to full fitness as soon as I can.�
Richard has asked that people respect his and his family's privacy in what has been, and will continue to be, a difficult period. Additional information will be given once Richard has completed the course of treatment referred to above.[/i][/color]
Godspeed to a quick and full recovery Richard!!!
-mykr.
Here's what the newsletter said:
[color=blue][i]Richard Burns has been undergoing tests in hospital to determine the cause of the health problem he suffered before Rally of Wales. These tests have been concluded and the doctors have now confirmed that he has a Astrocytoma. Richard will undergo a course of radiotherapy treatment which the doctors are confident will prove successful. However, they have confirmed that he will be unable to compete in the 2004 FIA World Rally Championship.
Richard says " I would really like to thank everyone for their continued support - it means a lot to me. My fans, the Peugeot WRC team and also everyone at Prodrive and Subaru have all been tremendous. The doctors have advised that I am unable to get back in a rally car for the 2004 FIA WRC Championship and I have to accept that. I'm obviously extremely disappointed but I am feeling very positive and I am determined to focus all of my efforts on getting back to full fitness as soon as I can.�
Richard has asked that people respect his and his family's privacy in what has been, and will continue to be, a difficult period. Additional information will be given once Richard has completed the course of treatment referred to above.[/i][/color]
Godspeed to a quick and full recovery Richard!!!
-mykr.
| ChrisW | 11-17-2003 10:22 AM |
wow.... I hope he recovers
I wonder if that was the reason for his poor performance this year?
I wonder if that was the reason for his poor performance this year?
| AndyRoo | 11-17-2003 10:24 AM |
geeez
didnt see that coming.
didnt see that coming.
| Weasel 555 | 11-17-2003 10:31 AM |
:(
| ANZAC_1915 | 11-17-2003 10:35 AM |
Get well soon Richard!
| StuBeck | 11-17-2003 10:37 AM |
Wow, that's horrible, I'm not even really a fan of him, but I hope that he recovers quickly and is able to compete in the 2005 season.
I guess this also means that McRae might be able to run for Subaru next year?
I guess this also means that McRae might be able to run for Subaru next year?
| Subie Gal | 11-17-2003 10:48 AM |
best wishes to Richard, his family and close friends.
He's a winner....
the guy aint just gonna give up on this.
Just one more battle he's gotta win...
and I know he will....
he's just too damn determined and stubborn to
do anything less.....
heartbreaking, but i am very thankful for him
that they found it this early.
Jam~
He's a winner....
the guy aint just gonna give up on this.
Just one more battle he's gotta win...
and I know he will....
he's just too damn determined and stubborn to
do anything less.....
heartbreaking, but i am very thankful for him
that they found it this early.
Jam~
| Lightning Jack | 11-17-2003 10:51 AM |
ohhhh noooooooo
| skuttledude | 11-17-2003 10:53 AM |
WOW!
Geesh that was news to me!
I wish him a Speedy recovery.
Rally on RB!
Davis
Geesh that was news to me!
I wish him a Speedy recovery.
Rally on RB!
Davis
| [email�protected] | 11-17-2003 10:53 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ChrisW [/i]
[B]wow.... I hope he recovers
I wonder if that was the reason for his poor performance this year? [/B][/QUOTE]
poor performance? he was leading the drivers points most of the year...and he very well could have won the championship if not for pulling out of GB...
[B]wow.... I hope he recovers
I wonder if that was the reason for his poor performance this year? [/B][/QUOTE]
poor performance? he was leading the drivers points most of the year...and he very well could have won the championship if not for pulling out of GB...
| KC | 11-17-2003 11:38 AM |
Better now and catch it than next year on a stage and have something dire happen.
Speedy recovery RB.
Speedy recovery RB.
| Rallychic | 11-17-2003 12:03 PM |
At least they found out what was wrong....speedy recovery to him!! ;)
| cvalle-sd | 11-17-2003 12:06 PM |
It is great luck (in the ironic sense) that he blacked out on the way to the event, and that Robert Reid (who probably pays close attention to how RB's driving by habit) caught his lapse in time to save them both. On a special stage, especially those fast forest stages - and isn't it amazing that considering the physical and mental stress they're under during competition that it didn't happen then - they'd easily both have been killed. This is some weird, backhanded luck.:confused: Hopefull it'll all eventually pay off in continued health and success.
| Cigar2 | 11-17-2003 12:09 PM |
Yep,
If there's anything good about this happening to Richard. Is that they caught it pretty early hopefully he can be well enough to come back in '05.
If there's anything good about this happening to Richard. Is that they caught it pretty early hopefully he can be well enough to come back in '05.
| Rodan | 11-17-2003 12:21 PM |
Bring on McCrash!
| LordBass | 11-17-2003 12:38 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by cvalle-sd [/i]
[B].. On a special stage, especially those fast forest stages .. they'd easily both have been killed.[/B][/QUOTE]
And rallying has seen far too much of that in 2003. :(
I'm not the greatest Burns fan either, but I do wish him speedy recovery. Sounds like this isn't terminal, which is a relief. Hope to see him back in a good seat in '05.
Meantime, I'm crossing fingers for the return on Colin to Subaru. A reunion with the Welsh Wizard would be even more grand. :D
Best wishes, Richard!
[B].. On a special stage, especially those fast forest stages .. they'd easily both have been killed.[/B][/QUOTE]
And rallying has seen far too much of that in 2003. :(
I'm not the greatest Burns fan either, but I do wish him speedy recovery. Sounds like this isn't terminal, which is a relief. Hope to see him back in a good seat in '05.
Meantime, I'm crossing fingers for the return on Colin to Subaru. A reunion with the Welsh Wizard would be even more grand. :D
Best wishes, Richard!
| LimeyWRX | 11-17-2003 01:05 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by cvalle-sd [/i]
[B]and that Robert Reid (who probably pays close attention to how RB's driving by habit) caught his lapse in time to save them both.[/B][/QUOTE]
I read that it was Makko Martin that was Richards passenger driving to the event and not Robert Reid.
[B]and that Robert Reid (who probably pays close attention to how RB's driving by habit) caught his lapse in time to save them both.[/B][/QUOTE]
I read that it was Makko Martin that was Richards passenger driving to the event and not Robert Reid.
| Sergeant_V | 11-17-2003 01:51 PM |
[QUOTE]I read that it was Makko Martin that was Richards passenger driving to the event and not Robert Reid.[/QUOTE] I thought I'd read the same thing somewhere. I can't seem to find it again.
| Arioch | 11-17-2003 02:17 PM |
Get well soon, Richard. I'll be waiting for him to come back in 05!
-dave
-dave
| Idjiit | 11-17-2003 02:39 PM |
It was Markko who was with Richard at the time.
I hate to say it, but I had a feeling that it would turn out to be something major like this. :(
Looks like maybe McRae will have a ride after all?
I hate to say it, but I had a feeling that it would turn out to be something major like this. :(
Looks like maybe McRae will have a ride after all?
| WRXPRESS | 11-17-2003 02:39 PM |
I just heard the news....I feel so bad that he has to go thru this.
Best Wishes for a complete and speedy recovery!!
-Dan
Best Wishes for a complete and speedy recovery!!
-Dan
| cvalle-sd | 11-17-2003 02:42 PM |
I just assumed it was Reid - why were RB and Marko be travelling together? Either way, good save, MM.
| greenguy | 11-17-2003 03:06 PM |
I feel sad for two reasons. First for Richard, I wish him all the best in the world.
Second for Colin. Colin has been my favorite driver for the last 10 years, and to see his carrier come to a turning point such as this. Wether SWRT gives him a 1 yr ride or not, its the manner in which he is being regarded.
Second for Colin. Colin has been my favorite driver for the last 10 years, and to see his carrier come to a turning point such as this. Wether SWRT gives him a 1 yr ride or not, its the manner in which he is being regarded.
| Choose | 11-17-2003 05:18 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by cvalle-sd [/i]
[B]I just assumed it was Reid - why were RB and Marko be travelling together? Either way, good save, MM. [/B][/QUOTE]
I guess that they would be friends. Richard was driving his Porsche with Martin when this happened.
[B]I just assumed it was Reid - why were RB and Marko be travelling together? Either way, good save, MM. [/B][/QUOTE]
I guess that they would be friends. Richard was driving his Porsche with Martin when this happened.
| AlanO | 11-17-2003 05:46 PM |
:( :( :(
Hope Richard can recover as quickly as he drives!
Hope Richard can recover as quickly as he drives!
| nogger | 11-17-2003 09:04 PM |
Wow... :( I really hope he can make a full recovery. Hope all goes well for Burns in the future.
| sha_zapple | 11-17-2003 09:52 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Rodan[/i]
[B] Bring on McCrash! [/B][/QUOTE]
Best of wishes to Burnsie!
[B] Bring on McCrash! [/B][/QUOTE]
Best of wishes to Burnsie!
| Dr. WOT | 11-18-2003 08:35 AM |
Get well soon RB!! Bring on Colin!!!
| Subarugoddess | 11-18-2003 03:07 PM |
OMG that sucks! I love Burnsie! I was so excited to hear that he was coming back to scoobie! He seemed to be looking forward to coming back..now this!! I am just thankful that Subaru understands and is giving him the recovery time he needs. It just means that Petter will have to kick butt alone next year and wait till '05!
Here's hopin' for a speedy recovery!
Mel
Here's hopin' for a speedy recovery!
Mel
| FaastLegacy | 11-18-2003 10:28 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Subarugoddess [/i]
[B]OMG that sucks! I love Burnsie! I was so excited to hear that he was coming back to scoobie! He seemed to be looking forward to coming back..now this!! I am just thankful that Subaru understands and is giving him the recovery time he needs. It just means that Petter will have to kick butt alone next year and wait till '05!
Here's hopin' for a speedy recovery!
Mel [/B][/QUOTE]
Petter won't be alone, one way or another. Whether they sign someone for a year or promote from within(Lageman anybody?:disco: ), somebody will be in Burns's car.
-faast
[B]OMG that sucks! I love Burnsie! I was so excited to hear that he was coming back to scoobie! He seemed to be looking forward to coming back..now this!! I am just thankful that Subaru understands and is giving him the recovery time he needs. It just means that Petter will have to kick butt alone next year and wait till '05!
Here's hopin' for a speedy recovery!
Mel [/B][/QUOTE]
Petter won't be alone, one way or another. Whether they sign someone for a year or promote from within(Lageman anybody?:disco: ), somebody will be in Burns's car.
-faast
| jaybird | 11-19-2003 11:03 AM |
Good luck to Burns hope he has a speedy recovery. Much respect for Mr. Consistancy.
| jaybird | 11-19-2003 11:03 AM |
Good luck to Burns hope he has a speedy recovery. Much respect for Mr. Consistancy.
| mordy_2v | 11-19-2003 11:08 AM |
Get well Mr. Burns :(
| C-daleRidr | 11-19-2003 11:28 AM |
It does sound like he'll be alright, which is good news to be sure. Whether he drives again for a while or not, or who his replacement is, pales in comparison to his condition. Here's another voice saying good luck to him and his docs!
| Subi Chicky | 11-19-2003 01:25 PM |
Definitely a shocking and sad bit of news for the long time rally fans though. :(
| HekWRX | 11-19-2003 01:25 PM |
Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Subaru needs one of it's greatest heroes. Theirs been too much tragedy lately.
| 3BadHabbits | 11-19-2003 05:30 PM |
OMG dudes
I really dont care who drives the other subaru now. Damn this sucks he so young! What the deal with sicknesses and deaths with subaru's? This totally sucks I hope hes gets better, even if he never races again!
My sympathy:
_nick:(
I really dont care who drives the other subaru now. Damn this sucks he so young! What the deal with sicknesses and deaths with subaru's? This totally sucks I hope hes gets better, even if he never races again!
My sympathy:
_nick:(
| LotusDriftx | 11-19-2003 09:54 PM |
*raises drink to richard burns*
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| WRXmy02 | 11-20-2003 12:16 AM |
The Dark Side grows stronger?
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Possum Bourne
Mark Lovell
Roger Freeman
A cloak a death cast upon 2003 ...and now Burns.
I lost my Mom to a brain tumour when I was 7.
I have to go kick some tires...
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Mark Lovell
Roger Freeman
A cloak a death cast upon 2003 ...and now Burns.
I lost my Mom to a brain tumour when I was 7.
I have to go kick some tires...
:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
| HomerJay | 11-20-2003 07:58 PM |
Rovanperra an option now
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Well, looks like Harri was cut loose from Peugot today. He's another possible candidate to keep Burnsie's seat warm for a season. I'd rather have a tarmac specialist though.
| johnfelstead | 11-20-2003 10:05 PM |
LeiboWRX, i think the policy of not telling people more details is fair and deliberate. Richard has a battle on his hands and he doesnt need people speculating about his treatment or level of illness. My sister works at the UK's leading cancer research and treatment hospital as a senior nurse and she explained to me the types of issues Richard will face right now, it's going to be a very tiring time for him for the next 6 weeks in particular so i think the less people know, the less his family will have to explain and therefor the more they can concentrate on helping him through this imediately dificult time.
The most helpful thing we as supporters can do right now is leave this to the profesionals to get on with their job, not putting Richard and his family under any presure to keep us informed.
The most helpful thing we as supporters can do right now is leave this to the profesionals to get on with their job, not putting Richard and his family under any presure to keep us informed.
| LeiboWRX | 11-20-2003 10:45 PM |
You are right, I deleted my post. I will just send positive thoughts in that direction and await good news.
| sha_zapple | 11-21-2003 04:34 PM |
I went to his website and sent him an email wishing him best of luck! He'll be back next season ready to kick ass!
| Redleader | 11-21-2003 07:53 PM |
[QUOTE]Bring on McCrash![/QUOTE]
My thoughts exactly!:devil:
My thoughts exactly!:devil:
| Atlas' Kids | 11-24-2003 10:22 AM |
Best of luck to you Richard, we are all pulling for you. Get well soon.
| OnTheGas | 11-28-2003 07:52 PM |
Oh, Bloody Hell!
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Just catching up on some off-season news, and I saw this from the frontpage of [url]www.impreza.net[/url] (thanks nick!). Horrible news... the big C is a scary opponent.
RB will be in my thoughts and prayers... The good news is that like Lance Armstrong, RB has the proven strength of charecter to overcome deep adversity, as seen by some of his outstanding performances at the highest levels of motorsport.
Fight the good fight, Richard! Show that tumor who's the boss! We'll see ya in 2005 ready kick some A in the WRC!
RB will be in my thoughts and prayers... The good news is that like Lance Armstrong, RB has the proven strength of charecter to overcome deep adversity, as seen by some of his outstanding performances at the highest levels of motorsport.
Fight the good fight, Richard! Show that tumor who's the boss! We'll see ya in 2005 ready kick some A in the WRC!
| adeliciouspizza | 11-28-2003 08:08 PM |
here is a detailed description of what he has:
[url]http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/Cancertype/Brain/Typesofbraintumour/Astrocytoma[/url]
[url]http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/Cancertype/Brain/Typesofbraintumour/Astrocytoma[/url]
| ANZAC_1915 | 12-10-2003 10:25 PM |
A small update from Robert Reid:
[url]http://www.wrc.com/en_GB/News/2003/016/2003_R_burnscopingwell.htm[/url]
[url]http://www.wrc.com/en_GB/News/2003/016/2003_R_burnscopingwell.htm[/url]
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