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Jason Richards Dies
V8 Supercar driver Jason Richards has died after a 14-month battle with cancer.
New Zealander Richards was 35.
V8 Supercar officials and Holden confirmed Richards died on Thursday night at his home in Melbourne.
He had been fighting a rare and aggressive form of cancer called adrenocortical carcinoma.
Richards was a three-time Bathurst 1000 runner-up, and won three New Zealand touring car championships prior to moving into the Australian V8 series in 2001.
He drove successfully for a variety of Holden teams in the V8 series - most recently Brad Jones Racing.
Richards is survived by his wife Charlotte and children Sienna and Olivia.
"Jason's family is appreciative of the many thousands of people who have offered their love and support during his battle with illness over the past 14 months," Richards' family said in a statement issued on Friday.
V8 Supercars said a memorial service to honour Richards and his career would be held at Sandown Raceway in Melbourne in the next few weeks.
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So sad, such a terrible waste.
He drove for our team for awhile before Steve and Trevor sold up.
He drove for our team for awhile before Steve and Trevor sold up.
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Very sad indeed.
VERY talented driver whose ability outweighed his experience.
Dam shame
VERY talented driver whose ability outweighed his experience.
Dam shame
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tackling the mountain and cancer is two different things,what a great driver , your already being missed but not forgotton.agro wrote:Very sad indeed.
VERY talented driver whose ability outweighed his experience.
Dam shame
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