We bring you some sad news this afternoon with confirmation V8 Supercar driver Jason Richards has passed away. The 35-year-old died last night with his wife, Charlotte, by his side. He leaves behind two daughters, Sienna and Olivia.
In November last year Jason was diagnosed with the aggressive cancer Adrenocortical Carcinoma. He fought his battle proudly in the public eye and with great dignity. May he rest in peace.
[Source: Brad Jones Racing]
UPDATE: A statement from Holden has been added below.
HOLDEN STATEMENT – Jason Richards
16 December 2011
Holden is mourning the loss of one of its favourite sons, Jason Richards who passed away peacefully in his home at 8pm last night.
Jason was more than just a Champion V8 Supercar driver representing Holden over his distinguished V8 Supercar career, he was a true friend.
Holden Sponsorship Manager, Simon McNamara said Jason’s passion for life was genuine and infectious, while his love for his job, family and friends indisputable.
“Words cannot describe just how deeply we are saddened by this loss,†Mr McNamara said.
“On behalf of all of Holden’s management and employees, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Charlotte and their daughters Sienna and Olivia, and Jason’s entire family. He will be genuinely missed.â€
A three-time New Zealand Touring Car Champion, Richards made his V8 Supercar debut at Bathurst in 2000, driving a Commodore for Team Kiwi. He drove Holdens his entire V8 Supercar career, for Team Kiwi, Team Dynamik, Tasman Motorsport and Brad Jones Racing.
He finished on the podium at Bathurst three times, in 2005 with Jamie Whincup, 2008 with Greg Murphy and 2009 with Cameron McConville. He also finished on the podium three times in the traditional 500km warm-up race for Bathurst, at Sandown in 2003 and ’05, and at Phillip Island last year.
Jason was just 35 years old.
7 replies on “Jason Richards 1976–2011”
Jason Richards was far too young to be lost in the manner he was. RIP and I wish his family and friends all the best during this difficult period.
I had watched this unfold on RPM and now he will be surely missed. Sad day for the Australian Motorsport community – RIP Jase.
You were a good driver. RIP Jason.
Vale Jason.
We’ll miss you on the track.
Sad news. Was great to see he was always smiling. He has plenty of people saying he was a good bloke. That’s about all you can ask.
Rest in peace mate.
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