Richard Burns sadly passed away last Friday at the age of just 34. This highly acclaimed biography, written by David Williams,  traces Richard’s career from his success in minor domestic events to being the first ever English World Rally Champion.

Rally driver Richard Burns from Berkshire rose to the peak of his sport in the shadow of Colin McRae, but became a star in his own right and a genuine rival to the Scot.

Key content

* Early driving and competition days as a member of the Under 17 Car Club, rallying with his local motor club and receiving financial support and advice from members to help propel him on to the national scene.

* At age 22, driving a works Subaru to become British International Champion.

* World Championship setbacks and dismissal by the Subaru team.

* Revival of fortunes with the Mitsubishi team, 1996-98, and two momentous wins, on the Safari and in Britain.

* Return to Subaru, finishing as runner-up in the 1999 World Rally Drivers' Championships and making a serious title bid in 2000. 

What they say:

'compelling'.....Autosport  'Superb' ....Cars & Car Conversions'an unmissable rally read' .... Motorsport News'a must' ..... Auto Express

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