[Linny]

Rich is one of the few people on the track about whom that I have ever heard a hostile word. He is a classy guy who worked extremely hard, both morning and afternoon. Inspite of his many injuries he always fought back.
I'm pretty confident that this decision was extremely hard for him but because I like him very much, I am happy he has made it. I would hate to see him have the decision forced on him by an even more horrible accident.
Richie always made time to speak with fans and to be a great representative of the game.
Richie has many friends and the love of a supportive family and I am sure that with his positive attitude and hard trying that whatever he chooses to do, he will succeed.