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An interview with the Racing Spectator in 2008

ABOUT RICHARD

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Richard was born in Sussex, New Brunswick in 1964 and was one of four brothers, Danny, Mark, Jason and of course Richard. Richard grew up in Sussex and graduated from Sussex Regional High School in 1985.

Richard joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1986 and became a member of the Armored Corps. In the 25 years since then, Richard has been a tank gunner and a tank driver and is now serving as an instructor at CFB Gagetown.

About the same time as Richard enlisted in the Armed Forces, he was also drawn into the world of stock car racing. He began his racing career, as so many others had, at River Glade Speedway, near Moncton, in the Street Stock class. At that time it was affectionately known as the “Dukes of Hazzards” class.

In his rookie season, Richard was fairly successful and came close to winning the “Rookie of the Year” crown at River Glade. When New Brunswick International Speedway opened in 1993, Richard began racing there on a regular basis and has been there ever since.

In 1997, Richard made the move from Street Stocks to the more powerful sportsman class and proceeded to win the Martin’s Home Heating “Rookie of the Year” award.

In 2004, Richard was awarded the prestigious “Ironman award” for his determination and dedication to the sport of stock car racing.

In addition to his life in the Armed Forces and stock car racing, Richard also finds time to be a dedicated family man. He and his wife Heather have two children, Stephanie and Chad.