Canadian Rally Champion Pat Richard Retires

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08/26/2014 at 18:34 • Filed to: Canadian Rally Championship

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Patrick "Rocket" Richard has announced his retirement via Facebook today. The multi-time Canadian and American Rally Champion has enjoyed a productive relationship with Subaru Canada and has long been a fan favorite. Unfortunately, Richard will not be exiting the sport on his own terms, but instead at the advice of his doctor.

I have a serious neurological illness believed to have been caused by a series of head injuries. Although I am now out of the hospital after a two-month stay, I am mostly confined to my home. I'm hopeful I'll recover fully but it's really unlikley I'll be driving competitively again.

— Patrick "Rocket" Richard

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DISCUSSION (2)


Kinja'd!!! mcseanerson > Driving Sports TV
08/26/2014 at 19:59

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This stuff is always sad but at least he's alive.


Kinja'd!!! Dusty Ventures > Driving Sports TV
08/26/2014 at 20:35

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Well that blows. Pat's a fantastic competitor