He went full throttle right to the end and there will always be remembered as a racing driver driver who refused to concede defeat.
Hidden Valley in Darwin this year he was almost completely killed himself with a massive effort that he put into practice the V8 Supercar late session. Somehow he dragged his car around for team BOC fastest lap time of the third, before being taken out of the car.
Each time he left the pitlane V8 Supercar is like watching a hand grenade with the pin out and catch the safety off.
Richards is amazing at Mount Panorama, on a path that is appreciated and reflects the nature of driving gifts and exceptional commitment.