Introduction to a Dream
Hi, my name is David Richert and I have been asked to share with you a little bit about what I am up to in my life as a professional race car driver.
View ArticleReality of Racing
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is “What’s it like to be a race car driver”? Most people are shocked or think I’m kidding when I start to explain what being a professional race car...
View ArticleFast means Fitness
The race season is now into full swing as we have already completed the first 3 rounds of the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup.
View ArticleThe Media
We’ve already looked at the financial aspect of auto racing and how extremely important it is for every driver to look at their career as a business first and foremost.
View ArticlePart I – Racing and Public Streets
There are several standard questions that get asked to you as a professional race car driver; ...how fast do you go? ...have you ever crashed? …do chicks dig you? …and that sort of thing.
View Article2010 Volkswagen Golf Media Introduction
Over the last few years I have had the opportunity to experience things which many can only dream of doing.
View ArticlePart II – Racing and Public Streets
In Part I we had a quick discussion about following traffic laws and this will be somewhat of a continuation with that.
View ArticleHelmets in Road Cars?
Would it be worthwhile to start implementing the mandatory use of helmets in road cars, just as we have done with seatbelts?
View ArticleRacing Under Green
This Saturday, June 19th, Discovery Channel in Canada will be airing an hour long documentary called "Racing Under Green".
View ArticleUp to Date
It has been many months since I have provided an update on what is happening in my career as a race car driver.
View ArticleUp to Speed
Almost a decade ago the passion for racing entered my life in a unique and interesting way.
View ArticleFinal Preparations for 2011
The race season has now arrived and I’m into making final preparations for my first trip to Italy this year.
View ArticleHello From Italy
Hello to all from Italy. It is finally the race season and I recently made the trip from Winnipeg to Toronto to Frankfurt to Milan.
View ArticleRacing in Italy
I have just returned home from Italy this week and a lot has happened since my last blog.
View ArticleLast Minute Changes!
The end of June is upon us and the race season is in full swing. One thing you learn quickly is that when it comes to racing, plans can change!
View ArticleSeason Coming to a Close
It's September already which means the 2011 race season is drawing to a close and it's always fun to look back on what has happened so far this year.
View ArticleTo Italy and Back
The last few weeks have been exciting times in my racing career. It started when I was given an invitation by an Italian race team to test drive their Formula 3 car.
View Article2012 Race Season Underway
Happy New Year! It's 2012 and the racing season is already in full swing for a lot of teams and drivers.
View ArticleLights On
Although we have had mild weather over the last few months, it has definitely been a noticeable amount of rainfall lately.
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