Steve Richards, of Performance Racing Network, passed away at 12:38 am on December 22, 2021 due to complications from COVID.
He had been hospitalized for a number of weeks.
NASCAR issued a statement: “For three decades Steve Richards worked to help bring NASCAR to fans across the country. Through his pit reporting for PRN and various hosting roles, he became a familiar name and voice to fans of the sport. Steve was a friend to many and he will be missed dearly.”
It is with profound sadness that I regret to inform you our friend Steve Richard Leibowitz has passed away due to complications from Covid. After waging a courageous battle doctors felt it best to take him off ventilator last night. Please pray for his family and loved ones.🙏 pic.twitter.com/uftamM9GgN
— Mark Garrow (@GuruGarrow) December 22, 2021
Steve Richards has helped produce my radio show for well over 2 decades, has been a PRN pit reporter for many years and more importantly is a good guy. Because of Covid he's now in critical condition and was put on a ventilator this morning. Please lift him up in your prayers. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/hFqyTcrSBY
— Mark Garrow (@GuruGarrow) November 25, 2021