Superbikes - Brands BSB: Gowland signs for Smiths Triumph as
Richards retires  Smiths Triumph have this morning announced the
retirement of reigning British Supersport Champion Glen Richards
after an illustrious 15 year career within the British
Championship.   The Australian won the 2007 National Superstock
and 2008 British Supersport titles during his career and enjoyed
considerable success in the British Superbike Championship where
he competed for, amongst others, Hawk Kawasaki, HM Plant Honda
and WFR Honda.  "I've been trying not to think about it too much
and get this weekend out of the way. I've enjoyed my racing and
will probably still do a bit of riding, I don't want to fully
hang my leathers up, probably just not at this level. I've been
in the UK, racing British Championship for 15 years now so I've
seen a lot of people come and go in my time," said Richards
speaking to from the circuit.  "I feel now is probably a good
time for me to move on and do other things with my life, try and
spend some more