I just heard that he is no longer with us. I sure hope this is not true. If anyone has any info on this. Please inform us.
Rick ward
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It is sorrowfully true. What a devastating lost for everyone. He inspired and influenced many...myself included. He was always willing to talk and share. He was as good as God made 'em...or better. Many prayers with his family, friends, fellow rmsha buddies and the community in this sorrowful time.
Unfortunately it is True.
We have lost a great man in the industry, especially for western riding.
http://www.localnews8.com/Global/story.asp?S=11030768
We have lost a great man in the industry, especially for western riding.
http://www.localnews8.com/Global/story.asp?S=11030768
RIP Rick Ward - one of the best climbers out there.
Condolences to the family.
NSC
Condolences to the family.
NSC
RIP Rick.
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H.I. McDunna
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He was hit on his streekbike earlier today.
Rick was a special person who broke the mold in everyway. Quiet guy yet a hard going racer...without an ego. He was one of a kind.
When i heard the news i first thought of his shop that is littered with trophies and posters and every piece of snowmobile history you could imagine over the last 20 years. Most of it he made. 7X posters by Polaris here, over there...hillclimb champion there...on and on. The floor is torn with all years of skags that have torn up the floor from pulling sleds in and out. All the technical wizardary that Rick did himself to put him and his Polaris over the top for as long as i have been around were done in large part in that "small" space. Allot of the stuff we now ride are and appreciate were thought of and tested by Rick.
The shop is small but effecient . No big, over done place. Just simple. Just like Rick Ward.
In the corner is his car project....even though he quit snowmobile racing he was still getting the itch to race...He was the greatest snowmobile hillclimber/racer in history. And by far the best guy you could have on your team.
Rick Ward will always be remembered as a special person. The quiet and easy go'n, humble guy, i am sure will be missed by all.
He will rest in peace. He earned it.
Rick was a special person who broke the mold in everyway. Quiet guy yet a hard going racer...without an ego. He was one of a kind.
When i heard the news i first thought of his shop that is littered with trophies and posters and every piece of snowmobile history you could imagine over the last 20 years. Most of it he made. 7X posters by Polaris here, over there...hillclimb champion there...on and on. The floor is torn with all years of skags that have torn up the floor from pulling sleds in and out. All the technical wizardary that Rick did himself to put him and his Polaris over the top for as long as i have been around were done in large part in that "small" space. Allot of the stuff we now ride are and appreciate were thought of and tested by Rick.
The shop is small but effecient . No big, over done place. Just simple. Just like Rick Ward.
In the corner is his car project....even though he quit snowmobile racing he was still getting the itch to race...He was the greatest snowmobile hillclimber/racer in history. And by far the best guy you could have on your team.
Rick Ward will always be remembered as a special person. The quiet and easy go'n, humble guy, i am sure will be missed by all.
He will rest in peace. He earned it.
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Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. His was fun to watch. Godspeed Rick.
Another tough loss in the snowmobile family.
He was the man that inspired me to start hillclimbing 7 years ago. Through out those seven years he had become a fellow racer, mentor, and most importantly a great friend. He was a wealth of wisdom and wasn't afraid to share it...hand's down the greatest snowmobile racer of all time.
Rick will be dearly missed, our thoughts and prayers go to his family.
R.I.P. Rick Ward #7x
Lars Anderson # 85X
Rick will be dearly missed, our thoughts and prayers go to his family.
R.I.P. Rick Ward #7x
Lars Anderson # 85X
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R.I.P. 7X
What a sad sad loss to the community and sled world. This hit me pretty hard knowing first hand what it is like to lose someone in a motorcycle accident. Rick was also my inspiration to start hillclimbing. I cant remember how many times he hooked me up with parts or gave tuning tips when i needed them at different races. We sat in his shop and at multiple races throughout the years and I cannot even start to express how humble and hardcore he was at the exact same time. What an awesome person to have known. He will always be in the hearts of the hillclimb family.
Mitch Sherman and family
RMSHA 220
What a sad sad loss to the community and sled world. This hit me pretty hard knowing first hand what it is like to lose someone in a motorcycle accident. Rick was also my inspiration to start hillclimbing. I cant remember how many times he hooked me up with parts or gave tuning tips when i needed them at different races. We sat in his shop and at multiple races throughout the years and I cannot even start to express how humble and hardcore he was at the exact same time. What an awesome person to have known. He will always be in the hearts of the hillclimb family.
Mitch Sherman and family
RMSHA 220
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mountain mafia
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What a sad deal. Nothing but respect for him.
Not only a "class act",but a true legend in the snowmobile industry. Rick we will miss you dearly and godspeed. My heart goes out to the family.
R.I.P 7X
R.I.P 7X
Rick Ward will never be replaced he was one of the best poeple for this sport of sleding. My heart goes out to his fam. Rick thanks for all you done for me and my boy TJ we will always think of you on the snow. Michell thanks for letting us have him at the races.
Thanks
Brook Beckstrom #2
Thanks
Brook Beckstrom #2
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snobunny21
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RIP Rick
thoughts and prayers go out to his family
thoughts and prayers go out to his family
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Anthony Oberti
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Horrible....one of the best in the sport.
