Lee Richardson dies after speedway crash in Poland Lee's loss to his family is beyond imagination and I can't see further than that at the moment. Tributes quickly poured in for Richardson, who was world Under-21 champion in 1999, with many riders taking to Twitter to express their shock and disbelief at the news. World champion Greg Hancock wrote: "Unreal news I just heard! It doesn't seem real and another innocent one is gone. Our thoughts are with the whole Richardson Family. British international Lewis Bridger said: "RIP Rico. Top, top bloke in the sport; I looked up to you so much man. I'm in tears right now. I really don't want to believe this. His former Speedway Grand Prix rival Scott Nicholls added: "I am speechless & cannot think of any words to say at this very, very sad time. My thoughts are with the Richardson family & friends. Belle Vue rider Rory Schlein also posted on Twitter: "Speedway at the mo means nothing. Will miss you Lee, our laughs we had on our flights and I will always remember.