Vilipoto retires!

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/motorsports/2015/07/09/ryan-villopoto-motorcross-retires-spinal-injury/29923457/

Yeah, I read that yesterday. It's too bad. I really only follow supercross, and he was just in a different class than the "other" fast guys. Very mentally tough. But I get it. He's beat up, has tons of money, and wants to retire while his body still has some years in it for fun. I'm not a huge fan of his really, but it was fun watching him school the likes of Dungy, Reed, Barcia, Stewart etc.

I am a Reed fan, and by contrast it's been a bit painful watching him the last few years. He should have retired a while ago. There's no inherent badge of honor in being the old guy if you're no longer consistently competitive.

I think RV2 is doing it right.