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Les Richter (born October 26 1930 in Fresno, California) is a former Los Angeles Rams NFL football player turned auto racing president of the Riverside International Raceway.

Biography

After graduating from the University of California in 1952, where he played guard and linebacker, he served in the U.S. Army for two years. A first-round draft choice of the NFL's Dallas Texans, Richter was traded to the Rams for eleven players, the largest deal ever made for a single player.

During his 9 years with the Rams, Richter intercepted 16 passes and scored 193 points on 1 touchdown, 106 extra points, and 29 field goals.

Since retiring from football, Richter has been involved with auto racing in a variety of positions. He is currently is vice-president of special projects for International Speedway Corporation, chairman of the board for the International Race of Champions, and senior vice president of operations for NASCAR.

He currently works at the California Speedway.

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