From Powder to quattro: Todd Richards' Lifelong Audi Journey

What happens when a professional snowboarder becomes an Audi enthusiast for nearly three decades? On this episode of All Wheel Driven, Joe Kucinski sits down with Todd Richards—professional snowboarder, NBC Sports analyst, and lifelong Audi enthusiast—to talk about the cars that have been part of his life on and off the mountain.Todd takes us through his Audi journey, beginning with the brand-new 1995 Audi 90 quattro Sport he bought in Boulder, Colorado, and continuing through some of Audi's most iconic performance cars, including an Imola Yellow B5 S4 Avant, C6 S6 Avant, rare B5 RS 4, and multiple TT RS models. He also shares why the Q7 has remained a trusted companion for more than 100,000 miles, his experiences with Audi's legendary turbocharged five-cylinder, and what makes quattro such a perfect match for life in the mountains. From chasing powder in Colorado to building a garage full of Audi icons, Todd's story is ultimately about how a car can become part of your lifestyle—and your adventures.Tune in for a conversation about Audi ownership, performance, quattro, favorite cars, ownership regrets, and the evolution of the Four Rings through the eyes of someone who has experienced it firsthand. ========================== EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 Breaking Down the Episode!00:47 Video Intro01:05 Todd Gives Us Some Audi Background02:57 How Old was Todd When he Got His 1st Audi?03:48 How Often Does Quattro Come in Handy?04:53 Todd's Audi Garage05:40 Finally Getting the Dream! The RS6!07:09 Some of the RS6 Mods09:50 Some of His Other Audis' Mods11:02 The Story of his Audi B5 RS416:05 They Also Have A "Sensible" Audi Q717:52 Snowboarding VS Driving Audis20:03 Do Snowboarding Skills Translate to the Track?21:33 Does Todd Still Do Track Days?22:28 How Has Audi Evolved Over the Years?27:48 Is Todd Into The Audi Supercars?30:16 Todd Answers The "Impossible" Question (Among Others)32:28 Todd's Biggest Ownership Regret? (& More Favorites!)38:56 Advice to First-Time Audi Buyers40:10 How Involved is Todd With Other Enthusiasts?41:00 Final Thoughts & Farewell==========================All-Wheel Driven is presented by XPEL, the official paint protection film of Audi Club North America. Subscribe and connect with @audiclubna for exclusive Audi content.==========================Not yet a member of Audi Club North America? Join the world's largest community of Audi owners and enthusiasts and unlock benefits including:Discounts on Audi parts, accessories, and new or leased vehiclesAward-winning quarterly magazine (quattro)Exclusive driving events, clinics, and track experiencesA network of 32 chapters across North AmericaAnd much more!Learn more and join today: https://audiclubna.org