View. comments. Seinfeld star Michael Richards has opened up about the racist tirade that sabotaged his career in 2006 on his former co-star Jerry Seinfeld's new online show, Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee.In his inimitable quirky style, Seinfeld hosted the interview while driving a vintage Volkswagen truck.I lost my temper': Comedian Michael Richards opens up to former co-star Jerry Seinfeld about infamous 2006 racist rant. By Celeste Morgan. Published: 11:00 EST, 29 September 2012 | Updated: 12:46 EST, 29 September 2012.