2002p51 Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 I just found out that legendary short track racer Dick Trickle was found dead of a self-inflicted gun shot wound. A very sad day for short track racers and fans everywhere. RIP Dick.
MAGNUM4342 Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 Mister Trickle was one heckuva nice guy. Met and spoke with him at the ocean center in Daytona years ago. His presence will be surely missed.
Quick GMC Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 I don't follow racing that much, was he having some hard times or did this come out of nowhere? Sad to hear.
Guest G Holding Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) Winningest short track racer in America I tip a Tall Cold PBR to ya Dick. Slinger will never forget you! RIP my buddy Edited May 16, 2013 by G Holding
vintagercr Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 I loved seeing the in car camera shot of him smoking a cigarette as he had a cigarette lighter in his race car. RIP Dick
2002p51 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Posted May 16, 2013 Isnt days of thunder after him or the sport No. One of the characters in the movie was named Cole Trickle but it wasn't a reference to him.
chevyfever2009 Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 No. One of the characters in the movie was named Cole Trickle but it wasn't a reference to him. Ok just wandering
Skip Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 That was really sad news to read, Trickle was a war horse on the short tracks. Saw him a while ago at Berlin Raceway in Michigan, where he won of course!
martinfan5 Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 Self-Inflicted Gun Shot Takes Life of Racing Legend May 16, 2013 Lincolnton, NC – Retired race car driver Richard “Dick” Trickle, 71, died today from an apparent self inflicted gun shot wound. The incident occurred at 12:02 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery on Highway 150 East in Boger City. The Lincoln County Communications Center received a call apparently from the victim that “there would be a dead body and it would be his “. Communications Center workers tried to place a return call to the number but did not get an answer. The first emergency units arriving on the scene located the body lying near the victim’s pickup truck. Trickle was a Lincoln County resident and had lived here since the early 1990’s More updates on what happend 2:44 PM PT -- NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France just commented on Trickle's death ... saying, "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Dick Trickle on his passing today." "Dick was a legend in the short-track racing community, particularly in his home state of Wisconsin, and he was a true fan favorite. Personalities like Dick Trickle helped shape our sport. He will be missed." 2:28 PM PT -- We're told ... Trickle's body was removed from the cemetery and has been transported to a nearby hospital. 2:17 PM PT -- Multiple sources who knew Trickle tell us he had been sick for a while and depressed. We're not sure what kind of illness Trickle had been suffering from. 1:51 PM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Trickle did leave a suicide note at the death scene. The contents of the note are unclear at this time.
deja-view Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) Wasn't his son (Chris), also a race driver, murdered on Blue Diamond Rd. outside Las Vegas a few years back??? Edited May 17, 2013 by deja-view
martinfan5 Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 Wasn't his son (Dan), also a race driver, murdered on Blue Diamond Rd. outside Las Vegas a few years back??? Yes, and his granddaughter died at the age 16 I believe , he was found in the cometary that is granddaughter is buried at, thats what the reports are saying
Edsel-Dan Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) I thought the Vegas Trickle Murdered was his Nephew. I do remember watching that on AMW I remember him on the 'Cup' curcuit. Oldest Rookie Of the Year!! I believe the Movie was a Fictionalization of Tim Richmond. Or that Cole was Loosely based on Tim. Edited May 17, 2013 by Edsel-Dan
2002p51 Posted May 17, 2013 Author Posted May 17, 2013 I thought the Vegas Trickle Murdered was his Nephew. I do remember watching that on AMW I remember him on the 'Cup' curcuit. Oldest Rookie Of the Year!! I believe the Movie was a Fictionalization of Tim Richmond. Or that Cole was Loosely based on Tim. You are correct, Chris Trickle was Dick's nephew. A little trivia about Chris; after his murder (which is still unsolved BTW) he was replaced in the Southwest Tour late model he had been driving by Kurt Busch who then went on to win the championship in that division. And the rest is history. Who know what would've happened to either of them if things had been different. And the Tom Cruse character in Days of Thunder was loosely, VERY loosely based on Tim Richmond.
Burnout Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 His name is really Dick Trickle? That in itself is unfortunate.
Guest Johnny Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 A real loss for the racing community. Especially in Wi. . One driver I had the real pleasure of knowing and he was a great guy. Godspeed Dick Trickle.
johnbuzzed Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 How about if "we" just offer up our own prayers and thoughts for him, just out of respect for a member of the automotive world which we seem to enjoy? Rest in peace, Dick.
Danno Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 Sad. Very sad. Sad regardless of which topic category it's posted under.
MAGNUM4342 Posted May 17, 2013 Posted May 17, 2013 His name is really Dick Trickle? That in itself is unfortunate. WHAT is WRONG with you?!? Have a little respect!
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