October 27, 1941 - May 16, 2013
Dick Trickle
(Photo; nndb.com)
Born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
He raced for decades around the short tracks of Wisconsin, winning many championships along the way. Trickle competed in the ASA, ARTGO, ARCA, All Pro, IMCA, NASCAR, and USAC.
In more than an estimated 2,200 races, Trickle logged one million laps and is believed to have won over 1,200 feature races. He was billed as the winningest short track driver in history. Trickle's career highlights include racing to 67 wins in 1972, winning seven ARTGO Championships in nine years between 1979 to 1987, winning back to back ASA AC-Delco Challenge championships in 1984 and 1985, the 1968 USAC Stock Car rookie of the year, and winning the 1989 NASCAR Rookie of the Year award in what was then called the Winston Cup.
Trickle was nicknamed the "White Knight"as referenced by his sponsored Super America paint scheme, when he raced in Wisconsin.
Sadly, Trickle died May 16, 2013, from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. For more check out our In memory of Dick Trickle.
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