NASCAR's Dick Trickle drove hard, lived the same way - USA Today

NASCAR's Dick Trickle drove hard, lived the same way - USA Today

Retired race car driver Richard "Dick" Trickle died on Thursday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at a North Carolina cemetery, sheriff's officials said. Trickle, 71, was found lying near his pickup after he placed a 911 call to the Lincoln

Dick tragically took his own life at the age of 71, and now his brother is saying that the NASCAR driver was suffering from intensive chest pain. Is this why he allegedly killed himself?

Racing legend Dick Trickle will be fondly remembered. Here are just a few of the comments from peers and fans following the news of his passing.

Wisconsin native Dick Trickle was one of the best short-track drivers who lived, winning more than 1,000 races if you believe the folklore and having a ton of fun along the way. He drove hard and lived his life the same way, making friends and

NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France: “Personalities like Dick Trickle helped shape our sport. He will be missed.” • NASCAR Hall of Fame driver and ESPN analyst Rusty Wallace: “Dick Trickle was my mentor. When I was short track racing, I would call