The Cautionary Tale of My Hero, The Great Dick Trickle
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Kenny Wallace shares the cautionary tale of his hero, the great Dick Trickle.
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Kenny,my cousin is Dick Trickle and I appreciate all of yours and Rusty’s kind words and sharing your great memories of him.❤
I remember his in car camera when he was smoking a cigarette during a caution lap.
He had a cigarette lighter installed in the car!
@@daveboatman4024 So did David Pearson
@@EmperorGary1971yeah plenty of them did especially in the Winston days. Nascar couldn’t really make a rule that they couldn’t smoke in the car when they were promoting cigarettes as the title sponsor 🫤
@EmperorGary1971 even better is when he crashed, and while waiting for the track officials he walked to the fence and asked a fan for a light
I'm glad you're doing something on the greatest race car driver of all time Dick trickle the White Knight
Trickle was a legend! Being from Wisconsin, I saw him race a lot. You are very fortunate to have those great memories. Thanks Kenny.
RIP, Dick. I remember watching him as a kid, at Grundy County Speedway in Morris, Illinois.
Poor guy had to many unhealable injuries, he just had too much pain to deal with.
Thank you Herman ! Dick trickle was a true American racing legend !
Kenny, I love this. It came across very much last night during the stream how much Trickle meant to you. Thanks for sharing with us ❤
Special shout out for mentioning Richie. He made Central New York proud
Yep him and the Monk
Rest Easy Dick Trickle, you were special.
I will never forget when I was a kid my first tailgate party was at Daga and a bus rolled by with a huge sign on the side that said “ nascar racing makes my Dick Trickle “ 😂 I will never forget it.
Dick was in great pain, sometimes you just want the pain to stop. He will always be one of my hero's
Dick Trickle flying at I-70 Speedway in Odessa, MO. I would go there a lot from Denver to see ASA. Late 60's thru The 70's.Thanks Kenny!
Trickle was also a factory Yamaha snowmobile racer.
I read " the life and times of Dick Trickle" years ago. I certainly don't want to argue, but I will comment from first hand knowledge that chronic pain also causes suicidal thoughts...without any pills involved. Also, most meds used for depression, anxiety, adhd, pain, sleep...are labeled with suicidal tendencies...it's a very common side effect because if anyone reports a suicide while taking that prescription, they have to add it to the list. But pain, chronic pain, can mess with your mind something awful.
Thanks for explaining to the kids today what a cautionary tale is... to listen and think for themselves!
You make so much sense these days. Lovin' it.
always great hearing these stories and perspectives. Sad story of DT and his pain
Met Dick @ a tailgate party in the infield of the Milwaukee Mile where I was conceived.😊He was driving a dirt late model 1967? Ford Fairlaine purple #99
My first U.S.A.C. stock car race was August 1960?
Dick Trickle and Rich Bickle. Wisconsin racing legends. I saw Dickjust about lap the field at Rockford Speedway in the Short Track Nationals. The year the fireworks lit the American flag on fire. Wheewwww what a night. Mark Martin, Jim Sauter, Bob Senneker and a few other great drivers of yore. Difficult to beat Trickle on a short track- P.S. At the end of my mom's life she was addicted to pain pills and "the patch" because of all the arthritis she had. Dick was as brave and as tough as they come. Thanks Kenny!
what a bout Bob Senneker , he was another one his wife was his scorer . Use to watch him at Toledo Speedway, he ran those hard hockey puck firestone tires > never saw him at the beginning of the race, but in the end he collected the checkerflag
I got to meet my hero, Dick Trickle, back in the late 90's. It was at the Gods Country Auto Show in LaCrosse Wisconsin. We were standing in line before his meet and greet. Suddenly I heard a hushed tone from the crowd. I look up to see my hero, larger than life, (about an inch shorter than me) walk right past me, holding a cup of coffee, walking with his signature limp. I met my hero that day and I'll never forget it.
Kenny, if you have any Dick Trickle stories that you would be willing to share I will appropriate it. Most people say he was a great story teller. He would hold court anywhere he went with people who just loved him and just wanted to listen to him.
Dick Trickle was the best short track driver I've ever seen. I used to follow the ARTGO series back in the day & Dick was a threat to win at every track. Mark Martin was the best I've seen at hustling a car around the track in qualifying but when it came to the race, Trickle was top dog. And he was great with the fans. Spent many late nights after the race in the pits with Dick, drinking a few beers. He treated every fan as if he'd known ya for years. To me, he was a great guy.
Thanks for the info, always wondered why but not something easy to ask about.
Kenny, there is a video The White Knight where you are a main speaker talking about the legendary Dick Trickle. So nice you are a true friend and speak so positively about the history of this great positive man.
good job Kenny may Dick RIP we enjoy you every time you come on be safe good luck
I miss Dick Trickle. Hung out with him and drank some beer (Coors Light) with him at his hauler. This was the Saturday night prior to on of the All American 400's. Such a good guy.
Dick trickle was one of my heroes like Bob sneaker Mike Eddy Denny nyari Mark Martin. Lots of great memories. ✌️🇺🇸
I grew in Wisconsin Rapids area watching Trickle win almost everything RIP Dick
am in and grew up in wisconsin and am now 66...i spent countless nights traveling different short tracks following dick,and grew up a few miles from kulwicki...many night of great racing...both,are still missed....cheers kenny...
Have you been the the Matt Kenseth Fan club museum in Cambridge before it closed down?
@@tritontransport ya know,every time i went out to jefferson speedway,i thought about that....just never made it....i do stop at kulwicki park in greenfield when i'm over that way...
Dick was the working man’s hero I had the honor to meet him thru my car builder Ray stonkus in the mid 90’s at Peachstate speedway here in ga ray said come on got someone I want you to meet he took me in the trailer where he was he talked to me like he knew me all my life I had so much respect for him after that I really wish some one would take the time to do his life documentary he deserves that
Thanks for the story Kenny. The White Knight. Sponsored by Superamerica #99. Dick Trickle. Seen him many times when he raced at the Dells. Would show up after the show had started. Would unload the car and win the feature. Those were magic times. Trickle, Reffner, Mazarfka, Miller and many others. Senneker, Eddy, Butch Miller and sometimes
Rusty Wallace and Darrell Watrip
And Mark Martin.
Thanks… Herman ❤️
😊i my son to his first bush race at darlington and we watched dick trickle beat dale junior. What a great man he was. Rip
Love the vids of Trickle firing up a cigarette under caution laps 😆
The loss of Dick Trickle was huge. What a racer and bigger man.
Question: Can you do a retrospective of your time on NASCAR Drivers 360, as you and your family were a big part of the show. There’s so many on CZcams. It would be cool if you watched them on your channel and provided commentary.
Hey, Kenny. Love your channel. I grew up watching ASA in the 80's. Dick, Mark, Mike E., Alan, Rusty, you. I miss the old 80's cars, they were a work of art. Look at Dillion, Jr's cars were incredible. Do a story on the greatest looking cars of the 80's in ASA. Don't forget Randy Sweet.
Dick was my favorite. Loved going to Bristol to the fan club meetings. The year he finished 3rd in the cup race the party was on. Thank you Kenny for always quoting him. "To finish first you must first finish."
High power pain pills are no joke people. 7 years ago I burned my lower leg real bad, 95% 2nd and 3rd degree. It hurt something fierce. After a week, I was at my Dr. in horrible pain and the Dr. gave in and prescribed so Oxycontin. As soon as he said he would do it for two weeks, he turned and looked at my wife and said, "when he's done, we are going to have to work together to get him off these." He also told her without my hearing, to keep a close eye on me for the side effects. I took them for two days so I could get some sleep and let my body start healing. Never took any more. Those comments scared me, made me stay as aware as I could at the time. Thank God for my wife. She never stopped caring for me, and still does. RIP Dick, you earned it
I live in wisconsin rapids, my dad raced against Dick back in the 60s. He's got tons of funny trickle stories
When I was a kid, Dick Trickle was THE MAN when it came to short tracks. I wish he could have gotten to the Cup Series when younger, I believe he would have been a force. As far as his death, I have a different view on suicide and always get slammed for it because it looks like I am promoting suicide, not true. I am a control freak, and when, for whatever reason, I think it is time to go, I see nothing wrong with deciding when, where, and how I end my own life. Remember, we are all going to die sooner or later, so you are just choosing the time of the inevitable event, in my eyes that doesn't make you crazy. Thanks for the video.
Love it Herman,Always followed Dick Trickle now I know the story,Thank You❤❤
I hear you Herm! I was at Madison Speedway and I was helping with my cousins car (34) and Trickle was in the next pit. Everyone in the Trickle pit were laughing and they told us that Dick came in to pit for a cigarette! I think it may have been one of the first races there. It had a pedestrian walk over the track!
Greetings! I remember taking my wife to Berlin Speedway in Marne Michigan several years back. I think they might have had a sellout. So the cars are out on the track warming up. So everybody can't wait to see Trickle on the track. So he cranks up the Mustang. Revs the car up, and floors it. So we all got to see Dick that night do i/4 of a lap. He crashed into the wall. That was it for Dick Trickle that night. They had to cut the top of the car off to get him out.
Dick Trickle was my favorite driver, I grew up in La Crosse and he ran there. I still have my autographed White Knight poster and buttons they used to make at the speedway. I met him several times in the pits. I remember one time in Milwaukee we were in a motor home and he asked me to empty his ashtray!
I grew up in Wisconsin watching Dick Trickle race. Amazing man. Wisconsin has a rich history of short track racing and racers. Trickle is part of that, as are Dave Marcis, Senneker, Kulwicki, Kenseth, and many others. Also, some NASCAR legends like Mark Martin adn Jimmie Johnson moved to Wisconsin in their early years in order to race with the best short trackers.
I was also born and raised in Wisconsin and Trickle has always been my hero, too
Sad story Herman, RIP Mr. Trickle
Pain is no joke. Lookup champion motocross rider Marty Moates, one of my heroes when I was growing up.
My wife, children and myself have been to a lot of races in Wisconsin, got to go into the pits after some of the events and talk to Dick Trickle never forget it
Loved Dickie Trickle he always made our pools for races awesome wish I saw it or seen it
Dick Trickle was a lot of race fans hero ! Great story
I was almost there several times till i got clean. Over the course of 15 years i almost forever slept myself 6 or 7 times. Getting off those was the best choice ive ever made. Can proudly say im four years in since my last relapse. With no desire to go back. With only the support of my wife and my brother
Was at Charlotte either 1995 or 96 and saw Trickle almost win his first BGN race. He had a good lead until a late race caution took it away. On the restart, Mark Martin got the lead, pulled away and won. As much as everyone loved Mark Martin, they were all rooting for Dick Trickle in that one and the whole grandstand was bummed out at the way it turned out. At least he did get that first win a little later on.
I remember in the 60s when I watchedDick Trickle race late models at Rockford Speedway. This was well before be got to NASCAR.
Thanks for telling the Bobby Hamilton story last night That was my first race and remember you took heat unfairly for that wreck.
Herman I was crew chief Mike Miller for his last 7 yrs. Great man. Same type person as Trickle.
Interesting. I looked at some property at the coast on the cape fear river that was next door to a early nascar guy. I don't remember who it was but it seems like it might have been Trickle. His neighbors said he was a great neighbor. Maybe you know which of those guys it was living on the river near wilmington.
❤❤ ASA on TNN ❤❤ 😂 RIP ❤❤ good job Mr Wallace, thank you ❤❤
Tricky dicky he was the man seen many times he could drive but a sad ending make me tears up he was quite the man
Herm, you are so spot on about Dick Trickle. Winningest race car driver ever.
In stock cars.
@@markg.4246 who else has won, any discipline, over 1000 feature races?
@@CrewGuyPJ I'm not too proud to say, after doing a little homework, that you are correct. All I can say is "Wow", about the wins, and how many races in total he drove. Incredible! My memory isn't what it used to be, but I believe I saw him race in Michigan with the ASA. In those days, Owosso Speedway was a big, fast, high banked 1/2 mile track, with great local talent. They also ran midgets, sprints, and supermods.
All the best...Mark
@@markg.4246 None of us are as young as we want to be lol DT was amazing. Heres something else..want your mind blown? Add up the wins of Trickle, Richie Evans and Steve Kinser ;)
DICK was funny 😊 he had great stories 😊, met him 2 times, still have great memories of him 😢
I suffer from terrible back pain at times. I refuse ALL pain meds
Hey Wallace I don't follow NASCAR anymore but I do follow you enjoy your channel I do follow the dirt track guys and women
Thanks for sharing. Dick was a great man. Didn't know how bad the pills hit him. Good to hear the real story from you rather than all the BS. Love both of you and so does GOD. That is all that matters. Great story, thanks.
It definitely shocked me when It happened. Never met Tricky Dick but loved watching him race. I myself had a massive reconstruction of my right arm and shoulder. Doctor couldn’t believe I had only used three pain pills from the prescription. I said doc, no way in hell do I want this crap in my body.
Dicks story is a sad one at the end for sure.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but i believe the cemetery where he did it is the same one his grandchildren are buried in.
Loved Dick Trickle! His name should be in the dictionary when you look up "racing." i remember ar Berlin for an Artgo race, Mike Miller spun drivers side into the first turn waĺl during practice, Dick ran out on the track and was one of the first people at the car!
Kenny, I know exactly what you mean about pain pills. They seriously lower your inhibitions. I got hooked on them for 10 years. Almost Od'ed a few times and the pills just about cost me my beautiful family. Thanks for the story. Dick was a great driver.
Funny coincidence, I was thinking about Dick Trickle yesterday when watching Rick Mast’s video.
Great content
You da man Kenny!
Dick Trickle was a chassis man and engine expert his 427 Ford engines were as good as anyones. In September every year the 1/2 mile track on the border of Illinois and Indiana had a 100 lap race. The Mustangs from Wisconsin would convoy in, Trickle, Tom Reffner, Mike Miller and others plus csrs from Indiana and Ohio. Illiana was a historic track having hosted many famous drivers. Kenny does Schrader still have the Mustang with the rear bar? I recall seeing a picture in NSSN where he ask if anyone could verify it. Last unless i missed it one of Dick's Mustangs is still owned by Wayne Lensing of Lefthander Chassis. RIP Dick and Tom.
I'd love for Herm to do a conversation with another all time short track badass. Gary Balough!
I was shocked and saddened when Trickle passed away. The positive messages and stories will always resonate with Dick Trickle than the tragic incident that day. All Star Race 1990 was Trickle's shining moment and the first ever nascar win years later in the Xfinity Series.
I really enjoy your videos.
I’d add Mark Martin and how about Ty Majeski for a current name. Great short track guys
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Thanks Kenny you are so right about pain pills. And Dick Trickle. I live in pain pills. If it wasn't for my Wife and Grandsons I wouldn't be here. Living in pain 24 7 sucks.
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Very sad,, I did not know this. ☹
Never knew about the pain pills. I thought he was just broken hearted about what happened to Chris. Im sure that just made those side effects 10x even worse.
Kenny my mom had surgery and she was in a lot of pain they ended up going back into that area and found out that the doctor left a sponge and a small instrument in her body😳
Some of the best racing I saw was at state park speedway. Lots of asa racers there. Your brother,mark martin,the Allison’s,Alan kulwaukie. Wow lots of good local talent too.this was how good he was. I raced go carts at state park and golden sands. One night trickle comes in no car on the hauler. I ask him where the car was he said I wrecked it last night he said I’m using so and sos car. I said that car has never made the feature he said ya,it’s all I have. His tire guy was a huge man dick took the car out came in the tire guy changed a fey things. He went out again came in pointed to each corner the tire guy jacked wedge in. Went out put it in the dash. I was stunned. I don’t remember for sure but I think he won with that car. Unbelievable but I watched it happen.
Sad story but thanks for sharing
My idea?? Lol, but seriously i commented a week ago that you should start a you tube live and get some late night debates going 👍🏻
Herm great video😎
My Dad's friend took his own life because of pain from cancer. I'll bet Mr. Trickle was still in severe pain even when taking the pills.
I've always avoided narcotic pain medicine as much as I possibly could. I like anti-inflammatory medicine because it doesn't seem to have any negative effects to me.
Yep
only two names ill call someone that seems to have taken a short time to reach their destination, "what in the Dick Trickle!" or "hot damn Parnelli"
Used to be prescribed pain meds for pain management but turned to weed as my medicine instead
Kenny,,,, I would not blame pain pills for what Dick did.!!! You can still have pain(severe) with still taking pain medication. I KNOW PERSONALLY . He was one of my favorite drivers.
You’re right Kenny. Also, anti depressants can lead to suicide and worse even, mass shooters! Meds are a huge problem in the world
And I fell asleep and missed it dang it
Herman, the pills may have been the final blow but if the pain was bad enough to start taking the pills, blame the pain.
Pain itself causes depression and ruins lives, if you have unrelenting severe pain, it leads to suicidal thoughts. Its the failure of doctor prescribed pain pills to alleviate pain that is the problem. Narcotics for chronic pain just are not very effective, and thus lead indirectly to suicidal thoughts. Its maybe splitting hairs, but narcotics alone are not the main factor. It’s the hopelessness that sets people off. Chronic pain is still poorly understood. Nevertheless, you have a lot interesting insight! Coffee and philosophy!
You looked a lot more like Rusty in that photo.
So sad!
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I'm not getting notifications Kenny of your lives or videos 😔