Richard Leroy "Dick" Trickle, a well-known short-track race car driver, died on May 16, 2013, at the age of 71 in Boger City, Lincoln County, North Carolina. Trickle was born on October 27, 1941, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. He was a respected figure in the racing community, having won over 1,200 feature races across various racing series, including ASA, ARTGO, ARCA, All Pro, IMCA, NASCAR, and USAC.
Trickle's death was determined to be a suicide by gunshot.
He had been suffering from chronic pain for years, and despite seeking help from multiple doctors, the source of his pain remained undiagnosed. Unable to endure the pain any longer, Trickle took his own life at the Forest Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum in Lincolnton, North Carolina, where he was later buried.
There were no arrests, suspects, litigations, or investigations related to his death, as it was ruled a suicide. Trickle's legacy lives on through his contributions to the world of racing and the memories of those who knew him and admired his work.
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