83 years old (Born on October 27, 1941)
Happy birthday to the legendary Dick Trickle—the "White Knight" who left every short track across America in awe, confounded opponents and statisticians alike, and somehow managed to collect more trophies than most of us have socks. Seriously, with over 1,200 victories under your belt, did you ever find room at home for a couch?We raise a toast (and wave the checkered flag) in honor of the racer whose laps were faster than lightning and whose charisma matched his throttle speed. Dick Trickle's legacy isn't just numbers—it’s laughter shared trackside, tire-smoke dramatics, and timeless racing tales like no other.