Dick's last competitive short track car nicknamed "Goldie" will once again compete with Dick at the wheel. Dick and ASA team owner Kevin Lang of Advanced Racing decided it was time to have a short track car that would be competitive, safe, and exclusively available for Dick for special short track events. Kevin drove down during the winter and picked up "Goldie" and took her back to his shop in Medina, MN to give her a new dress and give her the latest in racing technology. Dick and Kevin are working with Tesar Engineering for their short track motor program. Goldie will carry the #99! Dick won back-to-back years in 1989 and 1990 at Phoenix International Raceway in the Southwest Tour events held in conjunction with his first two NASCAR Winston Cup races. After 1990 Goldie was retired to his "play shop" in North Carolina. When she hits the track she'll be a 2004 Monte Carlo.
SHORT TRACKIN'
Dick has scheduled three short track events to date.
MONDAY, MAY 31, 2004 - MEMORIAL DAY
Wisconsin Int'l Raceway - Kaukauna, WI
Dick will be competing in the NASCAR AutoZone Elite Midwest series race in a
car owned by local track star Tim Rothe. He'll be competing in a Chevrolet.
This will be a 200-lap event.
For race day schedule, tickets, and directions:
Track number: 920-766-5577 or go to www.racingonline.com/wir/
FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2004 - NASCAR Weekend
Norway Speedway - Norway, MI
Advanced Racing will be transporting "Goldie" to her first race at
Norway Speedway. Dick has competed at the speedway several times throughout
his short track years. It'll be good to see some familiar faces from the good
ole days as well as some of the competitors that will be competing in the special
event. Information concerning the race day is listed below:
Time Trials - 5:45 p.m.
Racing - 7:30 p.m. (Main Event 50 laps)
Autograph Session - Following racing in pits
(Rain Date - Saturday, June 26, 2004)
Tickets - $12.00 - $15.00
Track Phone: 715-251-4788 Race Day: 906-361-0597
Website: www.norwayspeedway.com
TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2004 - 25TH SLINGER NATIONALS
Slinger Super Speedway - Slinger, WI
Goldie has made many laps at the high-banked oval. Dick has made it a personal
commitment to compete in this event. The Slinger Nationals came a reality after
owner Wayne Erickson and Dick brainstormed over a few beverages. Twenty-five
years later it still is an exciting night of racing for race fans. NASCAR Winston
Cup Matt Kenseth will be competing as well.
Gates Open - 3:00 p.m.
Qualifying - 4:30 p.m.
Main Event - 250 laps
(Rain Date - Wednesday, July 14, 2004)
Tickets/Directions - Track (262) 628-7929
www.slingersuperspeedway.com
There is more news we've been keeping under our hats until everything was official. There is an official press release below, but to add our feelings, it's an exciting venture for Dick. Spectre Gaming will be producing a Dick Trickle casino slot machine. Spectre Gaming is working closely with Dick and myself to ensure the game is an authentic Dick Trickle game, with voice-overs, graphics, and bonus spins that can lead to special sponsor wins, besides a jackpot! At this time the target date for release will be in August in the state of Minnesota. We'll provide more information on the release at a later date. Further information is below:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS
Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 4, 2004.
Spectre Gaming signs Exclusive License Agreement with "The Legend" Dick Trickle for its New "Stock Car Series" Line of Interactive Class II Gaming Machines
"America's most winning stock car driver lends his name to Spectre's new line of games".
Spectre Gaming, Inc. (OTCBB: SGMG.OB) today announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Trickle and Co. Inc. to exclusively license the rights to the "Dick Trickle" name and likeness for its gaming products, including its new line of interactive Class II gaming machines.
"We are excited to have Dick Trickle add his name to our new line of interactive Class II gaming machines," stated Russell Mix, Chief Executive Officer of Spectre Gaming. Mix went on to say, "Stock car racing is one of the favorite forms of entertainment our customers enjoy and Dick Trickle is one of the all time great drivers. His name is synonymous with Short Track Racing in the United States and we look forward to introducing our "Stock Car Series" to the Class II marketplace. Dick is in an elite club of champions, joined by only the likes of Richard Petty, Bobby Allison and a select few."
Dick Trickle stated, "I am really enthusiastic about this new venture and working with the Team at Spectre in developing a truly unique game that will deliver the excitement that Racing fans expect. This is going to be the kind of game that I would want to play, and will play. In the entertainment business, as in racing, you want to always provide value for the customer, that's what Spectre Gaming has brought to the "Stock Car Series" games. With my 45 years of experience in racing, my goal is to transfer some of my knowledge into a game that players, including race fans, will feel the thrills of racing with the excitement and anticipation of the possible win."
Dick Trickle is one of the most recognized names in stock car racing with a career that spans nearly 45 years. With over 1,200 feature wins throughout the United States in NASCAR, USAC, ARCA, IMCA, MASCAR, ALL PRO, ASA, ARTGO, and CWRA, Dick has won more races than any other driver in stock car racing history. Trickle began racing in 1958 at Stratford Speedway in Central Wisconsin by winning his first event. He's a two-time ASA champion, nine-time ASA runner-up and nine-time ARTGO champion. In 1989, his first full season in NASCAR Winston Cup, he earned the "Rookie of the Year" title. Many call him "The Legend".
Spectre Gaming Inc., with offices at 800 Nicollet Mall, Suite 2690, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, is a provider of interactive electronic games to the rapidly growing Native American and charitable gaming markets. The Company designs and develops networks, software and content that provides its customers with a comprehensive gaming system
Contact: Russell Mix or Brian Niebur, (612) 279-2030
BRISTOL TICKETS
We have a fan club member looking for 4 or 6 Bristol August night race tickets for the Busch and Cup races. I know they're hard to come by, but he's never been there. If anyone has tickets, please contact me by email and I'll put the two of you in touch. vtrickle@charter.net
SPECIAL SALE
For the first time offered to the public, we have for sale the
2002 Fan Club Member poster featuring "20" photos of Dick's short
track and NASCAR race cars throughout his race career including the years 1961,
"68, "70, "72, "78, "85, "88, and 1989 - 2001
with NASCAR cars. This 15" x 20" poster will be "AUTOGRAPHED"
by Dick and shipped in a special flat package. The Poster Pricing will be 1
- $13.00 (includes S&H) or 2 for $20 (including S& H). You may order
by mail, fax, or email. This special is not on the website order page. Please
contact me at Phone/Fax (704)732-8799, email vtrickle@charter.net or mail orders
to Dick Trickle Fan Club, 5415 Vesuvius Furnace Rd, Iron Station, NC 28080.
We accept checks, money orders, MC, VISA, or Discover.
That's the news for now, but they'll be more soon. Thanks for
Vicky Trickle Bowman
Fan Club Member #0001 / President