--- title: "Ricky Bobby’s ‘Talladega Nights’ Mansion Now Belongs to Kevin Harvick" description: "Retired NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick just bought Ricky Bobby's mansion from 'Talladega Nights' for $6.75 million." date: "2023-11-18" modified: "2023-11-18" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/ricky-bobbys-talladega-nights-mansion-now-belongs-to-kevin-harvick" categories: - "NASCAR" - "News" - "Racing" --- # Ricky Bobby’s ‘Talladega Nights’ Mansion Now Belongs to Kevin Harvick ![]() *Mark Jacobs Productions and Re/Max Coldwell Banker \Coldwell Banker\* NASCAR driver [Kevin Harvick ]()retired from full-time racing earlier this month, ending a sensational career with 60 wins, including the Daytona 500, Coca-Cola 600, and the 2014 Cup Series Championship. Harvick walks away from racing with a career that most drivers can only dream of. And yet only now can Harvick wake up in the morning and piss excellence because he now lives in Ricky Bobby's house. Harvick recently bought the North Carolina lakeside mansion used in *[Talladega Nights](): The Ballad of Ricky Bobby*, for $6.75 million. Considering the house itself—12,000 square feet, six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a pool, and its Lake Norman location—and its famous movie tie-in, I think Harvick got a good deal. Plus, the ability to say grace to the dear Lord baby Jesus in front of the same fireplace as Ricky Bobby is priceless. Although, I like to think of my Jesus singing lead vocals for Lynard Skynard. https://twitter.com/JoePompliano/status/1724493052788576675?s=20 Ironically, that fireside dining room is essentially the only part of the house that's movie-faithful. The previous owners, Dan and Judith Moore, renovated the entire house but kept the fireplace room the same. Moore told the [*Charlotte Observer* ]()that “99% has changed," when the house was first listed for sale at $9.9 million. So Harvick shaved a couple million dollars off the original asking price. When the Moores first bought the house for $4 million in 2018, they didn't know that it was used in the movie. It was only after moving in that they learned of its stardom and became fans. Harvick, however, was likely a fan of the movie before buying the mansion, as [NASCAR ]()has been incredibly receptive to it since its 2006 release. Give it up to NASCAR for having a good sense of humor about being playfully lampooned by Will Ferrel and John C. Reilly. ![]() **Mark Jacobs Productions and Re/Max Coldwell Banker. Coldwell Banker* Coldwell Banker* ![]() **Mark Jacobs Productions and Re/Max Coldwell Banker. Coldwell Banker* Coldwell Banker* ![]() **Mark Jacobs Productions and Re/Max Coldwell Banker. Coldwell Banker* Coldwell Banker* ![]() **Mark Jacobs Productions and Re/Max Coldwell Banker. Coldwell Banker* Coldwell Banker* ![]() **Mark Jacobs Productions and Re/Max Coldwell Banker. Coldwell Banker* Coldwell Banker* I'm not sure if Harvick has any plans for renovations or modifications to the house. However, I do hope he keeps any remaining portraits of the Moores up on the wall and replaces only their heads with those of his own family. He's also going to have to learn how to use the hot tub, with its many buttons, and make sure the house isn't still haunted. Once he does that, though, he's free to make his family all of the really, really thin pancakes they want (he can't call 'em crepes because these colors don't run), and enjoy the house where one of [Christopher Nolan's favorite comedies ]()was shot. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()