CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The iconic Lake Norman mansion that was home to fictional racer Ricky Bobby in the hit movie "Talladega Nights" has been purchased by NASCAR champion Kevin Harvick.
Mecklenburg County property records show the Cornelius house was purchased by Harvick and his wife, Delana, on Oct. 30 for $6.75 million. The purchase was first reported by the Charlotte Business Journal.
The six-bedroom, nine-bath mansion was listed for $9.9 million in March. It was previously sold for $4 million in 2018, records show.
Harvick just wrapped up his career as a full-time competitor in NASCAR, retiring with 60 wins in the Cup Series and was the 2014 series champion. He will join Fox Sports as an analyst for Cup Series broadcasts beginning with the 2024 season.
The 12,042-square-foot home has three floors and an elevator. The property's owners recently renovated the property and the inside looks totally different from the movie, but a few recognizable spots remain, including the stone fireplace where Ricky Bobby delivered his famous prayer.
Some features include an entertainment area equipped with a full bar, dart board and projector screen. Behind the home is a new infinity pool and hot tub, as well as two docks and a boat lift.
"Talladega Nights" is one of the more well-known movies filmed in the Charlotte area, with numerous scenes being shot around Lake Norman and at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord.
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