Richard Brickhouse, first Talladega 500 winner, dies at 87
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:16 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Richard Brickhouse passed away on July 24 at his home in Rocky Point, North Carolina, at the age of 87. Brickhouse is best known for his victory in the inaugural Talladega 500 in 1969. He began his NASCAR career in 1968, finishing fourth in his debut at Rockingham and participated in both the 1969 and 1970 Daytona 500. Throughout his career, he started 39 NASCAR Cup races and achieved notable placements. Funeral arrangements and tributes are anticipated in the coming days.
- •Brickhouse passed away at age 87 on July 24.
- •He won the first Talladega 500 in 1969.
- •Started 39 NASCAR Cup races during his career.
- •Finished fourth in his debut at Rockingham in 1968.
- •Competed in the Daytona 500 in both 1969 and 1970.
- 5:16 AMMotorsport.com — Richard Brickhouse, winner of first-ever Talladega 500, dies at 87
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — Richard Brickhouse, winner of first-ever Talladega 500, dies at 87
"Richard Brickhouse passed away on Friday, July 24, at his home in Rocky Point, North Carolina. The former NASCAR driver was 87 years old. Brickhouse started 39 NASCAR Cup races in his racing career, finishing fourth on debut at Rockingham in 1968. He made appearances in both the 1969 and 1970 Daytona 500, placing 12th and sixth in very respectable showings. However, Brickhouse's defining ...Keep reading
"Brickhouse won the inaugural running of NASCAR's Talladega 500 in 1969, and passed away last weekend at his home in North Carolina
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 27, 2026, 5:16 AMRichard Brickhouse, winner of first-ever Talladega 500, dies at 87
Richard Brickhouse passed away on Friday, July 24, at his home in Rocky Point, North Carolina. The former NASCAR driver was 87 years old. Brickhouse started 39 NASCAR Cup races in his racing career, finishing fourth on debut at Rockingham in 1968. He made appearances in both the 1969 and 1970 Daytona 500, placing 12th and sixth in very respectable showings. However, Brickhouse's defining ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 5:16 AMRichard Brickhouse, winner of first-ever Talladega 500, dies at 87
Brickhouse won the inaugural running of NASCAR's Talladega 500 in 1969, and passed away last weekend at his home in North Carolina
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