What’s Happening?
Axios Charlotte shared that the Lake Norman mansion used to film part of Talladega Nights has hit the market for $9.9 Million.
What You Need to Know
- Since Talladega Nights, the cinematic home has undergone $4M of modern French renovations.
- While the mansion is known to be part of the movie, the stone fireplace backdrop for Will Ferrell’s “Sweet Baby Jesus” prayer is the one of the few features that remain from the set.
- If you love Talladega Nights and have $10M, now is your chance to live a dream.
Per Charlotte Axios: "Talladega Nights" filming location at Lake Norman up for sale. Translation: You can own Ricky Bobby's house for the asking price of $9.9 million.https://t.co/f7ueATbvqe
— Zack Albert (@zack_albert) March 10, 2023
Around the Garage
Erik Jones took one look at the renovations and turned right around.

In the Stands
If Ricky Bobby fans had $10M, it would be a bidding war, but that’s a big emphasis on “if”.
If I had 10 million I'd buy it… pic.twitter.com/zFEUH9IxzE
— Crushing it since '69🤘 (@DCRUSH1) March 10, 2023
From the Pressbox
If the pantry isn't filled with Shake 'n Bake I'm going to be severely disappointed. https://t.co/AWIbK2Pk3E
— Gannon 'may or may not be notable' Burgett (@gannonburgett) March 10, 2023
Listing agent, Kandi Lowe, should take some notes from Car & Driver writer Gannon Burgett.