The movie we’re talking about is ‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby’ released in 2006. It’s a story revolving around the top NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby, and his best friend and teammate Cal Naughton Jr. The plot thickens when a French Formula One driver challenges Ricky Bobby’s position. Further in the discussion, you’ll learn more about where the film was shot, and some fun and interesting facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
The filming process of ‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby’ was distributed across multiple locations. The spotlight of the shooting locations was Charlotte, North Carolina. Furthermore, the heart-pumping racing scenes were shot at Talladega Superspeedway, located on 3366 Speedway Boulevard, Talladega, Alabama. Plus, the North Carolina Speedway and Lowe’s Motor Speedway in North Carolina were also used for filming. Lastly, the serene location of Rockingham, North Carolina, also served as a backdrop for the movie. The shooting took place over a specific timeline, with filming being initiated in November 2005.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Will Ferrell | Ricky Bobby |
| John C. Reilly | Cal Naughton Jr. |
| Sacha Baron Cohen | Jean Girard |
| Gary Cole | Reese Bobby |
| Michael Clarke Duncan | Lucius Washington |
| Leslie Bibb | Carley Bobby |
| Jane Lynch | Lucy Bobby |
| Amy Adams | Susan |
| Andy Richter | Gregory |
| Molly Shannon | Mrs. Dennit |
| Greg Germann | Larry Dennit Jr. |
| David Koechner | Hershell |
| Jack McBrayer | Glenn |
| Ian Roberts | Kyle |
| Pat Hingle | Mr. Dennit Sr. |
| Jake Johnson | 5-Year-Old Ricky |
| Jason Davis | Waffle House Manager |
| Lorrie Bess Crumley | School Teacher |
| Luke Bigham | 10-Year-Old Ricky |
| Adam McKay | Terry Cheveaux |
| John D. King | ESPN Reporter |
| Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Dale Earnhardt Jr. |
| Dick Berggren | Dick Berggren |
| Houston Tumlin | Walker Bobby |
| Grayson Russell | Texas Ranger Bobby |
| Ted Manson | Chip |
| Danny Vinson | Texas Ticket Seller |
| Sylvia G. Lyerly | Texas Ticket Seller |
| Mike Joy | Mike Joy |
| Larry McReynolds | Larry McReynolds |
| Darrell Waltrip | Darrell Waltrip |
| Jamie McMurray | Jamie McMurray |
| Dan Cox | Bartender |
| Bob Jenkins | Bob Jenkins |
| Rob Riggle | Jack Telmont |
| William Boyer | Rescue Worker |
| Ruffin Copeland | Doctor |
| Rick Benjamin | Reporter |
| Matt Day | Pizza Delivery Boy |
| Alex Whittington | Pizza Delivery Boy |
| Pete Burris | Police Officer |
| Frank Hoyt Taylor | Frank |
| Conrad Ricamora | DMV Officer |
| Angie Fox | Waitress |
| Jim Wise | Jim Bohampton |
| Rebecca Koon | Car Wash Customer |
| Elvis Costello | Elvis Costello |
| Bill Weber | Bill Weber |
| Benny Parsons | Benny Parsons |
| Jack Blessing | Jarvis |
| John Baker | Ted Beaman |
| Robert R. Lee | Talladega Ticket Seller |
| Lee Bagwell | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| JoAnn Bernat | Housewife (uncredited) |
| Megan Blake | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Mellie Boozer | Redneck Fan on Trailer (uncredited) |
| Phil Bosche | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Josh Church | Fainting Guy (uncredited) |
| John Collier | Race Fan (uncredited) |
| Rose Davidson | Avid Race Fan (uncredited) |
| Todd Davis | Race Fan (uncredited) |
| Lindsay Decker | Breeze (uncredited) |
| Cricket Ellis | Race Fan (uncredited) |
| Sam Fisicaro | Ricky Fan #2 (uncredited) |
| Daniel Freeze | Ricky Bobby and Cal’s Pit Crew (uncredited) |
| Paul Gibson | Dennit PR Rep (uncredited) |
| Shaun Gilmer | Photographer (uncredited) |
| John Ratch Hart | Field Reporter (uncredited) |
| Chad C. Hundley | Race Fan (uncredited) |
| Robert P. Johnson II | Camera Man (uncredited) |
| Cal Johnson | EMT Safety Crew (uncredited) |
| Amber Jones | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Mark Keeton | Victory Lane Photographer / Pit Crew (uncredited) |
| Eric Lanier | Pit Crew (uncredited) |
| Ed Lauter | John Hanafin (uncredited) |
| Kevin Ledford | Track Owner (uncredited) |
| John W. Love Jr. | Passenger on Bus (uncredited) |
| Cody Lowe | Race Fan (uncredited) |
| David Lowe | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Josh Manning | Bacco (uncredited) |
| Mike McDonald | Race Fan (uncredited) |
| Riley McDonald | Church Choir Boy #2 (uncredited) |
| Michael Montero | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Peter Musooli | Larry Bird (uncredited) |
| Christian Neil | NASCAR Fan (uncredited) |
| Michelle O’Quinn | Journalist (uncredited) |
| George Peroulas | Nascar Team Owner (uncredited) |
| Ryan Prestridge | Attractive Waiter (uncredited) |
| Lori Randolph | Racing Fan (uncredited) |
| Marty Richardson | NASCAR official (uncredited) |
| Jerry Schuller | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Michael Smith | STP Pit Crew / Old Spice Pit Crew / Race Fan (uncredited) |
| Chris Whetstone | Nascar Official (uncredited) |
| Jennifer Williams | Race Fan (uncredited) |
| Wade Woods | Kodak Pit Crew (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- ‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby’ is a Comedy, Sport movie which was released on 04 Aug 2006 (Canada).
- The exciting plot of the film was crafted under the direction of Adam McKay and stellar writing of Will Ferrell and Adam McKay.
- Memorable performances were delivered by Will Ferrell as Ricky Bobby, John C. Reilly as Cal Naughton Jr., and Sacha Baron Cohen playing the challenging part of the French Formula One driver, Jean Girard.
- The movie was appreciated by critics, bagging 8 wins and 9 nominations.
- Serving in supporting roles were Gary Cole as Reese Bobby, Michael Clarke Duncan as Lucius Washington, Leslie Bibb as Carley Bobby, Jane Lynch as Lucy Bobby, and Amy Adams as Susan.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 35.2270869
- Longitude: -80.8431267
- Place ID: ChIJgRo4_MQfVIgRZNFDv-ZQRog
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Charlotte, NC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Talladega Superspeedway – 3366 Speedway Boulevard, Talladega, Alabama, USA
- Latitude: 33.5662273
- Longitude: -86.0698678
- Place ID: ChIJqdwHaL7Pi4gRW-aSKeYTJKw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3366 Speedway Blvd, Lincoln, AL 35096, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: North Carolina Speedway – 2152 N US Hwy 1, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.9762727
- Longitude: -79.6131304
- Place ID: ChIJD5ccYOPEVIgRvR3kr1yKwEM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2152 N US Hwy 1, Rockingham, NC 28379, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Lowe’s Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 35.3516041
- Longitude: -80.686624
- Place ID: ChIJi8sDiRsbVIgR39_CYpXx0DU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.9393201
- Longitude: -79.7739457
- Place ID: ChIJJylaD9vIVIgRF6X8S237Jl4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rockingham, NC 28379, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
