Sports Illustrated’s recent cover of the fate of fictional athletes in the article “Where are they now?” has revealed what became of Will Ferrell’s Ricky Bobby following ‘Talladega Nights’. As shared by director Adam McKay, the Nascar champ is said to have fallen from grace after losing several sponsors. Ricky Bobby’s last speech also helped his demise due to a misunderstanding over his crew member Alfred Ahi. \u201cI want to give a huge thank you to Al Ah!\u201d Ricky Bobby yelled to the crowd. \u201cWithout Al Ah, none of this would be possible! Those that don\u2019t recognize Al Ah are my enemy!!\u201d<\/p>\n
Ricky Bobby now owns RB’s Smoke and Toke Shop in Keneshaw, Kentucky with his best friend and partner Cal, played by John C. Reilly in the film. \u201cOnce Susan left me I bottomed out. Cal and I spent a lot of time at Dave & Busters eating fried zuchinni and playing video golf. It was a dark time.” Adding, “I used to make people smile through my racing. Now I make \u2018em smile through my quality water pipes and vaporizers,\u201d Ricky Bobby said. \u201dAll for use with tobacco products only!\u201d he quickly adds, his eyes darting around the room. \u201cYou\u2019re not a cop are you?\u201d<\/p>\n