Ricky Stenhouse Jr. recently sold his expansive 140-acre estate near Charlotte, North Carolina, for an impressive $12.2 million, setting a new record for property sales in the region. This notable Ricky Stenhouse Jr estate sale record marks a significant return, tripling his initial investment from over a decade ago.
Purchased 12 years ago, the estate—known as the “Slide Job Ranch”—features a nearly 10,000-square-foot mansion with five bedrooms and six bathrooms. Unlike typical equestrian properties, this ranch houses cattle and donkeys rather than horses. Initially, Stenhouse listed the property for close to $16 million in 2022 before the final sale price was agreed upon.
The Story Behind the Slide Job Ranch and Stenhouse’s Future Plans
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. acquired the Mooresville property more than a decade ago, transforming it into a private retreat named the Slide Job Ranch. The record-breaking sale has been widely covered, including a statement shared by the Wall Street Journal through social media:
“Exclusive: Race-car driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has sold a roughly 140-acre equestrian estate near Charlotte, N.C., for $12.2 million, a record for the area and more than triple what he paid for it 12 years ago”
—Wall Street Journal
With an estimated net worth of $30 million, Stenhouse is known as the driver of the #47 Chevrolet for Hyak Motorsports competing in the NASCAR Cup Series. Although he has sold the Slide Job Ranch, Stenhouse intends to stay near Lake Norman, where he owns an additional 160-acre property and plans to build his next home.
Kevin Harvick’s Strong Reaction to On-Track Disputes Involving Stenhouse
Kevin Harvick recently criticized Carson Hocevar’s behavior following an on-track incident involving Ricky Stenhouse Jr. at the Viva Mexico 250 race. Harvick expressed frustration over Hocevar’s lack of prudence during the race, highlighting concerns about the young driver’s decision-making during critical moments.
Stenhouse, driving for Hyak Motorsports, was spun out by Hocevar for the second time in three races at the event, escalating tensions between the two. The incident led Stenhouse to threaten physical retaliation when racing in the United States.
During the Happy Hour podcast, Harvick shared his perspective on the situation:
“I think Ricky (Stenhouse Jr.) finally had enough. (Carson) Hocevar was a lap down and that’s really the part that Carson has to get better at. He has to have some common sense about the scenarios that he’s dealing with because it’s going to be a day when he’s leading the race and he’s coming to lap Stenhouse and Stenhouse is going to wipe his a** out. And that’s how these things work, especially when you get to the point of having two or three of them.”
—Kevin Harvick, Former NASCAR Cup Series Champion
Previously, Stenhouse was spun out by Hocevar at Nashville Superspeedway, an incident that initially created friction between the two before they appeared to reconcile. However, the recent collision in Mexico has reignited the rivalry. Hocevar acknowledged his mistakes and remained apologetic amid the worsening on-track tensions.
Implications of the Sale and Ongoing Racing Rivalries
The $12.2 million sale of Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s estate not only sets a new record in the Charlotte area but also underscores the driver’s financial success beyond the racetrack. As Stenhouse moves forward with plans to build a new home within the region, his commitment to the Lake Norman community remains strong.
Meanwhile, ongoing rivalries within NASCAR, especially with rising tensions between Stenhouse and Hocevar, add an intense layer to the competitive atmosphere in the sport. The comments from Kevin Harvick suggest that these conflicts may lead to more dramatic confrontations during upcoming races, maintaining high anticipation among fans and participants alike.