If you’re a fan of NASCAR comedies, outrageous characters, and unforgettable one-liners, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) is a must-watch. Starring Will Ferrell as the iconic Ricky Bobby, this film delivered some of the funniest, most quoted lines in movie history — and they’re still gold almost two decades later.
Whether you’re hunting for a Ricky Bobby quote to slap on your bio or trying to remember what Cal Naughton Jr. yelled before wrecking his car, we’ve got you covered.
Below is our ultimate list of the best Talladega Nights quotes, broken down by character — from Ricky Bobby to Jean Girard and even the spider monkey kids.
Top 10 Talladega Nights Quotes
These are the funniest, most iconic Talladega Nights quotes — from Ricky Bobby to Jean Girard. Quick, bold, and still hilarious after all these years.
🏁 Ricky Bobby Quotes (Will Ferrell)
The man, the myth, the mustache. Ricky Bobby is the embodiment of confidence, chaos, and Southern charm—usually all at once.
- “I wanna go fast!”
- “If you ain’t first, you’re last.”
- “Dear Lord Baby Jesus…”
- “Drive it like you stole it.”
- “You can’t have two number ones.”
- “I’m just a big, hairy American winning machine.”
- “I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence.”
- “You gotta cross the finish line to win this race!”
- “This sticker is dangerous and inconvenient, but I do love Fig Newtons.”
- “Help me, Jesus! Help me, Jewish God! Help me, Tom Cruise!”
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🤝 Cal Naughton Jr. Quotes (John C. Reilly)
Cal is Ricky’s best friend and loyal sidekick — until he isn’t. But no one says “Shake and Bake!” like Cal.
- “Shake and bake, baby!”
- “Help me, Oprah Winfrey!”
- “Time to let the cougar loose.”
- “I like to picture Jesus with giant eagle’s wings.”
- “I spread my butt cheeks as Mike Honcho.”
- “You got legs, but you’re not using them.”
- “I like to party. So I like my Jesus to party.”
- “That’s how we do it in the Naughton family.”
- “I wanna thank you for my best friend, Ricky Bobby.”
- “You’ve gotta cross over the anger bridge and come back to the friendship shore.”
- “I’d like to think of Jesus like a figure skater, wearing an outfit that shows off all my good stuff.”
🧔♂️ Best Reese Bobby Quotes (Gary Cole)
Reese Bobby is Ricky’s estranged dad — part outlaw, part motivational mess. From getting kicked out of Applebee’s to teaching Ricky to drive with a cougar, his advice is always chaotic, and somehow unforgettable.
- “Foot to the floor, son.”
- “You’ve got a lot of learning to do, boy.”
- “I’m still your number one fan.”
- “You thrown a lot of truth out there, Ricky.”
- “What’s wrong with knowing what’s right?”
- “You’ve got speed, but you need wisdom.”
- “Don’t let life spin you out of control.”
- “Winners don’t whimper, they win.”
- “Whether you win or not, you’re always my son.”
- “I may be your dad, but racing was my first love.”
🏳️ Jean Girard Quotes (Sacha Baron Cohen)
The overly cultured, espresso-drinking French Formula One driver and Ricky’s biggest rival.
- “Ricky… I am going to beat you mentally.”
- “What is that? That is dog crap!”
- “I say it with vegan conviction.”
- “I care very little what you think of me.”
- “Racing is about the heart and the speed.”
- “On the track, we meet as adversaries.”
- “I love jazz. Especially the works of John Coltrane.”
- “My name is Jean Girard, and I am a Formula Un driver.”
- “Speed is not just an attribute; it is a way of life.”
- “I will let you go, Ricky. But first, you must say: ‘I love crepes.’”
👨👩👧👦 Walker & Texas Ranger Quotes (Ricky’s Kids)
Two foul-mouthed firecrackers who clearly run the Bobby household.
- “I’m all jacked up on Mountain Dew!”
- “I threw Grandpa Chip’s war medals off the bridge!”
- “I’m gonna come at you like a spider monkey!”
- “Chip, I’m gonna come at you like a spider monkey.”
- “Grandfather, can’t we resolve this conflict without anger?”
- “Anarchy! Anarchy! I don’t even know what it means, but I love it!”
🧓 Chip Quotes (Ricky’s Father-in-law)
Chip is Ricky’s cranky, no-nonsense father-in-law who just wants the damn house quiet and the kids under control. Naturally, he gets ignored the entire movie — and yells some of the funniest lines because of it.
- “Turn off that damn MTV! Your kids are lookin’ like a bunch of idiots.”
- “I had a sixer of PBR and a firecracker shoved up my butt once. Didn’t complain.”
- “Ricky, control your children. They’re monsters.”
🏆 Why These Talladega Nights Quotes Still Matter
Nearly two decades later, Talladega Nights is still one of the most quoted comedy movies in America. From Ricky Bobby’s “If you ain’t first, you’re last” to the unforgettable “Shake and Bake,” these quotes continue to show up in memes, fantasy football team names, and everyday conversations.
Conclusion
From “Shake and Bake” to “I wanna go fast!”, these Talladega Nights sayings and dialogues deliver southern-fried comedy with a side of ridiculous. Whether you’re here for nostalgia, laughs, or the next caption for your fantasy football team, Ricky Bobby and the gang never disappoint.
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