Ricky Carmichael

Ricky Carmichael

Nov 27, 1979

Ricky Carmichael is a pro motocross racer he was born in Clearwater Florida.

First Race

Mar 17, 1984

Ricky competed in his first race when he was five years old

Amateur Titles

Mar 11, 1995

At the age of 16 he had 67 national amateur titles.

The Greatest of all time

Jul 31, 1996

In 1996 he concluded a record setting run in the amateur ranks by capturing his ninth AMA Amateur Championship. At the prestigious Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch. He turned pro this year too.

Not Slowing down

May 6, 1997

In 1997 he earned a few Eastern Region 125 Supercross race wins. He also dominated the 125 National Motocross Championship

Moving up

May 17, 1999

In 1999 he moved up to the 250 supercross and was a top contender.

First win

May 18, 2000

He earned his first 250 supercross win Dayton Ohio

Championships

May 4, 2001

By 2001 Ricky Carmichael had four National Championships and a 125 East Supercross title. He moved up to the 250 class in 1999

Winner

Aug 27, 2002

He got married and had a perfect motocross season winning every race.

Injury

Apr 11, 2004

Ricky missed the supercross season to rehabilitate his knee.

Ricky Carmichael

Mar 17, 2007

Ricky's last pro race. He placed second behind rival James Stewart.
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Signing with a NASCAR racing team

Dec 10, 2008

In 2008 Ricky signed on a NASCAR racing team. Ricky finished 6 in the series and he was voted most popular driver.

Ricky Carmichael

Dec 9, 2016

Ricky Carmichael is now retired from racing. He is reporting interviews with riders. I picked Ricky Carmichael because me and him have a lot in common he struggled in school just like I do and we both like dirt bikes.