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Ricky Carmichael Retires

Motocross Legend Ricky Carmichael Retires From AMA Racing

© Jodi Gallegos

Mar 22, 2007
Supercross, microsoft.com
For ten years Ricky Carmichael has dominated the world of motocross/supercross. Now, with his retirement from the sport, Carmichael eyes a new career.

Motocross and Supercross legend, Ricky Carmichael has retired from the sport at the ripe old age of 27. Widely regarded as one of the most dominant riders in motocross, Carmichael raced in his final professional race in Florida on March 17, 2007.

Ricky Carmichael began riding motorcycles at the age of three. At the age of 16, he made his pro racing debut at the last race of the 1996 season, finishing in eighth place. In 1997 he earned the Rookie of the Year honor in the 125cc class.

Although he wasn't regarded as a "natural" rider, Carmichael dedicated himself to training. The training paid off as Carmichael is now recognized as the most successful AMA Supercross/Motocross rider in the business.

In addition to Carmichael's many titles and championship wins, he has the distinction of having recorded the first ever perfect season during the 2002 250cc National Championship, a feat he repeated in 2004. He also holds the all-time record for AMA championships and wins.

Carmichael's career ended after the Amp'd Mobile AMA Supercross Series at Orlando's Citrus Bowl. After a 20 lap battle, James Stewart claimed the win, leaving Carmichael to finish his career with a second-place finish.

Although Ricky Carmichael has retired from Motocross, he isn't about to sit around and enjoy the life of a retiree. Carmichael is embarking on his new career in stock car racing. He has always made it known that he had an interest in pursuing his NASCAR dream. He entered into a developmental contract with Ginn Racing/MB2 Motorsports. The deal includes plans for Carmichael to be entered in a NASCAR Busch Series car during the 2008 season. There is also talk that Carmichael may drive in the Craftsman Truck Series in late 2007.

So what does the future hold for Carmichael in his new career? If you consider the way he has dominated motocross for the past ten years, Carmichael may prove to be a strong contender in his new career.

Things you may (or may not) know about Ricky Carmichael:

  • Race Number- 4
  • Nicknames: RC, Angry Little Elf, the Flying Freckle and G.O.A.T. ("Greatest of all Time")
  • Rode for: Kawasaki (1997-2001), Honda (2001-2004), Suzuki (2005-2007)
  • Lives in Florida
  • Wife Ursula
  • Twin son and daughter: Kadin and Elise (born the day before Carmichael's final AMA race)
  • Made a cameo appearance in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
  • His house was featured on Mtv's Cribs

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Comments
Jul 16, 2008 4:33 AM
Guest :
Bravo, You have covered MY LITTLE BRO. CORRECTLY AND IN GOOD STYLE, I APPLUAD YOU. The ORIGINAL RC , RICK (TOCOOL) CHEW
Sep 5, 2008 1:05 PM
Guest :
ricky sucks at riding
Sep 18, 2008 5:40 AM
Guest :
who ever put ricky sucks at riding 876533dollers says u cant beat him ....rickys the man
Sep 21, 2008 1:46 PM
Guest :
james cox is da best he rides a kawasaki. go back to kawasaki!!!!!
Sep 22, 2008 7:23 PM
Guest :
u r the man on the suzuki it made u the best rider in the world
Sep 27, 2008 10:38 AM
Guest :
I miss u my hero...(indonesia)
Sep 28, 2008 12:13 PM
Guest :
screw you all. Ricky is by far the best rider ever, and probably will always hold that title. I hope to one day to be half as good as ricky.
Oct 3, 2008 4:35 PM
Guest :
yall fuckers are as hell ricky is by far the best rider to ever touch a motorcycle you are some dumd as puts if you think you are faster
Oct 3, 2008 9:08 PM
Guest :
ricky is awesome!i hope ill race that good.
Oct 12, 2008 12:50 PM
Guest :
HONDAS MEAN get a HONDA coz u would b betta on a HONDA. Mitchell Henderson is the man on a HONDA
Oct 12, 2008 12:52 PM
Guest :
shut up bitch HONDAs MEAN
Oct 12, 2008 1:11 PM
Guest :
i am faster u must be gay if u think im noth
Oct 15, 2008 12:55 PM
Guest :
your the best ever, your my idol!
Oct 19, 2008 1:10 PM
Guest :
honda's mean!!! mitchell henderson is the man!!!
Nov 1, 2008 6:02 PM
Guest :
rc my hero
Nov 1, 2008 6:07 PM
Guest :
rc my hero
Nov 4, 2008 9:58 PM
Guest :
sup ricky u da beast yooo no 1 could look at u wen u got tha lead u rock l8a bro
Nov 17, 2008 6:43 AM
Guest :
Yea ricky u r the best rider to ever hit the circut dont give up my and my Cuz tylor watched every race.
Nov 27, 2008 4:10 PM
Guest :
ricky carmichal is the world history motocross
Nov 30, 2008 10:59 AM
Guest :
flying freckle lol yeah !!!
Dec 2, 2008 8:58 AM
Guest :
rick,my name is shane baxter and i ride suzuki too.i used to ride hond but i got switched.now i ride suzuki and i like it more,you are my number one,no matter what,thats all i wanted to say.
hope you do good in nascar
your number one,
shane baxter
Dec 18, 2008 9:07 AM
Guest :
wau ricky you are the best of the world in the motocross and supercross you are the best forever.
Jan 7, 2009 2:00 PM
Guest :
rc is the best
Jan 10, 2009 12:27 PM
Guest :
u r the best rider in the hole world and i would like to mete u
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