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Name:	Ricky Carmichael
Lives In:	Tallahassee, Florida United States
Hometown:	Clearwater, Florida United States
Age:	33
Birthday:	November 27, 1979
Gender:	Male

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Motocross and Supercross legend, Ricky Carmichael 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.

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Weekly Grind 09-15-2010

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Interview: Ricky Carmichael

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Ricky Carmichael gets cust..

4 years ago

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Ricky Carmichael Team USA

6 years ago

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Ricky Carmichael, aka The ..

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Lites Main start, and the Weimer/Hansen duo charge to the first turn in the lead. Hansen’s a great starter (as is Weimer), but as far as holding his spot up front, well, not so much. Another notable here is Broc Tickle (#20), who ended up going down early and was never a factor. Bummer luck for Tickle but hey, like Ricky Carmichael says - you make your own luck! Tough crowd here.

Trey, Trey, Trey. Deemed by Ricky Carmichael to be the favorite for the Lites West title, Geico’s Trey Canard just seems to shun success in his career. He’s obviously one of the fastest and most exciting riders to watch on the track, but that little *something* that makes a winner is simply not showing itself. He hurt his left foot or ankle on the first lap of his heat, which forced him into the LCQ, clearly ailing a bit from the pain. That makes two front runners in the Lites west (Weimer too) who may now be less than 100% heading into Anaheim 2 this weekend. Canard eventually ended up 7th in the main event and isn’t a likely candidate for that Lites West championship that Carmichael predicted.

It was 2005 when RC and Bubba had what I feel is the greatest race they’d ever run. They were back and forth all moto, and RC actually passed James at this very moment, on the same jump that Bubba eventually ate crap hard enough on that he’s still intimidated by it. I was setup to pan with them elsewhere on the track, but I was the pass coming so I winged it and hoped for the best and whaddaya know, it worked. Canon 1D Mark 2, 300mm. (Jeff Kardas Photo)

Ricky Carmichael, Millville, I believe 2007. This may very well be my favorite straight-up ‘typical’ action shot of all time. He looks intense, he is intense, he’s going fast, and he’s running away. In fact, I think he was about 30 secs ahead of 2nd place at this point, but you’d never know it by looking at this. Camera: Canon 1Ds Mark 2, 300mm. (Jeff Kardas Photo)

2003 Pontiac Supercross, I believe, and it’s RC vs. Lusk and a whole lot of action going on. I love this mainly because it’s busy, colorful and RC is pinned. He used to contort his entire body to twist the throttle open when sprinting off the line, and it was just so cool to watch and snag a moment of. RC is the man. Canon 1D, 70-200mm. (Jeff Kardas Photo)

I love when they do the fireworks behind the start at Daytona, but it’s surprisingly hard to capture. In fact, ever since this shot, I’ve never been able to do it again. 2006. Canon 1D Mark 2, 300mm. (Jeff Kardas Photo)

You know that big “pro” double that’s at Steel City? Do you remember when it was really big and sort of odd? Well, this is from then, and I believe this was 2002 or 2003, and the rain had been threatening all day. RC was smoking everyone, the wind was gusting, and I think part of what he’s doing here is trying to correct for that. Oh, and the sun just happened to come out at this very moment and light him up. That’s dumb luck. Nikon D1, 70-200mm. (Jeff Kardas Photo)

You’ll notice one thing in a lot of these action pics – they’re typically of really fast guys trying very hard to go very fast. In other words, there’s a lot of shots of RC and Bubba here. This one right here, this is the one that started it all for me. I somehow managed to scrounge up a photo pass for the 2002 Red Bud National and was using a Nikon D1 that I bought (very) used from Steve Bruhn to snag this moment in time. Shawn Norfolk, then with Renthal, bought it from me and it ran on the back cover of RacerX. If I had died right then, I’d have died a happy man. Thanks Shawn! Nikon D1, not sure about the lens. (Jeff Kardas Photo)

I’m including this only because it ended up as a very cool Renthal ad that I couldn’t find the comp of. It’s RC on the 2-stroke, feet on the pegs, layed over in the Red Bud first turn loam trying to outrun Kdub on his 450. Even cooler is the fact that Yogi’s inside of RC, looking for a way around him. 2003, Canon 1D, 70-200mm. (Jeff Kardas Photo)

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Posted by adam snapp January 12, 2011 09:15pm PSTReply | Report Abuse

you were my idol growing up man.i whatched every race. i wish youd come back to moto.
please email me at adamsnapp@hotmail.com.id love to hear from you

Posted by adam snapp January 12, 2011 09:15pm PSTReply | Report Abuse

you were my idol growing up man.i whatched every race. i wish youd come back to moto.
please email me at adamsnapp@hotmail.com.id love to hear from you

Posted by bobthatsnotme77 February 17, 2010 09:35pm PSTReply | Report Abuse

You where the best ridder i even seen yeah there might be other ridders that are great but one thing is your the guy that got me to race i started because of you :D

Posted by yamirider November 28, 2009 07:45pm PSTReply | Report Abuse

Man u r 1 one the best riders ever, wish u still raced though

Posted by donnajack August 2, 2009 04:17pm PDTReply | Report Abuse

god bummer you stoped racing MX you were so good.still a big fan tho.
best of luck

Posted by brian4176 July 30, 2009 08:50pm PDTReply | Report Abuse

I saw you on x games 2009 and that spill nice run all most had 35ft and tie with 2000. One hell of a run though

Posted by yamaha58 June 27, 2009 06:58am PDTReply | Report Abuse

ricky was woundering if you think about coming for the race at millville or to race just to see you race agian would be cool no matter how you do. is not the same good luck in auto racein

Posted by jake gerhards January 25, 2009 03:45pm PSTReply | Report Abuse

hey ricky i am jake i have been your biggest fan since i could turn on the tv to watch you.i have a big dream to be the best just like u i have the guts and the skills to put up and race pro when i am older just like you

Posted by bestwickfan November 29, 2008 11:57pm PSTReply | Report Abuse

my bad on the spelling

Posted by bestwickfan November 29, 2008 11:56pm PSTReply | Report Abuse

man why you stop racing man? you are the GOAT!! man mx isnt the same wit out you ricky!!! i would always got to the pits to see cuz you so tight you never get super pist when you do something bad but you never to over your head when you mould win. i love you ricky and good luck in car racing:)

Posted by LilTurbo34 October 8, 2008 10:59am PDTReply | Report Abuse

hey whats up ricky? how are you doing? man i am a huge fan of you. the way you race you are amazing. i love watching you race.

Posted by yamaha4life109 October 7, 2008 04:40pm PDTReply | Report Abuse

ricky you are the best and you always will be i would give anything to be able 2 ride with you that wouyld be beyond the best thing that could ever happen to me, you rock man!hope you do good in stock car racing!

Posted by dwightabastastessieabangantrex September 29, 2008 09:35pm PDTReply | Report Abuse

you quit??

Posted by yamaha360 August 23, 2008 03:27pm PDTReply | Report Abuse

you are the best rider i love you your my hero

Posted by Reeds Moto Mate July 7, 2008 08:40am PDTReply | Report Abuse

Goat UR THE MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by joe_yzkidforever June 24, 2008 08:42am PDTReply | Report Abuse

dude ricky you are my hero for real man i look up to you so much! right me back man i would love to talk to you!

Posted by honda440 April 29, 2008 05:59pm PDTReply | Report Abuse

dude do u like have any graphics for a crf150r or a kx 85 y did u quit mx

Posted by kawasakikid93 April 14, 2008 03:20pm PDTReply | Report Abuse

Ricky your the best wish you luck in the stock car racing you should still race motocross cause you rock.

Posted by motorchick_100 April 13, 2008 04:24pm PDTReply | Report Abuse

ur my horeo

Posted by gavine April 2, 2008 04:44pm PDTReply | Report Abuse

hey rickey wut up how is it ben going in the car raceing pilzzzzzzzz right back you rocked at the gorge dome this year i just whis you would haveed raceds o ya and add me pilzzzzzzzzzzz

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