Ricky Carmichael
Active - 2003 - 2016 |
Born - Nov 27, 1979 in Clearwater, Florida, United States |
Genres - Sports & Recreation, Crime, Comedy
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- Received his first bike, a Yamaha 50 Tri-Zinger, when he was just 5 years old.
- Joined the AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) professional circuit in 1996; awarded AMA Rookie of the Year despite competing only in the final event of the season.
- Tallied 150 combined motocross and supercross wins and 16 AMA championships during his career.
- Recorded the AMA National Series' first ever perfect season in 2002, placing first in every race of that year's schedule, going 24 for 24. He repeated this feat in 2004.
- Three-time winner as part of the U.S. Motocross des Nations team.
- Earned several nicknames during his competitive years, including Angry Little Elf, the Flying Freckle and G.O.A.T. (short for "Greatest of All Time").
- Participated in his final professional moto race in March 2007; shifted focus to stock-car racing with hopes of competing on the NASCAR circuit.