Ricky Carmichael


RC
Birth Date: November 27, 1979
Birthplace: Clearwater, Florida
Residence: Havana, Florida
Height: 5' 4"
Turned pro: 1996
National number: 4 (number 1 plate for SX/MX)
Career Highlights
1999-Carmichael kicked ass once again and won the 125cc Motocross championship.

1998 - Carmichael continued his winning ways in 1998, capturing the 125cc Eastern Region Supercross championship by winning every round of the series, the first rider in history to do so. Carmichael went on to lock up the 125cc Mazda Truck Motocross Nationals championship with one round remaining on the schedule... took eight overall motocross wins and an additional podium finish...rode for Pro Circuit Kawasaki.

1997- Carmichael blazed into his first professional 125cc Supercross season, taking Eastern Region wins at Atlanta, Orlando, and Charlotte.  Had a stellar year in the 125cc National Motocross series, winning the championship with eight overall wins and three podium finishes... Rode for Team Splitfire/Pro Circuit.

1996 - A record-setting rider in AMA Amateur Motocross, Carmichael rode in his first pro race in the final 125cc Motocross event of the year at Delmont and finished eighth... Earned AMA Motocross Rookie of the Year Award.

Lara's Comments:
RC is one of the most exciting riders to watch.   I love how he goes out there and just gives it his all.  He HATES to lose and that's what I love best about him.  I think RC will keep the fire burning for a long time!