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Ricky Carmichael is a pro motocross racer he was born in Clearwater Florida.
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Ricky competed in his first race when he was five years old
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At the age of 16 he had 67 national amateur titles.
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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.
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In 1997 he earned a few Eastern Region 125 Supercross race wins. He also dominated the 125 National Motocross Championship
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In 1999 he moved up to the 250 supercross and was a top contender.
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He earned his first 250 supercross win Dayton Ohio
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By 2001 Ricky Carmichael had four National Championships and a 125 East Supercross title. He moved up to the 250 class in 1999
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He got married and had a perfect motocross season winning every race.
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Ricky missed the supercross season to rehabilitate his knee.
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Ricky's last pro race. He placed second behind rival James Stewart.
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In 2008 Ricky signed on a NASCAR racing team. Ricky finished 6 in the series and he was voted most popular driver.
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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.
