Monster Energy’s Ricky Carmichael Wins Spring Creek MX National; Brings AMA MX Career To Close

CORONA, Calif., (Aug. 13, 2007) – Monster Energy’s Ricky Carmichael –
the sport’s all-time winningest competitor – raced what is said to be
his final AMA Outdoor National motocross, this past weekend recording
his amazing 150th career win with a 1-1 performance at Millville’s
(Minn.) Spring Creek MX Park.

“It’s been a great ride and I’ve been very fortunate,” said an
understandably emotional Carmichael on Sunday. “A lot of things come
to an end and I’m happy with every decision I’ve made – and it’s time
to move on.”

Carmichael was his usual dominant self at Millville, though his
recent rival – Monster Energy/Kawasaki’s James Stewart – was unable
to race due to an injury (knee). About the only highlight Carmichael
provided outside his thorough mastery of the Spring Creek track, was
a save he made in the infamous Millville whoop section. “I just held
on and the karma police were good to me,” said Carmichael with a laugh.

So in six races this season Carmichael went 6-0. Had he decided to
complete the entire season he’d undoubtedly be in 1st place overall
in the standings, though it’s a mute point as he’s also been focusing
on his auto racing career.

“I have a goal and that’s to be a race car driver,” said Carmichael.
“But this (motocross) is the sport that made me.”

Next up for Monster Energy’s Ricky Carmichael will be the Sept. 22-23
Motocross Des Nations at Budds Creek MX Park, Budds Creek, Md.
Carmichael will be racing for the Monster Energy-backed Team USA,
also featuring Monster-backed racers James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto
and Tim Ferry.

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