Ricky Carmichael

Profile Overview

Richard Joseph Carmichael (born November 27, 1979) is an American former professional motocross and supercross racer. Carmichael won 15 AMA Motocross and Supercross championships, including a record-setting seven AMA Motocross 450cc championships and five AMA Supercross 450cc titles. He holds the record for the most overall motocross wins in AMA history (150 wins) and was twice undefeated in the outdoor motocross series (2002, 2004). His dominance in the sport has earned him the nickname "The GOAT", standing for Greatest of All Time. He also represented Team USA in the Motocross des Nations three times, contributing to several victories.
After retiring from professional motocross in 2007, Carmichael transitioned to stock car racing, competing in the ARCA Racing Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series between 2008 and 2011. He secured multiple top-ten finishes before returning focus to motocross-related ventures.
Today, Carmichael remains active in the motocross industry, involving himself with track design and commentating on supercross broadcasts. In 2021, he announced his partnership with Triumph Motorcycles in the development of their new offroad line, leading to the debut of the TF 450-RC in 2024. Carmichael’s former training compound, known as the GOAT Farm, became the official headquarters of the Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha team in 2021 after the program relocated from California. The team expanded and modernized the facility, adding new tracks, testing areas, and infrastructure to support its 250 and 450 operations. The GOAT Farm now serves as a centralized base for rider development, machine testing, and year‑round training. Its transition from Carmichael’s personal training grounds to a major factory‑supported program reflects the property’s continued importance within professional motocross and its role in shaping emerging talent.