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Ep. #6 Chapter 4: A Ricky Carmichael Story

January 5, 2020
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AUDIO VERSION! Don’t have time to sit and read the written story? I’ll read it to you! This is the audio version of “Chapter 4: A Ricky Carmichael Story”, published on January 1, 2020. As The GOAT starts his second season as the analyst for Monster Energy Supercross on NBC Sports, he explains it was a position he not only didn’t expect to hold, but originally didn’t want.

Now 40, Carmichael opens up about life after racing and striving for success in each new chapter of his life.

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Brett Smith

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December 21, 1969 - Saddleback Motor Park⁠ ⁠ W December 21, 1969 - Saddleback Motor Park⁠ ⁠ When #114 showed up on a Honda and wearing a leather suit lined with stars down the sleeves, the other kids in the 6-8 yrs. mini bike class knew they may as well turn over their lunch money before the gate even dropped. ⁠ ⁠ Look at the kid in the bubble visor. That gaze and body language has "FML" written all over it. ⁠ ⁠ This was the 1969 Southern California Mini Bike and Kart Association's National Championship Scrambles event at Saddleback. Jeff Ward, #114 (of course) won. ⁠ ⁠ 📸@cyclenews⁠ ⁠ @jeffward3x #jeffward #motohistory #minibike #wewentfast
In the early 1970s, riders of all ages wanted to l In the early 1970s, riders of all ages wanted to learn to ride better so badly that they couldn't give Gary Bailey their money fast enough. ⁠ ⁠ In the summer of 1973, $25 for a 2-day weekend school left you tired and muddy but armed with knowledge that could be applied in the battlefield. ⁠ ⁠ This photo college from a school in Mexico, New York appeared in the Oct. 1973 issue of "Cycle" magazine in an article written by future Motorcycle Hall of Fame journalist Phil Schilling. ⁠ ⁠ Schilling mentions how young David Bailey joined the traveling school in 1972 and writes, “David is a brilliant little trials rider with an extraordinary sense of balance, and a very good little motocrosser”. ⁠ ⁠ #motocrossschool @davidbaileymx #garybailey #motohistory #cyclemagazine #wewentfast
At the 1972 Grand Prix of Austria, Roger De Coster At the 1972 Grand Prix of Austria, Roger De Coster went 1-1 on a track that was nearly impassable in sections. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ This photo from page 132 of Terry Pratt's book "Grand Prix Motocross" is captioned: "To the cheers of the crowd, De Coster slithers to the top of the big hill one final time on his way to the checkered flag. This rocky, slippery hillclimb foiled many top riders today, including Ake Jonsson, who had to make two tries on the first lap, spoiling his chances for a better finish on the day."⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ "Grand Prix Motocross: The 1972 World Championship Season" is 239 pages of gorgeous photography and observations and copies are available at wewentfast.com/shop (direct link in bio). ⁠⠀⁠⠀ ⁠⠀⁠⠀ 📸Terry Pratt⁠⠀⁠⠀ ⁠⠀⁠⠀ @realrogerdecoster #MXGP #grandprixmotocross #terrypratt #motohistory #wewentfast
On Chad Reed Day, let's revisit the most popular a On Chad Reed Day, let's revisit the most popular article ever written for wewentfast.com. ⁠ ⁠ The future @mrstwotwo didn't mollycoddle her boyfriend, Chad Reed, when held a paddock pity party after a bad on the MXGP circuit in 2001. She put had put her dreams of being a school teacher on hold to help Chad achieve his goals of someday winning an @supercrosslive championship. She was as invested as he was. ⁠ ⁠ "Against the Current" is the story about how Chad and Ellie made it to America. Read it by clicking the link in the bio. An audio version is also available. Search We Went Fast on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher and find Ep. 1. ⁠ ⁠ @crtwotwo #motohistory #chadreed #wewentfastquotes #wewentfast
Aztec Park International 'Moto-Cross' Sedan, Kansa Aztec Park International 'Moto-Cross' Sedan, Kansas: 1967.⁠ ⁠ I fell deep into a research rabbit hole yesterday. Kind of felt like Alice in Wonderland. I don't remember hitting the bottom. ⁠ ⁠ This 📸Walt Sawhill 📸shot caught my eye. To catch three riders in the air at one time in an era where the word airtime probably wasn't used much seemed special. ⁠ ⁠ Left to right: America's Glenn Vincent (Bultaco); Sweden's Steffen Enquist (Husqvarna) and Belgium's Roger DeCoster (CZ). DeCoster cleaned house, of course. ⁠ ⁠ @cyclenews #motohistory #wewentfast
At the 1972 Grand Prix of Spain at Sabadell-Tarras At the 1972 Grand Prix of Spain at Sabadell-Tarrasa, Gaston Rahier clipped a hay bale while leading. Defending champion Joel Robert hit the fallen bike and went over the bars. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Robert was pissed and, according to Terry Pratt's reporting, the above is how he reacted. The best part of all might be that Rahier's retaliation was to start Joel's bike for him!⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ These details and more can be found in the book "Grand Prix Motocross: The 1972 World Championship Season". It's 239 pages of gorgeous photography, quotes and observations. Copies are available at wewentfast.com/shop. ⁠⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Pick up a copy and support independent journalism. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #MXGP #grandprixmotocross #terrypratt #motohistory #wewentfastquotes #wewentfast
GOT A WINNER (@joesky75) GIVEAWAY! Who wants this? GOT A WINNER (@joesky75) GIVEAWAY! Who wants this? Tag 2 friends whose life might be better if they were following @wewentfast. ⁠ ⁠ Ok, this is slightly embarrassing. You might recall that I ran a giveaway for my extra 1986 Bob Hannah autographed press photo a couple of months ago. I picked 2 different winners from my email list and neither responded. In hindsight, I can see how the logistics of that weren't good. ⁠ ⁠ So we move on. ⁠ ⁠ The rules are simple. Tag 2 friends (ideally they're not already following We Went Fast but let's be honest; I'm not actually going to take the time to check). But at least tag 2 real friends. All usernames will be thrown into a randomizer and I'll DM the winner. ⁠ ⁠ Prize: This is an 8x10 black and white press photo of Bob Hannah. I met Bob at Loretta Lynn's in 1986. I was racing the 50cc class and he was probably down there doing an intro on the 1987 'Zooks⁠ ⁠ Good luck!⁠ ⁠ #bobhannah #motohistory #wewentfast⁠ ⁠
Nearing the end of the first moto, Mark Blackwell Nearing the end of the first moto, Mark Blackwell and Bob Grossi were running nose to tail, weeding their way up to 16th and 17th in a battle with two Russian CZ riders and Czech star Jiri Stodulka. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ After the first moto, Grossi remarked, "Did you see me smoke the two Russians in the sweeper? It was boss."⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ --Terry Pratt, corresponding from the Swiss 500cc Motocross Grand Prix on April 30, 1972. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ "Grand Prix Motocross: The 1972 World Championship Season" is 239 pages of gorgeous photography, quotes and observations. Copies are available at wewentfast.com/shop. ⁠⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Pick up a copy and support independent journalism. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #MXGP #grandprixmotocross #terrypratt #motohistory #wewentfastquotes #wewentfast
"Roger De Coster came up at a ⚡️lightning ⚡️pace to challenge Jonsson, with Friedrichs close behind. At the crest of a terrible downhill with a 10-ft. lip, De Coster got airborne, pitched it sideways in typical De Coster style, touched down, banged third gear and flew past Jonsson as if the Maico were on the kickstand. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ "De Coster pitched it parallel to the ground on the 45-degree banked turn at the bottom and, like a rumor, he was gone."⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ -- Terry Pratt, corresponding from the Swiss Motocross Grand Prix on April 30, 1972.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ "Grand Prix Motocross: The 1972 World Championship Season" is 239 pages of gorgeous photography and observations and copies are available at wewentfast.com/shop (direct link in bio). ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 📸Terry Pratt⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ @realrogerdecoster #MXGP #grandprixmotocross #terrypratt #motohistory #wewentfast
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