Ricky Carmichael: AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech 

Any guy who gets choked up on camera talking about their dad automatically moves to the top of my list. Class act, loaded with talent, and more desire to win than any athlete I've ever witnessed. Take away JS7 and he would have won another 50-75 races. GOAT for all of motor sports. I was at his last race in Atlanta.....I'll never forget the tribute to RC......not a dry eye in the house. Thanks for the memories.......

I actually met him on the beach in Destin, Florida back in 2008. Super great guy, on and off the track. He introduced me to his family, talked my head off and I was just like dude this is great! Thanks for the inspiration bud!

His dad sacrificing his career to give the best opportunity for his son's is golden. Ricky understands this completely and starts the speech with it. He was my role model when i was a kid growing up racing dirt bikes. My all time favorite athlete. I just turned 36 and my daughter told me I have grey hairs in my beard. I still miss the smell of race fuel in the morning.

Such a class act and ambassador to our sport. ❤

"just a little kid from florida that could ride a motorcycle"

REAL MEN CRY!!!!!

I met Ricky when I was in Florida for spring break I believe 1983? He was on a KX 60 and they combined the 80 and 60 class together with separate starts. First the 80's take off and its Florida sand everywhere it looks like a mud race the way everyone is struggling, then the 60's blast out and Ricky gets the holeshot and within one lap he has caught the 80's and by the end of the race he had won the 60's and finished 3rd in the 80's!!! What@#$% after the race he pulled over just by the finish line and I went and talked to him congratulating him on his win! He was so focused he was telling me that the throttle didn't go around far enough to go faster!!! What I took from that was he was riding that 60 past its capabilities but he was so young and didn't understand yet the gift he was given!!! Ricky you did yourself proud and your family is where they now are because you believed in each other! Hero's aren't born there made! Your gratitude forward speaks volumes to your back story and that is still growing daily, well done your Hall of Fame inductee is well deserved!!! Have Fun

Ricky is the greatest rider I have ever met, seen ride and spent time with in my life. We used to pick him up at the airport in Portland when he wold come to Washougal every year and take him to his hotel. He was very cool.

RC thanks for being real.

Truly a class act and one of the greatest ambassadors for motocross. I think Ricky is one of the greatest athletes of all time. No one, not even Tiger Woods or Valentino Rossi could dominate their sport to the degree that Ricky did. I feel like he should be recognized by more then the AMA Hall of Fame, not to take anything away from the AMA HoF, but I just feel his athleticism and competitiveness transcends just riding motorcycles.

He stepped up the work ethic of everyone involved in the sport.

a TRUE man of character.. he is so gracious and humble, and blessed with a great set of parents. Ricky made me well up and cry.. and he has not forgotten. God Bless you Ricky.

What astonishes me the most is i wonder what all the motocross legens must feel knowing that this little man shamed everyone, every legend, every racer who thought they were mister cool motocrosser, and ricky is the greatest of them all. Can you imagine that. Wow,

He worked hard for it,probably the best rider ever. very humble great job Ricky.

Jesus it seems like yesterday i was watching a video of him, james stewart and travis sitting down talking about what their favorite ice cream flavor was.

UTMOST respect to Ricky. Have watched racing for 50 years. Charmichael is certainly a big part of Motorcycle racing. Important influential history in my life and many others that love the sport of racing. Pleasure to watch this 9 years later. Not that I didn't know his accomplishments but to see the induction is important. Thank you for posting the video.

I first watched little Ricky C on tv riding a little KX back in the day. We knew he would make it big and he did, congrats you earned it.

He is a legend, saw him race in Southwick, Massachusetts

This really moved me to tears. I only really got consumed with supercross about a year ago. I have watched so many old races, and all of the past five years' worth. I SO wish I could go back to the Ricky Carmichael years and live the races and the moments as they were happening. I love this guy. And have the utmost respect for him.

He is the best that ever did it.

One hell of a guy. You deserve all the accolades in the world. A true class act. You will always be the G.O.A.T. God bless you brother.

Congratulations 🎉 Ricky an James Stewart were always my favorite riders of all time I was just the DUNELIZARD.

I always knew and respect this kid growing up and still respect him, as far as the modern bike era he was the best and I really don’t think there will be anyone to come close he was the GOAT for sure, congratulations little man you deserved it,

Ur my hero RC! We will be in our 70’s and I will still be betting saying my boy will dust yours…anytime anyplace!!! I’m so great full to have met ya and been part of the ride!! Thank you

Very well spoken, family first. Much respect to RC. He never disappoints, on or off the track

Not sure how I missed this but I just wept as well…thank you for all the glorious years and congratulations

Class act, and continues to be an ambassador to our sport.🇺🇸❤️

Man that fella is all class

this is by far the best rider in HISTORY HANDS DOWN!!!!!! he earned everything with no excuses.

much love for Ricky Carmichael!! Such a good role model for the sport.

This guy is a REAL ambassador to the sport. NOW, lets just see if RV can hold a candle to RC when he retires. That's how you tell who is truly worthy of your praise and respect... its how they treat the sport after retirement, a sport that has made them wealthy beyond their wildest dreams. Ricky is the man. He was a fierce competitor on track, but a very humble and respectful man off the track. I remember being at the Atlanta Supercross back in the day and the crowd literally blowing the roof off the joint when they announced RC during the opening ceremonies! What a guy...

My childhood hero! “just a little kid from florida who can ride a motorcycle” Stay humble GOAT

G.O.A.T. Once in a lifetime athlete.

Thank you Ricky for showing that even a poor kid from the sticks can still be an astronaut and live in the sky.

LEGEND. thank you for all the great races Ricky. GOAT 4 life

RC & Michael Schumacher, True ambassadors & living legends.

My hero...never lost a race at southwick..i witnessed him being presented the key to the city.

Pretty cool to see him get emotional over his parents sacrifices. Definitely the driving force behind him. He definitely forgot ALOT of people though. AXO, MIKE GOSSELAR(suzuki mech) , CHAD WATTS(kawi mech), ALDON BAKER(turned him from a chubby beefcake into a ripped athlete and changed motocross training forever), and his countless friends over the years that trained and rode with him.

My best memories watching mx was Ricky on that number 4 cr250

Thank you Ricky, for all you do, & all you have done for the sport of Supercross & Motocross....You've set records that are close to impossible for anyone to beat...👍

I remember meeting Ricky in 2005 at the Dallas Supercross race. I shale remember that day.

im from jacksonville florida and watched this guy when i was like 4 years old ,best ever

Great speech, i remember when Ricky was like 10 yrs old, that kid rode just as good then as he did as an adult, congratulations R.C. !!!!

Truly the greatest. Humble and hardworking. He deserves all the credit given to him.

The finest motorsport racer of all time, no one was more driven to win.

He earned it.

Class act, and example for working hard at what ever you do!!!!

He truly Changed the sport, Everyone Had to Train if they were gonna try to Compete with RC , and it remains that way to this day , the guys Winning MX at the pro level could also win a marathon.

Ricky is the man and never will there be someone like him again that dominated for so many years. I was a little shocked he didn’t thank his mechanic Mike . Maybe I just missed it.

Ricky is the BIGGEST man I have ever met. He is the GOAT.

James Stewart SHOULD be nominated!

We love you Ricky. God bless and congratulations sir. 🙏🏽✊🏽 the one and only goat! 👍🏽

Im only a cpl yrs older than you ricky. I remember watchin u on TV when i was young and i always liked u alot. You're an inspiration to all us lil guys. We love u alot!! Never stop bein u!! Long live the goat.

It’s always a pleasure to hear RC4 speak.

Congratulations Ricky.You are the best ever.I truly enjoyed watching you compete over the years.

Such a great guy on and off the track!!

props to Mr. Carmichael, been following him/watching for years and years. What a great ambassador for the sport he is going to make not to mention everything he has accomplished prior to this....

My dad wouldn't even take me to Disneyland and Ricky's dad.moved for him 👍🏍🏍🏍

Saw RC lap the entire field in a Millville mud moto, yeah buddy!

Total class act. Goats need to have class.

Top guy! UK FAN!

ricky and james stewart , are the best two ever motox riders to live , respect to them both , and well done ricky much deserved what an honor 👍

🙏Worked hard from the bottom to the top G.O.A.T. legit, humbled gentleman Ricky Carmichael 100%. Thanks for giving us all such a great show over the years. God bless.🙏

Congratulations man,, I've watched you ride when you were on kx125😎👍 keep ripping it up

This guys my idol he's such an amazing guy and so positive

awesome speech RC, love the humility.......................blessing to you, your wife and children!

rc you are my idol!

This is the fricken GOAT

He’s better at riding than a speech. You did it RC the others just rode along man

I love this man. From nothing to everything. The sport included

The man’s got class…

7x ama 450 national champion and a 5x sx champion and 150 total wins which will never be broken even in the future when dirtbikes can fly it will never be broken nobody is even close also 10 straight championships in which he was undefeated in all 10 consecutive and another record that will never be broken is RC went on to lap 39 riders in the most dominant moto win in the history of motocross im just glad I got to witness the undeniable GOAT of motocross along with Travis Pastrana hes the other GOAT

Ricky the GOAT

The worlds greatest class act. And inspiration. Period

Thank you RC!

Great Speech very humble and appreciave..

I,m sure he could still win ama pro races.We miss you on the track.

PURE AWESOME.

Fantastic Ricky

My idol.

He is THE Supercross God...

that so he got that I'm so happy for him 😊😊🎉🎊

this made me cry im sorry touching

Awesome guy

That’s a very good person and a Hell of a racer hats off to you Ricky!!!!! Your the best!!!!!!!

Thank you Ricky! The G.O.A.T will always be 4

Makes me smile the GOAT!!

TRUE MX HERO !

what a great guy.... wow....

Another Amazing video of the G.O.T.

Man I like RC. Such a nice guy.

I used to watch him get on his bike via an egg crate at Dade City Raceway.

We love u Rc

Inspirational speech

Didn't hear him mention the 3 eyed grasshopper he ran over not once but twice in the back woop section. Still humble after gaining so much. Respect.

Man I love RC j he’s a true champion. Humble and kind

Pure legend what a great man

What a guy!

Yes RC is the Goat👍👍

It all went next level when RC went pro