ELLENTON, Fla., (November 19, 2025) – The GOAT and Florida native Ricky Carmichael has officially been inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame this evening at a ceremony held in Bradenton, FL. Ricky was inducted into the 2025 class among other Florida greats including:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend and all-time touchdown leader, Mike Alstott
- MLB Hall of Fame Manager and 1997 World Series Champion, Jim Leyland
- Super Bowl LII Champion with the Philadelphia Eagles, Trey Burton
- NCAA National Championship Winning Softball Coach for Florida State University, Lonni Alameda
- Sarasota High School Baseball Coach with over 950 wins, Clyde Metcalf
- Legendary Tampa Bay Rays Radio Announcer, Dave Wills
More information on inductees HERE.
Ricky Carmichael is considered The GOAT (Greatest of All-time) of Motocross and arguably the greatest all-around dirtbike athlete in the history of the sport. In his 12 years of professional racing in the Supercross (Stadium) and Motocross (Outdoor) Championships, he compiled the most combined victories (161) and the most combined Championships (16).
From 2000-2006, Carmichael won 7 straight Premier Class Motocross titles and 5 Premier Class Supercross titles which is still considered one of the most dominant runs in the sport’s history.
In international competition, Carmichael cemented his legacy as a worldwide phenom leading Team USA to 3 victories in the Motocross of Nations, in which he won the individual overall in each.
To top off his incredible racing career, RC earned 3 X-Games Gold Medals, all in-a-row from 2007-2009 in Moto X racing and the Moto X Step Up competitions. He also is credited with 19 top-10 finishes in his NASCAR career, making starts in cars and trucks.
The SMX League congratulates Ricky on his induction to the Florida Sports Hall of Fame and thanks him for his many contributions to the sport.
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The Monster Energy SMX World Championship™ is the premier off-road motorcycle racing series in the world that combines the technical precision of stadium racing with the all-out speed and endurance of outdoor racing. Created in 2022, the Monster Energy SMX World Championship Series combines the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and the AMA Pro Motocross Championship into a 28-round regular season that culminates with the season-ending SMX World Championship Playoffs. Visit SuperMotocross.com for more information.
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MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.:
MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., manages and produces the world’s premier motocross racing series – the Pro Motocross Championship sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. MX Sports Pro Racing is an industry leader in off-road powersport event production and management, whose mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., organizes events for thousands of racing athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. Visit MXSportsProRacing.com for more information.
About Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship:
Monster Energy AMA Supercross is the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship on the planet. Founded in America and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) since 1974. Over 17 weeks, Supercross attracts some of the largest and most impressive crowds inside the most recognizable and prestigious stadiums in North America to race in front of nearly one million live fans and broadcast to millions more worldwide. For more information, visit SupercrossLIVE.com.
About AMA Pro Motocross Championship:
The AMA Pro Motocross Championship features the world’s fastest outdoor motocross racers, competing aboard homologated bikes from one of seven competing manufacturers on a collection of the roughest, toughest tracks on the planet. Racing takes place each Saturday afternoon, with competition divided into two classes: one for 250cc machines, and one for 450cc machines. MX Sports Pro Racing, the industry leader in off-road powersports event production, manages the AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
