Ricky Carmichael

[Jacko44]

Does anyone know how Ricky Carmichael went in his first race in the Super Late Model feature at Columbia Motorsports Park on Saturday night? And any comments on how he raced would be appreciated. Cheers.

[FIRE]

I didn't know he's only 27.

[rustyfan]

From Ginn Racing PR (via Jayski.com):

Ginn Racing development driver and motocross champion Ricky Carmichael made his stock car debut Saturday night in a super late model race at Columbia Motorsports Park [Lake City, FL]. Under the watchful eye of Nextel Cup point leader Mark Martin, Carmichael finished third in his heat race. In the main feature, he overcame a second lap incident, but on Lap 7 of 25 his right-front tire went flat, sending his #4 Monster Energy Chevy into the wall and a premature exit from the race. Fellow Ginn development driver Matt Martin finished fourth in his heat and seventh overall in the feature. Carmichael's next two scheduled late model races will be April 21 and April 28 at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. He is expected to compete in a total of 15 late model races this season.

[Neil22]

From what I saw on Wind Tunnel, Ricky will drive in a few truck races towards the end of the season if everthing goes to plan. He is on an accelerated 'fast trak' to Nextel Cup. Dave Despain thinks Ricky can do it, I have to agree. He is a winner and also able to deal with the media. It will be interesting to watch. Good Luck Ricky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hazza]

No wonder he stoped riding...


Who next? James Stewart? (This is the same Carmichael isn't it?)