Tag: Motocross

Part 8: “Would you do it for $5 million bucks?” As winter dragged on they could see they were not getting what they wanted from Honda and it was time to find an offer to compete against what they already had. Moorman was excited for the challenge. “Negotiating 101 clearly teaches you that you cannot … Continued

Part 7: Suzuki reorganizes and prepares for a massive bet Rod Lopusnak experienced a lot of motocross heartbreak throughout his tenure in various roles at American Suzuki. He went through the single season stopover of Jeremy McGrath. He was there in 2002 when 18-year-old Travis Pastrana, a rider they had already spent a decade supporting, … Continued

Part 6: Jeannie Carmichael, “I believe Ricky’s STRUGGLING” Jeannie Carmichael played dual roles throughout her son’s upbringing and professional racing career. She was a mother first and an accountability coach second. When Ricky showed up at the practice tracks around northern Florida, more often than not, it was Mama C. who brought him. And rather … Continued