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Fourplay: The Analytics of Number Four in Motocross

By Brett Smith

The 2024 Supercross and Motocross Professional Numbers have been announced and Chase Sexton has officially chosen to swap the symbol of one GOAT for another. After five seasons with number 23, Sexton will build a new numerical identity around the number four. Snapshot of #4 in AMA SX/MX History 1973 FIRST YEAR IN USE 2020 … Continued

Ricky Carmichael Made Lightning Strike Twice

By Brett Smith

An Analysis of a Perfect Pro Motocross Season Ricky Carmichael’s 2004 plans did not include racing the AMA Pro Motocross Championship. His torn left ACL needed a rebuild but he wanted to race Supercross more than he wanted to repair his knee. He thought he could punt surgery until May 2004. He had three motivating … Continued

The Greatest Gamble in Motocross

By Brett Smith

The Greatest Gamble in Motocross This story covers one of the great mysteries of our sport: How did Suzuki convince Ricky Carmichael to switch teams for the 2005 season? How did Honda let him walk? The basic surface details of this story are not a secret. Carmichael has discussed it often over the years but … Continued