Morgantown, W. Va. (April 19, 2012) – After much anticipation, MX Sports and Ricky Carmichael are thrilled to announce the 2012 return of the highly regarded Ricky Carmichael University (RCU), now expanding to the west coast and for the first time ever, hitting European dirt for an exclusive stop in the UK.
“Due to the success of the amateur supercross, we were forced to expand RCAMSX to two days and unfortunately we weren’t able to hold RCU in Daytona anymore,” said Carmichael. “But we’re excited to be able to give students on the west coast and around the world the opportunity to take part in RCU. It’s amazing to see this turn into an international event!”
Europe’s inaugural RCU event will take place at Fat Cat Moto Parc in Doncaster, UK on Monday, June 18 and Tuesday, June 19, where students have the opportunity to learn from 15-Time Champion Ricky Carmichael. The crew will head to Lake Elsinore on Monday, September 10, following the final round of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
Former champions Jeff Emig and Jeff Stanton, as well as Ricky’s mother and lifetime trainer, Mrs. Jeannie Carmichael, will join Carmichael in teaching this once in a lifetime riding school. The knowledgeable and experienced panel of instructors will teach students everything from proper body positioning, to utilizing organized drills focusing on flat turns, rhythm sections and improved braking techniques.
RCU is an exclusive and unprecedented opportunity for motocross riders, young and old, to get personalized one-on-one training with the The-Greatest-of-All-Time—Ricky Carmichael—and his team of instructors. Stay tuned for details on the UK’s inaugural RCU event or contact RCUEurope@rickycarmichael.com.
About Ricky Carmichael University
Ricky Carmichael University began in 2010 as a once in a lifetime opportunity for riders of all ages and skill levels to learn from The-Greatest-of-All-Time, Ricky Carmichael, in conjunction with the Ricky Carmichael Amateur Supercross at Daytona International Speedway. Due to the expansion of racing in 2012, Daytona was no longer able to facilitate RCU, thus expanding this exclusive riding school to Lake Elsinore in California and for the first time ever, Fat Cat Moto Parc in Doncaster, UK. For more information, please visit www.mxsports.com or contact RCUEurope@rickycarmichael.com for inquiries about RCU Europe.
About Ricky Carmichael
Ricky Carmichael won 102 American Motorcycle Association (AMA) Motocross Nationals and 48 AMA Supercross main events for a record 150 major wins between 1997 and 2007. The Tallahassee, Fla., resident won 10 AMA Motocross Championships and five AMA Supercross crowns, giving him a record 15 major titles in his career. After retiring from professional motocross racing, he began pursuing a career in auto racing and was named the 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Most Popular Driver. Currently, Carmichael can be found in the TV booth providing color commentary on CBS and Speed’s Supercross coverage. As for motocross, he will forever be known as “the Goat,” which stands for greatest of all-time.
hi there.could you please give me any info concerning the university being held at fat cats motopark england on the 18th and 19th of june.ie.cost,hoe to book a place ect.i have a eleven year old on a rm 85 and i know he would love to love to be a part of it.thanks alot for your time.regards rod.
hey ricky its mike tittle i sent you a letter in the mail did you get it please let me know
Hi I’m inbtrested in the RCU training day at fatcats in june. Can u please send me some info and pricing thanks shane x
interested in the rc university at fatcat motoparc uk is there any places left,how much is it,and how do you book in thanks
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On the dmsx radio podcast R.C. said there would be an R.C.U. At Lake Elsenore Mx Park, following the Nationals in September. I cant seem to find the info on this on MX SPORTS.COM or anywhere else for that matter. I would like sign up my son who is Local Southern California Racer. I have not herd any buzz in the pits about a So Cal R.C.U.,and we are deep in to the local race seen. Any info would help we have wanted to go to this for the last few years but Florida is a long haul for us. Thanks Aaron & Ethan Alexander
Who do we sign up for the University in Lake Elsinore?
i can’t believe i missed the university at fatcat in the Uk, if you are coming again please let me know, what was the costing of this event
Hey Wendy,
Here is the link to sign up for the RCU in Sept. We will be releasing more info soon!
https://secure.tracksideonlineresults.com/daytonasx/
Thanks,
Team RC
Yep, Here is the sign up info… https://secure.tracksideonlineresults.com/daytonasx/
More info coming soon…. Contact MX Sports for any questions.
Thanks! – Team RC
You can sign up here https://secure.tracksideonlineresults.com/daytonasx/
If you have any questions please call Kelly at MX Sports 304 284 0080
You can sign up here https://secure.tracksideonlineresults.com/daytonasx/
If you have any questions please call Kelly at MX Sports 304 284 0080
Hi,
I followed the link above to sign up my son for the RCU in September at Lake Elsinore. I called the MX Sports at the number listed above but was unable to find out if there are any age restrictions? My son will be 5 at the time of the RCU; is he eligible to attend? Thanks for the help!
It was great seeing you and the gang at Javier’s in NB.Thank you for the invite on September 10, 2012 to attend the RCU! Please let me know what I need to bring, cost, etc. Until the next time … Cheersfrom the Carrot Man!
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Yes he will be able to attend…. riders are separated by age, ability and bike size.
More info on the event can be found here: http://www.mxsports.com/pages/rcu/rcu-lake-elsinore
Thanks! – Team RC
Will there be a Daytona amateur SX and RC university in 2013
Yes the Ricky Carmichael Amateur SX race will be held at Daytona again next year March 10th and 11th (2013). There will also be at least 3 RCU’s next year but the locations and dates have not been announced yet. We are still working out the details so stay tuned for more info. Thanks! – Team RC Racing
Hey rickey my son justin is on a KTM 50 is this bike to small to attend your school .=-) thank you
Hey Lisa,
We do have a class for the 50cc and 65cc bikes. Stay tuned for details on the upcoming 2013 schools. Thank you! – Team RC
Hi, any RCU dates announced for 2013? I live in Eastern Pa.
Thank you!
We are just finalizing dates and locations over the next couple weeks. Keep checking back for more info and also stay tuned to RC’s Twitter and Facebook pages for info. Thanks! – Team RC Racing
http://www.facebook.com/RickyCarmichael
https://twitter.com/rickycarmichael
Hi I am wanting to attend the RCU and was wondering how much the class is and when and where it will be. and i am also riding a 250cc if that helps any and im 17 thanks
Brandon,
You can find all of the info on the RCU here http://www.rickycarmichaeluniversity.com/
Hope to see you there! Team RC Racing