Motocross icon-turned-commentator Ricky Carmichael has undergone surgery and will miss the first race of the 2024 Super Cross season. Fans and supporters are worried about his health after a recent Instagram post about his surgery. Carmichael’s unparalleled success in motocross has etched his name in the annals of history.
Ricky Carmichael, born November 27, 1979, is often considered the most successful motocross racer. His accomplishments are impressive, as he won 15 Motocross Pro Championships over a decade. Ricky tried his hand at NASCAR Truck racing after achieving unprecedented success in motocross. However, this stay was not as successful as the last one.
Ricky Carmichael’s surgery
Ricky is unable to compete in the 2024 Motocross season due to health issues. He explained his absence on Instagram, explaining that he was dealing with a blockage in his small intestine, which resulted in an overnight stay in the hospital. In a video update to followers, he said that the indigestion was caused by “scar tissue from the past.” Fortunately, the obstruction was resolved after consultation with a medical professional, and surgery was not required.
However, Ricky couldn’t watch TV the next night because of the required time off. The ever-elegant former racer assured fans that his broadcasting partners will handle the program just fine without him and that they are “among the best in the business.” “To say the least, I’m disappointed. I will miss everyone, but I know my Broadcast colleagues will have a great night without me. Normally, you have to take me to the booth or whatever kind of work I’m involved in, but in this scenario, I have to do what’s best for myself and my colleagues.”
Along with that, he released another video of himself receiving medical treatment before surgery. The footage is difficult to watch, to say the least, with Ricky writhing and panicking in pain. Ricky joked that the video wasn’t great, but he shared it anyway for the audience’s enjoyment. The Instagram photo was flooded with comments from fans and well-wishers. All in all, Ricky is expected to be back in the television booth soon, doing what he loves best: commentating on racing.
Career & Controversy
Dubbed the “greatest of all time,” Ricky’s motocross career has been full of controversy. The fans went berserk when he switched from Kawasaki to Honda in the early 2000s. Many motor racing fans see Ricky as a villain as a result of this. Fans accused him of being a “traitor,” accusing him of defecting from Kawasaki, the club that helped him rise through the ranks.
He was accused of surrendering to Honda Racing’s big money and was even mocked in many racing events. Following that, there was a bit of a fight in 2004 between Ricky, Honda, and Suzuki. This narrative involves Ricky hiding his significant knee injury from Honda and promising to ride Suzuki next season without informing his current club of his choice.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
